George Sephton, the stadium announcer affectionately dubbed “The Voice of Anfield,” will step down at the end of the 2024/25 season after more than half a century of service. Sephton debuted in his role on the same day Kevin Keegan did on August 14 1971, leaving it to someone else to pick the stadium needle drops.
Sephton was a fixture for 12 league titles and the tragedies of Heysel and Hillsborough, and spoke to [Liverpoolfc.com](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpoolfc.com%2Fnews%2Fvoice-anfield-george-sephton-retire-after-more-50-years&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fliverpooloffside.sbnation.com%2F2025%2F5%2F23%2F24435921%2Fgeorge-sephton-to-retire-at-end-of-season-voice-of-anfield) about what the it has all meant for him:
“It’s been the honour of a lifetime to be known as ‘The Voice of Anfield’. 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.”
Paul Cuttill, vice-president of stadium operations at LFC, gave voice to what many are feeling as he described Sephton’s importance: “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. We thank him for his remarkable tenure and dedication to the club.”