Rush hoping Reds can spoil Hoop dreams

Ian Rush is hoping Brendan Rodgers’ side can outdo the class of 1982 when Liverpool play Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium in May.

The two clubs last met 32 years ago and shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Milltown, with Anfield legend Rush nabbing the visitors’ goal. And following confirmation they are to play each other again in a glamour friendly in Dublin on May 14, Rush, now a Liverpool club ambassador, recalled: “I played in the game against Shamrock Rovers over three decades ago and I remember scoring that goal. It’ll be great to play them again and take away a win this time rather than a draw.”

Looking forward to the rematch, Shamrock Rovers chairman, Jonathan Roche added: “We are delighted to be taking on Liverpool in this high profile game at the Aviva Stadium. It will see two clubs with strong histories of success and great fans face each other in what should be an entertaining game of football and a great occasion.”