Marie Rooney, who was the manager at Anfield Sports and Community Centre for almost 40 years before her retirement in March 2019, was introduced to the Anfield crowd during Liverpool’s Premier League game against Newcastle United earlier this month.
The Reds season ticket holder was given a special welcome over the PA system before being invited pitchside to meet LFC legends Ian Callaghan and Bruce Grobbelaar, who presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a shirt signed by the current first-team squad.
“What a special day that I will never forget,” said Marie. “To have Liverpool players that I have adored over the years like Ian and Bruce calling me a legend, it was a truly heart-warming moment.