Liverpool pay tribute to Roger Hunt with brilliant Kop mosaic before City clash

Hunt, who was also part of England's line-up that won the World Cup in 1966, is the Reds' second-highest goalscorer with 285 goals.

Tributes poured in for the legend following his death and Liverpool paid special tribute at Anfield before their clash with Man City.

The club laid out a Tifo mosaic on the seats of the Kop that read 'Sir Roger', as he was affectionately known by the fans.

He was also on the front cover of the programme for the City game with Jurgen Klopp paying tribute to Hunt in his notes.

He said: "Before the game, we will pause to pay tribute to a person who is as responsible as anyone for making occasions like today matter as much as they do to Liverpool Football Club. Sir Roger Hunt, who died peacefully this week, was a true giant.

"Since I have been in Liverpool I have tried to learn as much as I can about the people who built this institution on their talent, commitment, personality and achievements. The legends whose shoulders we stand on.

"Sir Roger is someone whose contribution can be equalled by other legends but not surpassed. His goals lifted Bill Shankly's team into the top flight and then to securing league titles and an FA Cup.

"How he played meant he set the standards from the front of the pitch. His natural ability was matched by an attitude of working harder than anyone else and doing all you could to help your team and teammates.

"Everything I hear from those who remember seeing him play says he would have thrived in our team. I hope the outpouring of love and appreciation brings comfort to his family. I hope they again see why the Liverpool fans choose to honour him as a 'Sir'.

"I saw a quote from him saying that honour coming from the Kop meant more than it ever could coming from any establishment or organisation. We stand to remember and pay tribute and then we try to play in a way he would have been proud of: be selfless, committed and adventurous."