Jurgen Klopp branded a ‘true Scouser’ as Liverpool manager receives Freedom of the City LFC
was given a standing ovation after signing the documents to become a freeman of Liverpool, as he joined Nelson Mandela as the only foreign nationals to be given the honour.
During the ceremony, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Roy Gladden said Klopp had the traits of a ‘true Scouser’. Anfield icon Sir Kenny Dalglish also spoke during the ceremony about the impact the club’s success under Klopp had on the city.At the end of his speech, Sir Kenny said: “I’d just like to say, Jurgen, I know you won’t have understood a word that I have said to you.A video was played showing messages of congratulations from players and staff at the club, including captain Jordan Henderson who said: “I’ve been told if I get any car park fines you’re the man I need to come to.
Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall, whose son James, 18, was one of 97 Liverpool fans who died in the 1989 disaster, was among friends, families and dignitaries at the ceremony to see him receive the honour.He said: “I cannot be more impressed to be honest, it’s unbelievable.“I’m a person who really cares but Margaret helped me with understanding the situation because it was obviously quite long ago.
“I think it actually says the most about the club and the people in the city that we don’t forget it, in the right way.”She said: “He’s a great ambassador for our club and also our city.Topics
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