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Bloom up for Anfield challenge

February 2, 2012 15:22
Tony Bloom

By

James Masters,

James Masters

1 min read

Tony Bloom was Down Under just a few days ago – but the Brighton chairman is on top of the world after his club secured a dream FA Cup tie at Liverpool.

Bloom, who flew back from Australia last week, was in the cheap seats last time the Seagulls visited Anfield for an FA Cup tie back in 1991.

Boyhood fan Bloom has already seen his side knock out Sunderland in the Carling Cup and defeat Newcastle in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool triumphed 2-1 at the AMEX in the Carling Cup in September on their way to booking a place in February's final.

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