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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Patrick Edrich

Ernie, 78, has had to say goodbye to every friend he saw his first LFC cup final with

A fan who has been to every Liverpool FC FA Cup final since he first went to Wembley in 1965 said he's made a "lifetime of memories" following the Reds.

Ernie Ashley is going to his 13th FA Cup final on Saturday after first making the hallowed journey to Wembley in 1965 to see Liverpool FC beat Leeds United 2-1 after extra time. The 78-year-old, now living in Woolton, told the ECHO "my life is football and I've made a lifetime of memories" as he recalled following the Reds home and away since he first went to Anfield with his dad when he was seven.

Despite seeing Liverpool FC win a hoard of trophies throughout the club's glory years Ernie said his best memory will always be going down to Wembley for the first time to see the club win their first FA Cup.

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