David Johnson has hailed the formation of AFC Liverpool and believes the club could prove to be the modern day alternative to the 'boy's pen.'
The former Reds striker feels the new non-league outfit - who will be playing at Prescot Cables' Valerie Park Ground next season in the Vodkat League - will give supporters with children more chance to afford tickets and, most importantly, provide them with an opportunity to learn the 'Liverpool way.'
"I think it is a great idea," he said on LFC TV's This is Anfield show.
"To have an intermediary where Dads can take their lads, and it is to do with Liverpool Football Club and backed by the club is great.
"Too many times, football has moved on where Dads can no longer afford to take the kids, and in my day that was a massive part of learning the Liverpool Way and learning the songs.
"If Dads can go along with kids and can use it as the Boys Pen and learn the Liverpool Way - well thats good for me.
"I am looking to see where I can get a ticket."
AFC Liverpool Chair Alun Parry was delighted to have the support of a Reds legend.
He said: "We are proud to have David Johnson's support and delighted that he wants a ticket to come and watch us.
"We'd like to advise David that our first ever game is vs St Helens on Wed 16 July.
"It's an all ticket match, and tickets are being sold at News From Nowhere Bookstore, Bold Street, Liverpool.
"We're looking forward to seeing him at the game where he will receive the kind of reception that Liverpool legends can expect from staunch Reds like ourselves."
The former Reds striker feels the new non-league outfit - who will be playing at Prescot Cables' Valerie Park Ground next season in the Vodkat League - will give supporters with children more chance to afford tickets and, most importantly, provide them with an opportunity to learn the 'Liverpool way.'
"I think it is a great idea," he said on LFC TV's This is Anfield show.
"To have an intermediary where Dads can take their lads, and it is to do with Liverpool Football Club and backed by the club is great.
"Too many times, football has moved on where Dads can no longer afford to take the kids, and in my day that was a massive part of learning the Liverpool Way and learning the songs.
"If Dads can go along with kids and can use it as the Boys Pen and learn the Liverpool Way - well thats good for me.
"I am looking to see where I can get a ticket."
AFC Liverpool Chair Alun Parry was delighted to have the support of a Reds legend.
He said: "We are proud to have David Johnson's support and delighted that he wants a ticket to come and watch us.
"We'd like to advise David that our first ever game is vs St Helens on Wed 16 July.
"It's an all ticket match, and tickets are being sold at News From Nowhere Bookstore, Bold Street, Liverpool.
"We're looking forward to seeing him at the game where he will receive the kind of reception that Liverpool legends can expect from staunch Reds like ourselves."
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