Ian Rush reflects on famous milk advert ahead of Liverpool v Accrington cup tie
Ian Rush reflects on famous milk advert ahead of Liverpool v Accrington cup tie
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Ian Rush does, indeed, still drink milk – and he will actually be doing so at Anfield when Accrington Stanley visit for their FA Cup third round tie. The 63-year-old may be famous for being the club’s record goalscorer but mention his name and someone will, almost inevitably, start quoting the now cult Milk Marketing Board advert from 1989.
In it two young Scouse boys in Liverpool kits come in from a kickabout and set about making themselves drinks. One wants lemonade the other – much to his friend’s disgust – pours himself a glass of milk. “It’s what Ian Rush drinks… and he said if I didn’t drink lots of milk, when I grow up I’d only be good enough to play for Accrington Stanley,” says the first boy.
“Accrington Stanley, who are they?” asked the second lad. “Exactly!” is the cutting response. The advert has become part of the Accrington/Rush folklore and fate has pitted the two together in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. “When the advert came out, everyone liked it but it took us by surprise because I think it won advert of the year,” Rush, who will have a pint of milk waiting for him in one of the Anfield lounges instead of his pre-match champagne, told the PA news agency.
“No-one had heard of Accrington Stanley so it’s amazing now they get a chance to play at Anfield. “It’s something I’m proud of. I know all the words and it’s very Scouse the way they say ‘Accrington Stanley’ and ‘Exactly’. “The younger generation probably have never heard of me – I’m Liverpool’s record goalscorer but I’m more known by them for the milk advert than for being a top goalscorer.”.
