Nice little touch from Rodgers for a young lad who died recently.
Liverpool tribute at funeral of football mad Graham who dropped dead during kickabout
By Ralph Riegel
Thursday August 30 2012
AN Irish teen who collapsed and died while playing football was buried today to the strains of the iconic anthem of his beloved Liverpool FC.
The coffin of Graham O'Connell (14) left Our Lady Crowned Church in Mayfield, Cork as the famous Liverpool anthem, 'You'll Never Walk Alone', was played.
Graham - a fanatical fan of the Anfield club - also had his cherished club scarf laid on his coffin.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is now going to write a personal letter of condolence to the O'Connell family.
Liverpool star Jose Enrique also extended his sympathies to the O'Connell family on the death of a youngster hailed as "a true Red."
His heartbroken father, David, told the packed church that his son was born with a complex cardiac problem - but refused to let the condition interfere with his love of life, sport and his dream of becoming a sports commentator.
Graham collapsed and died last Monday on a green not far from his home as he enjoyed a casual kick-around with friends. Surgeons were unable to revive him.
Mr O'Connell said his son had brought joy and happiness to so many lives - and a love of sport that saw him begin every day by checking Sky Sports News.
As a mark of respect, many young mourners wore Liverpool FC jerseys - while a special guard of honour was provided by Graham's former schools, St Aidan's and Scoil Oliver as well as by Glen Rovers Camogie Club for whom his two older sisters, Karen and Edel, both play.
Glen Rovers hailed him as "the club's mascot" - and a youngster who hardly ever missed a game and a chance to support his sisters and their friends.
By Ralph Riegel
Thursday August 30 2012
AN Irish teen who collapsed and died while playing football was buried today to the strains of the iconic anthem of his beloved Liverpool FC.
The coffin of Graham O'Connell (14) left Our Lady Crowned Church in Mayfield, Cork as the famous Liverpool anthem, 'You'll Never Walk Alone', was played.
Graham - a fanatical fan of the Anfield club - also had his cherished club scarf laid on his coffin.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is now going to write a personal letter of condolence to the O'Connell family.
Liverpool star Jose Enrique also extended his sympathies to the O'Connell family on the death of a youngster hailed as "a true Red."
His heartbroken father, David, told the packed church that his son was born with a complex cardiac problem - but refused to let the condition interfere with his love of life, sport and his dream of becoming a sports commentator.
Graham collapsed and died last Monday on a green not far from his home as he enjoyed a casual kick-around with friends. Surgeons were unable to revive him.
Mr O'Connell said his son had brought joy and happiness to so many lives - and a love of sport that saw him begin every day by checking Sky Sports News.
As a mark of respect, many young mourners wore Liverpool FC jerseys - while a special guard of honour was provided by Graham's former schools, St Aidan's and Scoil Oliver as well as by Glen Rovers Camogie Club for whom his two older sisters, Karen and Edel, both play.
Glen Rovers hailed him as "the club's mascot" - and a youngster who hardly ever missed a game and a chance to support his sisters and their friends.
, said he'll be on the next plane home with an attitude like that and said none of the youngsters have done anything in the game yet also said that the team that lost in the training match have lost their bonus 
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