Liverpool’s Sound Siren Signs Off…
Grab your boots and blow your whistles, folks, because the legendary George Sephton, otherwise known as the vocal maestro of Anfield, is taking his final bow this weekend after a jaw-dropping half a century on the tannoy! From announcing Liverpool’s first goal in 1971 to serenading the crowds through six European Cups, his dulcet tones have been to Anfield what jam is to a Victoria sponge — absolute magic!
Sephton, that sonic sage of soccer, has been hitchhiking on Liverpool’s rollercoaster ride through all its dramatic defeat peaks and victory valleys. In what can only be described as a royal declaration to his liver-bird subjects, he proclaimed leaving this post is like leaving his second home, but no more-notes Novello for him — it’s someone else’s turn to DJ the dream. The everlasting echo of “The Voice of Anfield” will be missed like a last minute goal-saving tackle!
As Paul Cuttill described in lyrical fashion, Sephton isn’t just a stadium speaker; he’s part of Anfield’s DNA, like scarf-wearing fans and pie-scoffing halftime rituals. His presence will remain a ghostly whisper that we’ll all hear every time Liverpool scores a celestial goal. Farewell, our beloved voice box — may your retirement be as pitch perfect as your match calls!
