Club calls for support tonight

Last updated : 13 April 2006 By Al Campbell
Liverpool are hoping for a big crowd at Anfield tonight to help roar the team on to a first leg victory as the Reds look to lift the FA Youth Cup for the first time in ten years.

"In a way the response from the fans in the previous youth games has been disappointing with only a handful plus family and friends of the players," said under 18's coach John Owens.

"But we would hope that the fact that we are in the final would spur some of those who have not been along to see the youth team would come along and support us, because it does make a difference. You only have to ask the first team players about that.

"Down at Southampton we had a small group of Liverpool fans who really helped particularly in the extra-time when it got difficult and through to the penalties. It is amazing how just a small number can create the kind of noise that helps.

"When they were singing You'll Never Walk Alone it has got to be a help. And the more the merrier the better it will be."

Tickets cost £7 adults, £3 concessions.