Liverpool have done a lot of fan service in recent months. The Reds had called a supporter with a partial vision to visit the manager and the players, and even met a 104-year-old supporter after the 4-3 win over Crystal Palace.
Another fan Chris Geldard posted about his son getting spinal traction and wanted some of the players to wish the youngster on his birthday.
This is my son, Oliver. He’s been in hospital since October 2nd for spinal traction.Tomorrow is his 8th birthday,Calling anybody LFC!! Say happy birthday. @JamesMilner @MoSalah @VirgilvDijk @PeterMooreLFC @andrewrobertso5 @Alissonbecker @LFC @Ian_Rush9 @XS_11official @trentaa98 pic.twitter.com/DXs4E6diqo
— Chris Geldard (@Cgelly76) January 27, 2019
Several current and former Liverpool players, including Ian Rush, Alisson Becker and Xherdan Shaqiri wished Oliver on his birthday. Liverpool CEO Peter Moore added that there would be a surprise for the youngster too.
Happy birthday!! 🎉🎈🎁🎊 Best wishes to the little Oliver!! God bless you ❤️🙏🏻
— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) January 28, 2019
Happy birthday Oliver… hope you’ve had a great day mate
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) January 28, 2019
Happy birthday Oliver!! Lots love Rushie♥️👍
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) January 28, 2019
Happy 8. birthday my little friend Oliver🥳 enjoy your day👍🏼 #YNWA ❤️ https://t.co/BtQjqcDFqN
— Xherdan Shaqiri (@XS_11official) January 28, 2019
All the best Oliver, hope you had a great birthday 🙌🏻🎂 https://t.co/IKRRLqwveo
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) January 28, 2019
Chris then shared an image of Oliver visiting the Anfield bootroom as he was allowed a few hours out of the hospital.
Thank you Peter. A complete surprise is my wife got him special permission to leave the hospital for a few hours. We are in anfield bootroom right now!!! He has got to be back soon. pic.twitter.com/eAlBOz3nAi
— Chris Geldard (@Cgelly76) January 28, 2019
The young fan seemed to be really happy with the visit, and this goes on to prove that the Reds are doing their bit to keep in touch with the fans. Social media has helped a lot in recent years as fans have an easier way to communicate with the club, and the Reds are taking fantastic advantage of it.
Hopefully, there will be more to cheer for Oliver and the other Liverpool fans when we play Leicester City on Wednesday.
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