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David Prentice

Liverpool boss Peter Moore shares heartwarming photo of recovering Sean Cox after team's big win

Liverpool boss Peter Moore has shared a heartwarming picture of recovering Reds fan Sean Cox.

Proud CEO, who has been celebrating Liverpool's sixth European Cup success, took to social media to share a picture of Sean in a signed Liverpool shirt.

Moore said in the caption: "Been some great photos tonight. This is the best ..."

Dad-of-three Sean was left with horrific injuries and permanent disabilities after being punched by AS Roma fan Simone Mastrelli outside Anfield last April, the Liverpool Echo reports.

The attack on April 24 last year, left the Irish Reds fan in a coma for six weeks at Walton Neurological Centre before he was transported home to Co Meath.

His attacker Mastrelli was jailed for three and a half years.

The injuries Sean suffered were truly catastrophic and life-altering meaning he can no longer walk or speak.

But after the Reds' incredible Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona the 54-year-old was said to have been 'lifted' by the result.

His brother Martin said: "Sean watched the match on his iPad in hospital and he was absolutely thrilled with the result."

Sean watched last night's match and Martin added: "It is our goal for Sean to return to Anfield. We never made it to the match that night but we will again soon."

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