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Liverpool’s stadium announcer George Sephton is set to retire.

Sephton has been affectionately known as ‘The Voice of Anfield’ after consistently soundtracking match days at the club’s home for more than five decades.

He is the second longest serving stadium announcer in English football history, only behind Brentford’s Peter Gilham since taking to the PA system in August 1971.

The 79-year-old has been associated with 40 major honours arriving at Anfield including this season’s Premier League title won by Arne Slot’s side.

But Sephton confirmed on Friday that he will be hanging up his microphone after the conclusion of this weekend’s final game of the current campaign Crystal Palace.

He said: “It’s been the honour of a lifetime to be known as ‘The Voice of Anfield’.

He will make his final matchday appearance on Sunday when the Reds host Crystal Palace and lift the Premier League trophy at the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign finale.

Since taking his place in the Anfield gantry in 1971, George’s iconic voice has become a beloved and integral part of the matchday experience for generations of Liverpool supporters.

From announcing the teams to playing the perfect track to match the mood, his presence has been a constant.

“I’ve been privileged to have a front-row seat at some of the greatest occasions in football history – memories I will cherish forever.

“Anfield has been my second home for over 50 years, and I’ve loved every moment.

“But the time is right to pass the microphone on.”

Sephton has been affectionately known as ‘The Voice of Anfield’ after consistently soundtracking match days at the club’s home for more than five decades.

He is the second longest serving stadium announcer in English football history, only behind Brentford’s Peter Gilham since taking to the PA system in August 1971.

The 79-year-old has been associated with 40 major honours arriving at Anfield including this season’s Premier League title won by Arne Slot’s side.

But Sephton confirmed on Friday that he will be hanging up his microphone after the conclusion of this weekend’s final game of the current campaign Crystal Palace.

He said: “It’s been the honour of a lifetime to be known as ‘The Voice of Anfield’.

He will make his final matchday appearance on Sunday when the Reds host Crystal Palace and lift the Premier League trophy at the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign finale.

Since taking his place in the Anfield gantry in 1971, George’s iconic voice has become a beloved and integral part of the matchday experience for generations of Liverpool supporters.

From announcing the teams to playing the perfect track to match the mood, his presence has been a constant.

“I’ve been privileged to have a front-row seat at some of the greatest occasions in football history – memories I will cherish forever.

“Anfield has been my second home for over 50 years, and I’ve loved every moment.

“But the time is right to pass the microphone on.”