Anfield's incredible response as Sven-Goran Eriksson brought to tears before Liverpool legends match

From the minute Sven-Goran Eriksson expressed his lifelong support for Liverpool, he was taken in by the Reds. Saturday's legends game against Ajax was the cornerstone in fulfilling the 76-year-old's dream of managing in the home dugout at Anfield . In January, support gathered momentum after Eriksson's terminal cancer revelation and Liverpool duly delivered.

Relentless Fernando Torres inspires Ajax comeback READ MORE: 'I cried' - Sven-Goran Eriksson makes tearful Liverpool admission fulfilling managerial dream The adulation for the former England manager began prior to the warm-ups as he did his LFCTV media duties, in front of the Kop, less than an hour before kick-off. Eriksson crossed the pitch with assistant manager John Barnes applauding all four corners of Anfield - a place where he has been in the opposition dugout only twice before.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sven-Goran Eriksson in tears as dream of managing Liverpool FC comes true at AnfieldSven-Goran Eriksson said he was filled with emotion and tears as he fulfilled a life-long dream of managing Liverpool FC.
Source: itvnews - 🏆 69. / 61 Read more »

Sven-Goran Eriksson reduced to tears by Liverpool fansA lifelong ambition fulfilled.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Sven-Goran Eriksson reduced to tears by Liverpool fansA lifelong ambition fulfilled.
Source: Metro Newspaper UK - 🏆 61. / 63 Read more »

Sven-Goran Eriksson 'in tears' as he fulfils dying wish of managing LiverpoolThe 76-year-old former England manager went public with his diagnosis in January, telling Sky News in an interview he 'always wished to be the manager of Liverpool'.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Sven-Goran Eriksson manages Liverpool legends in charity game at AnfieldFormer England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, a lifelong Liverpool fan, managed the club's legends side in a charity game against Ajax at Anfield. Eriksson, who revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this year, received a standing ovation from the Anfield crowd. The match aimed to raise funds for the LFC Foundation and Forever Reds.
Source: SkySports - 🏆 58. / 63 Read more »