Liverpool FC means everything to Andrew.

It always has, from the childhood years when his attention was caught by the club’s striking red kits, through to the magical first experiences of watching matches at Anfield.

Like many, he was guided to the Reds by his father’s allegiance, which was forged despite the traditional leaning towards the other side of Stanley Park within the family.

As Andrew grew up, he completed chores to collect pocket money that was immediately invested in tickets for the game. Cutting the grass at his grandmother’s house or collecting shopping for elderly people in his neighbourhood earned a place on the Kop. He loved it.

“LFC is his life,” admits his mum, without a trace of exaggeration.

In late 1991, shortly before his 14th birthday, Andrew was struck by a car outside his home and fell into a coma, remaining unresponsive in hospital for around 19 months.

Recordings of Liverpool games were played to him during this time, while manager Graeme Souness and midfielder John Barnes visited, all of which is credited as helping to bring a response from the Reds-mad young man.

Andrew’s season ticket had been given up but, after leaving hospital, he soon resumed his trips to Anfield and – in 2003 – secured a permanent place in the wheelchair section of the Kop. It ‘changed his life’.

Now, he never misses a match, attending away games too, soaking up the atmosphere, buzz and camaraderie that come with being beside fellow passionate fans in the crowd and on the coach.

To reward and celebrate Andrew’s commitment to the club, there was a special visitor to his home recently as Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson dropped by with a gift – an exclusive look at the team’s new kit for next season.

Watch their meeting below…

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