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10-07-2019 | 10:49 Football
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What Steven Gerrard told young Liverpool fan after dad’s tragic death

Liverpool supporter Robbie Fleming was found dead at his home in Lisburn, Northern Ireland last year. He always dreamed of meeting The Reds' hero Steven Gerrard. And the legend made the son of Robbie Fleming happy with a special invitation to Liverpool. Fleming, 26, was a huge Liverpool supporter and was desperate to meet Gerrard with his 9-year-old son Jack. A year after his passing, Robbie's mother and Jack's grandmother Alison, received a special heartwarming message. Alison told Liverpool Echo: "I was shaking and crying, my son’s photo was right in front of me when I answered the phone and he said, 'Hello it's Steven Gerrard here'. "He gave his condolences to myself, my husband Vernon and Robbie’s two brother Jamie and Jordan. "He also asked how we were and expressed how sorry he was at not being able to meet Robbie. I started to cry and he said, ‘please don’t cry, you’ll start me off’. "Steven then told us that he would like to meet all the family and his personal assistant would get in touch but that whilst we decided on a date to go over to Liverpool he would like to Facetime Jack." During the call, Gerrard said: "Listen, I spoke to someone today and they told me that they're going to bring you over to Liverpool to meet me in person. "I'll come to Liverpool and meet you and say hello and we'll get some pictures together, is that okay?" Alison added: "Jack had this big speech planned but when he got the phone call he was just so excited so he was answering ‘yes’ and ‘no’ - but it was just amazing. "Jack is so excited and has a big smile on his face. "Steven made such a sad boy so happy - he’s phoned family and friends he wants to go to Liverpool now. "The phone call was very emotional, there were happy and sad tears as I know what my son would have wanted to meet him, but I’m pleased that I’ve made Robbie known to Steven and he now knows what he thought of him. "To be able to go over and meet him is an honour, I know my son will smiling down and be so proud that Jack and his two brothers are going to meet Steven."

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