Tributes have been flooding in for much-loved Liverpool stadium worker Paul Smith, who has died from coronavirus.
Mr Smith passed away on Thursday after losing his battle with the deadly virus, and his death has clearly affected a great number of people connected with the club.
The likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher sent messages of support to the Carlsberg lounge host last week, who had worked at Anfield for 28 years in a variety of roles.
Gerrard said: "I've been told you've been in hospital recently, and you're quite poorly.
"It's important, mate, you keep fighting, you stay strong and be as brave as you can. We need to get you home to your girls, Megan and Marie [his wife], as soon as we can.
"So you keep hanging in there mate, and fight as hard you can, push, be brave and I'm sure we'll get you home as soon as possible. Take care pal, all the best."
Carragher, meanwhile, said: "...I know you're not too good at the moment.
"But we're thinking of you, fingers crossed you come through it all, it's a tough time for us all, especially you at the moment.
"But, you've got loads of Reds especially thinking of you, hopefully speak to you soon and stay safe."
It is believed Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, phoned Anfield head steward Paul Kelly to offer his condolences.
Mr Smith's daughter Megan, 21, spoke of her pride in her father, describing him as her "best friend" and also calling him "my shadow".
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, she said: "My dad was a gentleman. He did things for people, but he never wanted anything in return.
"I can't be more proud to call him my dad, my heart feels like it will burst when I think about him. He was my best friend, I followed him everywhere, he called me his 'shadow.'
"Now he's fine and in no pain. The doctors kept him as comfortable as they could. My dad was just too tired in the end, it was a fight he could never win."
