Liverpool hero's daughter's 19th birthday sparks a flood of marriage proposals from football fans
Mellor might not have expected the response he got when he shared that it was his daughter's 19th birthday. The former Liverpool midfielder, who himself celebrated his birthday last week, found the post inundated with messages and well wishes from across football and beyond as fans turned playful and bold in equal measure. The moment highlighted how a simple family milestone can explode online, especially when the subject is a well-known Anfield figure.
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A birthday post goes viral, sparking cheeky marriage proposals from football fans
"Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter," he said. However, the post would go viral as fans asked the Anfield hero - best known for his stoppage-time winner against Arsenal in 2004 - if he needed a son-in-law. One fan posed: "Do you need a son-in-law?" While another added: "Am still single in case you need a son-in-law." "Don't think we've met before Neil, I'm your son-in-law - nice to finally meet you," a third joked. And another added: "Fair play mate she’s a stunner. Have a great day celebrating with the family. YNWA!"
Nicole Mellor’s jet-setting life and social media presence
Mellor's daughter, Nicole, replied to her dad's post: "Thank you! Lots of love!" Nicole has over 6,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares snaps of her jet-setting lifestyle including pictures from the UK, the USA, and Portugal. And away from her social media page, she is, unsurprisingly, a model and dancer.
From academy days to Istanbul nights: Mellor’s Liverpool story
Mellor rose through Liverpool's academy, making his first-team debut under Rafa Benitez in 2004 - the same year as his Arsenal heroics. He would also come off the bench to assist Steven Gerrard for his famous strike against Olympiacos that sent Liverpool through to the knockout stages of the Champions League. It was the turning point of their European campaign that culminated with that famous night in Istanbul.
Post-playing career and current punditry
He left Liverpool in 2006, and went on to have a successful spell with Preston North End. After hanging up his boots, Mellor has been working as a pundit and is often seen on TNT Sports.
