Football fan cycles for 235 days from South Korea to Anfield… but fails to get a Liverpool ticket and watches game in pub
A DEDICARED Liverpool fan spent 235 days cycling from South Korea to Anfield – only to miss out on getting a ticket to see the match.
Jungyu Lee took plenty of photos during his journey and used a white board in each picture to show his staggering mile count as he cycled over 10,000 miles.
Jungyu Lee covered over 10,000 to visit Anfield and see Liverpool playArray
The South Korean’s misfortune of not being able to secure a ticket led to him watching it on a TV in the pub.
Once Liverpool were made aware of his astonishing story, the Reds handed Lee a ticket to see Liverpool vs Tottenham, as well as a stadium tour.
Lee’s journey took him 235 daysArrayLee was forced to watch the game in a pub after failing to get a ticketArrayThe South Korean travelled through China, Russia and HollandArray
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Lee, whose journey saw him venture through China, Russia and Holland, told BBC Radio 5 Live why he took on the monstrous journey.
He said: “it was 235 days, I am a really big fan of Anfield and Jurgen Klopp – he’s a top guy.
“I spent around 5,000 dollars, It was really exciting and I was really nervous as I had finished my journey and no more cycling.”
Array Lee used a white board and wrote the number of miles he had covered in each photo[/caption]
Array Lee proudly held the South Korea flag whilst on his journey[/caption]
Array Lee posed for fantastic photos with his bike on his trip[/caption]
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