Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
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Kop boss Klopp digs deep for sick fan Sean
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has donated £4,500 to injured fan Sean Cox to help his recovery.
The dad of three, who is in a Dublin rehab unit, faces a medical bill likely to run into millions after being brutally attacked outside Anfield.
Since coming out of a coma in July, the 53-year-old has been unable to
communicate but has been able to laugh and smile.
Yesterday, the Reds boss made a huge gesture while the club announced they would be dedicating today’s game against Cardiff to raising more.
On top of the £4,500 donated in Klopp’s name, another £4,500 was made anonymously bringing the total for the Co Meath man to £65,000.
Today’s clash against Cardiff will be used by the Reds to help gather as much as they can through bucket collections, advertisements and announcements.
They said: “While club officials remain in dialogue with the Cox family regarding initiatives to support them, it was felt appropriate that requests from supporters to show their solidarity were acted upon at the earliest possible opportunity.
“LFC has, therefore, dedicated the home game against Cardiff
City to help raise awareness of the appeal’s funding page, where supporters can make a donation.
“There will be LED advertising, GESTURE Kop boss Jurgen Klopp tannoy announcements and a bucket collection in and around Anfield.” Around 60 collectors will be dotted around every side of the ground before the game kicks off at 3pm.
A special auction will also be dedicated to the fund for Sean, who was attacked in April.
He was moved earlier this month to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.
Meanwhile, the Support Sean Cox Fund is hosting a fun run in his home town of Dunboyne on Monday.
More than 1,000 runners are expected to turn out at St Peter’s GAA Club to support the popular dad.
His colleagues, friends and family members set up the fund which aims to secure muchneeded financial support to ensure the best care during his rehabilitation.
Run organiser Teresa Smith said: “The support and compassion we have witnessed from people across Ireland has been nothing short of phenomenal.” ■ Donations can be made to the recovery fund at www.gofundme. com/supportseancox.