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A kind-hearted Liverpool FC fan has donated his derby tickets to a young, disabled Everton supporter who was abused at the Man City game.

Everton fan James Ireland, fondly known as ‘JJ’, was taken to the match on Wednesday by his dad James, 35, having seats allocated through his season ticket.

The Garston boy was shown by stewards to the south-side, to what were apparently the wrong seats, only to become the victim of horrific verbal abuse.

JJ, who has has cerebral palsy, was told by Man City fans that he ‘should have been drowned at birth’ along with other abuse.

His ordeal prompted an outpouring of support on Facebook, including many Liverpool fans.

Reds season ticket holder Robbie Owen has now come forward to offer his tickets to February’s Merseyside derby to JJ and his dad.

Robbie, from Huyton, who has been going to Anfield for 40 years, usually goes to games with his son Cailen, six.

He said: “It’s shocking what was said to that poor lad. No one ever deserves that. It’s disgusting what was said to him.

“Me and my lad would like to give up our tickets to the derby so JJ and his dad can go and see what an away game should be like.

“Me and my son will watch the match in the pub, no problem. We look after one another in this city.”

JJ’s mum Helen Ireland, 32, said her son was left shaken up after the match.

She said: “This was JJ’s first night away match, he was only allowed because it was the cup and he begged us.

“He was made up, so excited to see the ground.

“We bought the tickets through Everton, it was all above board, but Man City allocated the seats - they should have been safe, especially for a disabled child.

“Even if it was with the Man City fans, he should have been safe, nobody should have to hear those words - they got to him and sunk in.”

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