The oldest participant on Liverpool’s books has confirmed that he’ll be staying on at Anfield for a minimum of another 12 months.
Whereas the exits of Adrian and Thiago Alcantara have left Virgil van Dijk because the first-born member of Arne Slot’s senior squad, the Dutchman remains to be almost three years youthful than a sure Jay Spearing, who’s persevering with to get pleasure from his Indian summer season as an overage participant with the Reds’ under-21s.
The 35-year-old took to Instagram following the 2-0 pre-season win over Chorley for Barry Lewtas’ aspect, posting a photograph of him in motion together with the caption: ‘Can’t beat that New equipment feeling ⚽️🤩 Boots staying firmly on for an additional Season 👏 @liverpoolfc’.
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Combining his taking part in position with that of Liverpool under-18s assistant coach, Spearing continues to impart invaluable data to younger gamers on the membership in a number of capacities.
Whereas his on-pitch time for the under-21s is sporadic, Lewtas will little question be appreciative to have the 35-year-old to name upon if wanted, notably if the squad is stretched by accidents or call-ups to the senior aspect.
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It’ll be 16 years this coming December that the Wallasley native made his first-team debut off the bench in a Champions League recreation in opposition to PSV Eindhoven, however his Instagram publish and his choice to maintain taking part in exhibits that his want to get out onto the sector burns as vibrant as ever.
It comes as an incredible enhance for Liverpool’s underage sides that Spearing will nonetheless be round for the forthcoming season to exert his appreciable affect on his youthful teammates, each on and off the pitch.
You possibly can view the LFC participant/coach’s Instagram publish under, by way of @jayspeo8:
