There aren’t many girls who can say they’ve scored a trip to the players’ dressing room at Anfield, but I can now proudly say I’m one of the select few. As a Red myself, it was a bit like an out of body experience, standing where so many of the greats have stood and patted one another on the back after many a great win.
After a bit of an, albeit girlie, flutter, I swiftly pulled myself together and substituted giddy excitement for a professional decorum. To thank fans for their support this season, Liverpool FC’s Official Travel Partner, and one of our newest clients, Thomas Cook Sport gave football supporters from across the country the chance to play on the hallowed turf.
Competition winners aged between 21 and 45, who’d travelled from as close as Anfield and as far as Kent, took on Thomas Cook Sport employees in a gripping 90-minute game, which saw the debut of football’s latest talent. Yes, our very own Mr Madeley was proud to be chosen as the comp winners’ manager, affectionately known as “Raffa”, for the day.
Not famous for inheriting his Dad’s footballing genes, we were surprised and impressed by Jason’s “tactics” and solid managing technique (and an uncanny Premiership sideline presence), with his team leading 2-1 at half time. Move over Benitez! Had he been hiding his talent for all this time I hear you ask? Was he really destined to replace PR luvvies, stunts and photocalls for a life of tackles, pundits and transfers?
Alas, Jason’s visions of sporting grandeur were short lived when the team was pipped to the post in the last minute, losing 4-3.
Although Jason only briefly got to step into Benitez’s shoes, it’s safe to say dreams came true for several people that day…and not just me!
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/ Thu 06/09 / 10:02
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