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People say 'it's not every day you see it' as Liverpool FC legends joined by famous faces in New York City

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Ahead of the game in New York, the Reds have been soaking up the sights of the Big Apple.Ambassadors Robbie Fowler, Ian Rush, Natasha Dowie and Phil Thompson took a trip to the Empire State Building yesterday. Images shared on the club's social media accounts and website showed the group meeting with talk show host and Reds fan John Oliver.A caption on the LFC Instagram account said: "A number of our legends enjoyed fantastic views of New York as they joined comedian John Oliver for a visit to the @empirestatebldg today."People took to social media to share clips of the encounter as digital creator Mickey Blank said: "Not every day you’re hanging out at the Empire State Building and John Oliver casually joins a photo with Liverpool royalty!"Other clips circulating online saw some of the Reds legends with former WWE superstar, Sheamus, who is now referred to by his real name Stephen Farrelly.



The ECHO spoke to the wrestler last year.The 48-year-old from Dublin's love affair with Liverpool Football Club started when he was just eight years old and the squad featured a strong Irish heartbeat of Ronnie Whelan, John Aldridge, Ray Houghton and Steve Staunton.As his interest in football was growing at the start of Euro '88, Sheamus' uncle, who lived in England, brought some LFC memorabilia back to Ireland, and the superstar's lifelong passion for the Reds was forever sealed.He added: "I feel like Liverpool is my home away from home. You go into a bar and people ask if you want a pint, it's that kind of city.

It's a great community. That's what I love about it.