Well, the boy Mellor has gone. Official confirmation has come through that he has signed a three year contract with Preston North End. A copious scorer at youth and reserve level, Neil Mellor forever seemed to be on the verge of a first team breakthrough but for a succession of knee injuries to intervene. He’ll best be remembered for two goals - the second in our comeback to beat Olympiakos and the last minute winner against Arsenal at Anfield:

Mellor 92′

That goal against Arsenal brought delight to all associated with the club and delirium inside the stadium, as everyone wanted to see Neil succeed at the highest level. This is brilliantly illustrated by the man who had been on the mic for so many of Mellor’s reserve goals, lfc.tv’s Steve Hunter, commentating alongside Alan Kennedy on the game. What follows is a clip taken from the official match commentary:

Mellor lashes the ball into the Kop net

Good luck with the move Neil, I hope you score goals by the bucket load.

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