Sami on Stevie and Kop return
Sami Hyypia made an emotional return to Anfield on Saturday and was quick to express his delight at old pal Steven Gerrard signing a new deal with the club.
The Finnish legend was given a standing ovation during his appearance at half-time against Stoke after being a guest of Carlsberg for the day.
Asked on the pitch if he had a message for the Kop, Hyypia replied: "You'll Never Walk Alone."
It was something of a mini-Istanbul reunion at Anfield as Dietmar Hamann was working for LFC TV on our coverage of the Stoke game, and the pair met up with Gerrard and Carragher post-match.
"It's been good at Liverpool since Kenny came back," said Hyypia.
"I've seen a few of the games, they have had too many draws at home, but it is a work in progress. Kenny has signed a lot of British players, which is not a bad thing.
"Stevie was out at the start of the season but he's back now. He's so important to this team and I was delighted to see him sign his new contract.
"It's great news for the club."
Hyypia also revealed how he has stayed in football after calling time on his playing career last season.
He added: "I still live in Germany, I finished playing last season and am doing my badges at moment.
"Bayer Leverkusen still want to keep me at the club and I've got two-and-a-half years of my contract left. I will be on their coaching staff starting next summer and we'll see where we go from there."