Liverpool heroes of past and present will be representing the club on Saturday night as the Reds do battle with Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

And thousands of travelling fans waiting for their planes at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool were treated to a glimpse of a few of their legends, as the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher were spotted on the way to catching their flights.

Gary McAllister and John Barnes were also picked out from the crowd as Liverpool go for their sixth European Cup success against the defending champions.

It was enough to boost the mood of many Reds fans who have been left stranded at the airport due to last-minute flight cancellations through a local travel agent.

An estimated 1,000 supporters, who had paid up to £2,000 for their tickets, may now not be able to reach Kiev in time.