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A Liverpool superfan was given a incredible gift from Jurgen Klopp for his 104th birthday.

Bernard Sheridan has supported the Reds since 1923 but was most surprised by their performance when he received and number of presents from the club's manager.

A representative from Liverpool arrived at The Tithebarn, in Great Crosby, where Bernard lives to give him a personal letter from Jurgen, a birthday cake, a personalised shirt and tickets to this week's match against Crystal Palace.

The letter from Jurgen said: "Dear Bernard, I would like to personally wish you a very happy 104th birthday.

"I hope you enjoy celebrating with your family and friends.

"Thank you for your continued support of Liverpool Football Club.

"You'll Never Walk Alone."

Speaking about the amazing surprise, Bernard, who will celebrate his 104th birthday on January 25th, said: "I’ve been a proud Liverpool supporter since I was a boy and have supported the club through thick and thin, so I’m absolutely thrilled to be off to the match on Saturday!

"Obviously, the icing on the cake will be when we beat Crystal Palace!”

Bernard was just eight-years-old when he started attending football matches with his uncle.

They would travel by tram from Wavertree where they lived. One week they’d see Everton and the next they would see Liverpool.

Before long, Bernard favoured Liverpool FC and he has been an avid supporter ever since.

Back in 1950, he bought an 8 inch television so he could watch the FA Cup Final, when Arsenal won 2-0, and invited all his neighbours to join the family in their front room.

Bernard says that another highlight during his 95 years supporting Liverpool FC, was being at Anfield with his young family for the famous cup tie win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in February 1952.

For Saturday’s match, Bernard, who has seven grandchildren and fourteen great grand-children, will be accompanied by his sons, one of whom is coming all the way from Canada to be there.

Linda Johnson, home manager at The Tithebarn, said: “Bernard is well known at our Home for his love of Liverpool FC.

"He keeps up to date with every game, speaking weekly on the subject to his son in Canada.

"He’s such a wonderful gentleman and we’re delighted that the Club have come up trumps for him!”