“To show our solidarity with Sean and acknowledge Liverpool FC for their continued support, both club flags will fly alongside each other today at our club grounds.”
All eyes are on Kiev this evening as Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the final of the Champions League.
Of course, Madrid are looking to complete a historic three-in-a-row of European titles but standing in their way are a resurgent and free-scoring Liverpool side that have been absolutely exhilarating to watch in Europe this season.
While fans are lapping up the atmosphere ahead of the big game, plenty of Liverpool fans will have Sean Cox in their thoughts.
As you may remember, the Irishman was brutally attacked by Daniele Sciusco, 29 and Filippo Lombardi, 20, before Liverpool’s first-leg semi-final at Anfield against Roma.
Sciusco is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to violent disorder. Lombardi will stand trial in October after pleading not guilty to violent disorder and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Mr Cox suffered serious head injuries and he remains in hospital at Walton Neurological Centre.
Ahead of tonight’s Champions League final, Mr Cox’s GAA club, St. Peter’s GAA Club Dunboyne, have released the following statement in support of Mr Cox.
A lovely touch.
“Continuing to think of Sean ….
With this weekends’ Champions League football final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F, we continue to think of our club colleague and avid Liverpool supporter, Sean Cox, as he continues on his road to recovery.
To show our solidarity with Sean and acknowledge Liverpool FC for their continued support, both club flags will fly alongside each other today at our club grounds.
We want to wish Liverpool FC the very best of luck and we will ensure Sean’s support is well represented in Dunboyne tonight.
YNWA Sean”
