Summary:
A reporter was given the surprise of his life when he unknowingly interviewed a former Liverpool footballer about a match he had played in.

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A BBC reporter was given the surprise of his life when he unknowingly interviewed a former Liverpool footballer about a match he had played in. Reporter Stuart Flinders was out on the streets of Liverpool asking members of the public whether they remembered the 1967 Merseyside derby. A heart-warming interview followed as he asked one man whether he had any recollection of the game, only to find out he had played in the match. Stuart Flinders was on the streets of Liverpool looking for people that remember the 1967 Merseyside derby . The reporter then unknowingly bumps into former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence . Lawrence played in the game and spoke about Alan Ball scoring the winner at Goodison Park . The 74-year-old man turned out to be none other than former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence who made more than 300 appearances for the club. Flinders asked: 'I'm just wondering whether you remember the derby match in 1967 at Goodison, FA cup, fifth round, and it was shown on a big screen at Anfield at the same time. Do you remember it?' 'That's right', Mr Lawrence said, nodding. 'Yeah I do, I played in it. I was goalkeeper for Liverpool.' 'It was a great game,' he added, 'Alan Ball scored the winner.' Lawrence, who made more than 300 appearances for Liverpool, in action saves the ball to deny a goal . Liverpool goalkeeper Lawrence in action against West Ham United .