LFC WomenLeighanne Robe: Liverpool has such a big place in my heart
It's fair to say Liverpool FC Women supporters have left a huge impression on departing defender Leighanne Robe.
Coming off the bench to a rapturous ovation from the Prenton Park faithful in last Saturday's season finale brought the curtain down on Robe's spell with the Reds.
Having signed from Millwall Lionesses in 2018, she impressed fans with her brilliant last-ditch tackles and competitive spirit, and after making her final appearance for the club told Liverpoolfc.com: "It has been an emotional week with everything sinking in, but do you know what, I've got happy tears because I'm so grateful for these five years with Liverpool.
"The fans have got my heart always. As soon as I signed I was getting messages from Liverpool fans all around the world, which is amazing and it's nice.
"I want to say thank you so much to the supporters. You'll Never Walk Alone."
A new challenge now awaits for Robe, but she will leave this summer with some treasured memories from her spell on Merseyside.
"When I first signed I didn't dream that I would be at Liverpool for five years," she said. "Liverpool has such a big place in my heart, so I'm excited for the next chapter but it's sad to go.
"I was thinking on Friday night that my Liverpool debut was against Manchester United here at Prenton Park and we lost 1-0, so it's sort of come full circle with my last game in a red shirt being against the same team with the same scoreline.
"I can leave with a smile and I am very grateful for the journey that I've had here."
Robe nets a hat-trick in FA Cup tie with Lincoln
One moment that will certainly live long in the memory is the day Robe netted a hat-trick at Prenton Park during a 6-0 win over Lincoln City in the Vitality Women's FA Cup.
She completed the treble with a decisive penalty in front of the home fans, who were singing her name to step forward and take it.
"I couldn't quite believe that myself, to be honest, it was an amazing day I will never forget," she reflected.
"I've got lots of great memories to take with me. I've got my shirt that I was presented with after making 100 appearances for this club, which is special to me, the hat-trick ball and winning the FA Women's Championship last season."
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