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Son of footballer who died of cancer emotionally takes his retired number 12 years later
Fulham prospect Jay Stansfield's loan switch to join Exeter City has tugged at the heartstrings of football fans across the country as he follows in the footsteps of his dad.Jay has joined the League one outfit on loan from the Premier League side 12 years after they retired their number nine shirt in honour of his father Adam Stansfield who died of cancer.The Fulham prospect, 19, has spoken of his pride in following the professional path of his dad and explained how he decided that wearing the iconic number was the right thing to do.READ MORE: Six sons who followed their fathers into football as Romeo Beckham makes debutHe told the club: "It means a lot. I know the pressure is going to be high if I had the number nine shirt or if I didn't.