Liverpool’s Kop is world renowned for it’s atmosphere and colour, especially on big European nights. We’ve collated Anfield’s Kop mosaics from the last 15 years.
Liverpool v AS Roma, February 2001
Bob Paisley Flag Night (mosaic covered the Kop, Lower Centenary and Anfield Road Lower)
Liverpool v Man United, September 2001
“GH” – in support of then-manager Gerard Houllier who had undergone heart surgery after being taken ill during a game.
Liverpool v AS Roma, March 2002
“Allez”
Liverpool v Newcastle, May 2004
“YNWA, The Kop” – Houllier’s final game as Liverpool manager
Liverpool v Juventus, April 2005
“Amicizia” (Friendship)
Liverpool v Arsenal, January 2007
“The Truth” – Protest against Kelvin Mackenzie / The S*n
Liverpool v Arsenal, October 2007
“One Game” – Football Against Racism
Liverpool v West Ham, December 2008
“Free Michael Now” – in support of Michael Shields
Liverpool v Arsenal, April 2009
“5” – in recognition of former Arsenal and Liverpool player Ray Kennedy (5 was his LFC shirt number, Arsenal fans had a smaller mosaic with “10” in blue), raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease.
Liverpool v Tottenham, May 2009
“Sami” – Hyypia’s final game for the club
Liverpool v Wigan, December 2009
“Shanks Legend” – the 50th anniversary of Shankly’s arrival at the club
Liverpool v Norwich, October 2011
“JFT96” – Justice For The 96
Liverpool v Man United, September 2012
“The Truth” “Justice” “96” – shortly after the findings of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report
Liverpool v QPR, May 2013
“JC23” – Jamie Carragher’s final game for the club
Liverpool v Man United, September 2013
Shankly 100 – celebrating 100 years since Shankly was born
Liverpool v Everton, May 2013
“Thanks” – Liverpool fans thank Everton fans for their support since the Hillsborough disaster
Liverpool v Man City, April 2014
“96 – 25 Years” – the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster
Liverpool v Ludogorets, September 2015
5 European Cups – celebrating Liverpool’s return to the European Cup (Champions League)
Liverpool v Crystal Palace, May 2015
“S8G” “Captain” – Steven Gerrard‘s final game for the club
Which is your favourite mosaic?