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Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

'Class act' - Chelcee Grimes pays Soccer Aid tribute to Hillsborough victims

Soccer Aid viewers have praised Liverpool-born singer, songwriter, television presenter, and footballer Chelcee Grimes for wearing the number 97 for the World XI.

The 30-year-old was first-half substitute for Heather O'Reilly and people were quick to notice the Scouser pay a tribute of her own to the 97 Hillsborough victims.

It was the second time she had worn the number 97 after wearing it in 2021 as the World XI beat England thanks to Lee Mack's goal at the Etihad.

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Chelcee began playing for Liverpool Ladies aged 10 and during her career has played for Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Tranmere Rovers and Merseyrail Ladies FC. As well as this, she has written songs for the likes of Kylie Minogue, Kesha, Olly Murs, Tom Walker and Dua Lipa and is Grammy-nominated.

But she has remained in touch with her Merseyside roots, prompting praise from users on Twitter.

Soccer Aid commentator Sam Matterface confirmed: "Chelcee Grimes who wears the number 97 in tribute to victims of the Hillsborough disaster."

During the half-time interval, Grimes took to Twitter to show her support. She tweeted: "For you @LFC we won’t forget"

At the time of writing, the score in Soccer Aid was 2-2 with 62 minutes played.

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