JURGEN Klopp is being sold for a Herefordshire hospice.

But fans of Liverpool Football Club needn't worry that their manager is waving goodbye to the The Reds as the Jurgen Klopp in question is in fact a young steer bearing the same name as the boss of the Anfield club.

The four-legged Klopp is being auctioned in Hereford next month to raise funds for Bartestree-based St Michael's Hospice.

Like his managerial counterpart, the one-year-old has had his fair share of ups and downs in the 12 months.

In May he fell into the River Lugg before being rescued by his owner, football fan Tom Pearson.

Then, in December, Mr Pearson needed the help of two friends to release Jurgen who had got his head stuck in a hurdle. Three weeks later, Jurgen was again in trouble again with an angle-grinder needed to release him from another tight spot.

Mr Pearson said: "He seemed to be having more mishaps than the Liverpool defence and with a similar expression as Jurgen Klopp reacting to his team letting in a last minute goal at Anfield."

His family have been big supporters of the hospice since they began farming in 1987.

"I recently turned 70, and I have had quite a few friends who have needed St Michael's Hospice, so I know what a superb job they do.

"I'm hoping Jurgen Klopp will raise a good amount and encourage other farmers to auction livestock of their own."

He will be auctioned at Hereford Livestock Market on March 3.

Richard Hyde, from Hereford Market Auctioneers, said: "Tom has worked at Hereford Market for at least 20 years and is well known for breeding top quality Limousin cattle. His attention to detail and the quality of his stock are a credit to him and all his family.

"St Michaels Hospice is the farmers' favourite charity. When unidentified stray sheep are brought to market, invariably we are instructed to send the proceeds to the Hospice.

"We hope Jurgen Klopp's sale will raise significant funds for St Michael's and invite others to participate by donating cash, services or livestock to produce as large an amount as possible."

The Hospice said it was a wonderful gesture.

"Tom's act of generosity is a perfect example of the tremendous support St Michael's Hospice receives from the local farming community," said Paddy Nugent, the community fundraising manager.

"Tom and his family have been supporting us for many years and we would like to give a massive heartfelt thank you for everything they have done."