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VVD Leads Liverpool’s Title Revelry with a Personal Touch

Call for Celebration from Liverpool’s Leader

Virgil van Dijk has never shied away from taking responsibility. On the pitch, he is Liverpool’s calm presence and commanding voice. Off it, he has now taken charge of the Reds’ celebrations, urging supporters to turn the next 24 hours into the “biggest party ever” as the club marked their long-awaited Premier League title coronation.

“Let’s make this 24 hours the biggest party ever,” Van Dijk declared from the Anfield turf. The centre-back, affectionately known as VVD, revealed that he personally asked club legend Alan Hansen to present the trophy – a symbolic gesture bridging generations of greatness.

Premier League Glory Sealed with Style

Liverpool’s title had been clinched emphatically a month ago with a 5-1 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur. But the festivities were reserved for this moment, where fans, players and legends reunited under a red sky to honour a journey filled with resilience and belief.

“I think the time between the Spurs game and today felt like six months, [it] took so long but it’s an incredible feeling,” Van Dijk said. “We worked so hard to achieve this as a team, as a club, everyone connected to the club.”

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While recent results may not have fallen in Liverpool’s favour, the grandeur of this title party was never in doubt. For Van Dijk, the triumph was about more than medals and silverware, it was about recognising legacy, connection and community.

Alan Hansen, A Touch of Class

Alan Hansen, the composed former defender who once glided across the Anfield turf, was a fitting choice for the trophy presentation. Now 69 and recovering from illness, Hansen returned to the spotlight to hand over the silverware to a player who mirrors his elegance in red.

Van Dijk admitted it was his idea. “I was pretty clear that I wanted Alan Hansen to give me the trophy and obviously Mark and Jo from the Owen McVeigh Foundation because I work quite closely with them behind the scenes,” he explained. “Obviously, the work they do is incredible. I was really determined to get Alan Hansen here and to give me the trophy.”

He added, “And I’m glad he wanted [to]. Obviously, I met him before and obviously he’s one of the best centre-backs Liverpool ever had so it was meant to be and yeah, it looked great as well.”

Owen McVeigh’s Legacy Lives On

Mark and Joanne McVeigh’s inclusion brought emotional depth to the moment. The Owen McVeigh Foundation, named after their son who tragically passed away in 2015 from leukaemia, has become a symbol of support and compassion for families at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Van Dijk’s decision to involve them speaks volumes about his character and Liverpool’s ethos.

“I love this club and you see what we can produce,” said Van Dijk. “If we work our socks off, if we get success, this place in my opinion is the best place to be and you see it. Like I said, let’s enjoy it. Let’s give it all in the next couple of days. I hope to see so many people at the parade. We’re gonna celebrate it tonight because we have to. We can’t take these things for granted.”