Voice of Anfield George Sephton taken to hospital after collapsing at stadium.
George Sephton, the legendary Voice of Anfield, has been taken to hospital after collapsing at the stadium.
The man whose voice has become synonymous with the stadium after more than 45 years was attending an event at Anfield last night to mark the 40th anniversary of Bob Paisleyâs first trophies as Liverpool manager.
Former players including David Fairclough, Phil Neal, Alan Kennedy, Jimmy Case and Ian Callaghan were all in attendance at the occasion which was organised by the Merseyside branch of the Official Liverpool Supportersâ Club.
First team player Kevin stewart was also there to pick up an award and some of thew Liverpool Academy youngsters.
Also among the audience was Graham Duncan, whose friend Lee helped organise help when George became ill.
Graham said: âWe were probably about three quarters of the way through the night with a Q and A going on with some of the players and George looked as if he was getting up, maybe to go to the toilet or possibly because he wasnât feeling well.
âHe just looked to try and grab a shelf to steady himself but he fell back and collapsed. People went to help and a friend I was with Lee got him on his side and then people called for an ambulance.â
Georgeâs family were contacted and his daughter rushed to Anfield and was able to leave with him in the ambulance.
âHe was conscious and sitting up when he left,â added Graham.
Today George, a regualr on social media, tweeted from his hospital bed, saying: âCurrently enjoying the delights of hospital food for couple of days!â
His son also posted saying he was expected to stay in for a couple of days but was on the mend.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/voice-anfield-george-sephton-taken-11997374George has been there forever, wish him all the best, and a speedy recovery.
