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Liverpool has confirmed that stadium announcer George Sephton, who has been "The Voice of Anfield" for more than 50 years, will step down and retire from his role following the last game of the season against Crystal Palace.

Since he first took on the role in 1971, Sephton's iconic voice has become a beloved part of the matchday experience for generations of Liverpool supporters.

He has announced some of the biggest goals in the Reds' history and has consistently played the perfect soundtrack to match the mood.

"It's been the honour of a lifetime to be known as 'The Voice of Anfield'," he told Liverpool's official website.

But the time is right to pass the microphone on."

Paul Cuttill, vice-president of stadium operations at Liverpool, added: "George Sephton is more than just a stadium announcer — he is a part of the fabric of Anfield.

"His voice has soundtracked countless unforgettable moments in our club's history, and his presence in the gantry will be deeply missed.

Anfield stadium announcer, George Sephton, 74, the Voice of Anfield, poses for a photograph in Liverpool on July 13, 2020.

- Known as the 'Voice of Anfield' Sephton has been a mainstay at Anfield -- he made his debut the same day Kevin Keegan did on August 14 1971 -- through the highs of 12 league titles and six European Cups and the tragedies of Heysel and Hillsborough in 1985 and 1989 respectively.

Nobody has ever come to me and said "son, the job's yours"."

Liverpool.com says: Sephton's voice has been a big part of the matchday experience for fans heading to Anfield for decades