I suppose it can get annoying for them every time they go out people wanting photos and autographs but it's great to hear that some of the players are humble enough to recognise and appreciate the fans.
I remember a few years ago i was in Williamson Sq. in liverpool when i noticed 3 guys coming out of the LFC shop, when i looked a bit closer i realised that the guy in the middle was Rigo Song and i swear he saw me looking at him and actually held out his hand to shake mine as our paths crossed, he was a really friendly guy and seemed only too happy to say hello.
It's great when you have an experience like this 'cos you really get the feeling that not all professional footballers are over paid premadonna's.