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   20. This Is A Sheet

A pomposity puncturer if ever there was one given its self mocking
tone and sheer simplicity, I can vividly remember the laughter that
accompanied this flag being unfurled in a square off the Ramblas ahead
of Liverpool's famous Champions League victory at the Nou Camp in 2007.
Certain banners evoke memories of certain games and this one will
always stir memories of Bellamy and Riise scoring the goals that
toppled mighty Barcelona in their own backyard.
19. Sami

Again, simplicity is the key to this one. A picture of Sami Hyypia,
one of Liverpool's greatest ever servants, set against a red
background. The fact that the money for this tribute to an Anfield
legend was raised from contributions from fans with the surplus being
handed over to Arrowe Park Hospital, one of Hyypia's favourite
charities, makes it worthy of inclusion in itself. The fact that Hyypia
loved the flag makes it even more so.
18. SuperCroatIgorBiscanUsedToBeAtrocious

Newspaper headline writers love to try and produce plays on words
and this backhanded tribute to Igor Biscan would grace any paper. It's
funny because it's true, Igor wasn't the best of players but he
certainly played his part on the run to the Champions League Final in
2005 so it was fitting that was afforded a banner all of his own in
Istanbul.
17. Liverpool FC Irregulars 'We Only Went Out For A Loaf'

There are countless stories about Liverpool supporters popping out
for a pint of milk or a loaf of bread and then not being seen for days
- or weeks in some cases! - because they'd ended up going to a European
away game in some far flung location after bumping into a gang of their
mates on the way to the shop. It's always hard to say no to an away
trip, even if your missus is waiting for you to come home so she can
have her tea and toast!
16. S**t Banner No Tickets Who Cares

Like the 'This Is A Sheet' flag this one is self mocking but it also
sums up the attitude of so many Liverpool fans who follow their team to
Europe, a ticket would certainly be more than welcome but if one
doesn't come along then you're just going to have a good time and
support the Reds in any way you can (in all likelihood in a bar serving
cheap ale, enjoying a dozen pints or so).
15. Siempre Es Possible

There can't be too many banners that have helped convince a leading
club manager to sign a new, long term contract but this one did. Rafa
Benitez admitted as much after putting pen to paper on a new five year
deal having seen the flag featuring his image and the phrase 'siempre
es possible' which basically means 'All things are possible with him'
in the build up to Liverpool's victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu
last season.
14. Shankly's Champions

Simplicity is beauty. Evocative of a bygone age when (a) Liverpool
were champions! and (b) when flags were kept to the very basic. There's
a lot to be said for the straightforward approach and this banner lets
the world know exactly what Liverpool were under the great Bill Shankly.
13. Spirit Of Shankly Liverpool Supporters Union

If he were around today, Shankly would be proud to have a Liverpool
supporters union named in his honour that fights the cause of Reds fans
all around the world. He would be even more delighted to see their
standard flown on match days on his beloved Kop. The image of Shankly
in silhouette with his arms outstretched in an iconic pose makes the
image as evocative as the message.
12. Yet Another Amazing Night Out With My Bird

Another one that always raises a laugh whenever it is seen. There
aren't too many Liverpool lads who don't refer to their other half as
their 'bird' but many of them would claim - in some cases tongue in
cheek, in others not - that the Liver Bird is the one that matters most
to them. Note the KFS motif as well, the Keep Flags Scouse movement has
resulted in Union Jacks and other such signia being all but removed
from the lexicon of Liverpool banners. Thankfully.
11. The Truth McKenzie Liar

Rarely can a bed sheet have carried such a powerful message. It may
be controversial but in four simple words it captures perfectly the
feelings of Liverpool fans towards Kelvin McKenzie, former editor of
the Sun newspaper, whose peddling of mistruths in the aftermath of
Hillsborough caused so much distress. Obviously no-one at the BBC has
taken heed of this banner because if they had they wouldn't keep on
giving him a platform from which he is able to spout his bile.
10. Liverpool FC A Bastion Of Invincibility

Read the banner and you can almost hear Shankly uttering those
immortal words and making a statement to the rest of the world that he
intended on turning Liverpool into a team of such power and skill that
everyone else would have to 'submit and give in'. A magnificently
resonant soundbite which deserved a flag of its own and it has been
given one.
9. Look Alex Back On Our F*****g Perch

No prizes for guessing who this one is aimed at, nor what the
message is. Displayed proudly in the away end at Old Trafford the
season after Liverpool had lifted their fifth European Cup - the number
was even recorded in stars in between the first and last letters of a
particular word for extra effect - it used a quote from a certain
Manchester United manager against him. A celebration of your own
achievements and a put down aimed at your rivals in one very clever
message.
8 = Success Has Many Fathers and Great Minds Think Alike

Paying homage to the past while being grateful for the present and
looking forward to the future has always been a key theme for
Liverpool's banner makers as these two flags highlight. Images of
legends like Shankly, Paisley, Fagan and Dalglish cannot be anything
other than iconic and the tribute of featuring current manager Rafa
Benitez alongside his illustrious predecessors will surely have acted
as a source of inspiration to the Reds boss.
7. For Those Of You Watching In Blue And White, This Is What A European Cup Looks Like

Banner banter at its most cutting. No foreign trip by any club would
be complete without a dig aimed at least one of your rivals. Reminding
your mates at home who support your neighbours that you're in Europe
again and on the road, hopefully, to even more success is all part of
the fun. Reds Go Catalan, Blues Go Matalan is another classic of its
kind.
6. Them Scousers Again

The brilliance of this one lies in the fact that it sums up exactly
what the rest of the country was thinking as Liverpool arrived in
Istanbul with hopes high of a record fifth European Cup being landed.
After almost three decades of unparalleled success Liverpool's trophy
winning days had been more limited following their last league title in
1990, but there they were again on the biggest stage about to win the
biggest prize. Sighs of relief turned into cries of anguish, Liverpool
were back and everyone knew it.
5. Welcome To Hell My Arse If You Think This Is Hell You Should See The Grafton On A Friday Night

An object lesson in how to take the sting out of a potentially
hostile situation with the use of humour. Liverpool's visit to
Galatasary's notorious Ali Sami Yen Stadium in 2002 had been preceded
by dire warnings of the fate that awaited their fans at the ground
known as 'hell'. The moment this banner was unfurled all tension was
lost and anyone who has been to the Grafton on a Friday night will not
need the joke explaining to them.
4. Celtic's Justice for the 96 banner

When Liverpool and their fans were at their lowest ebb in the
aftermath of Hillsborough they were shown a solidarity from rival clubs
and fans which still resonates to this very day. Along with Everton,
Celtic came to the fore and the relationship which was forged in those
dark days was so powerful that it is still in place today. The fact
that this flag is still flown at Celtic Park on occasion and was
actually brought down to Anfield for the 20^th anniversary
memorial service earlier this year speaks volumes for the compassion
that shown by the Celtic fans for two decades.  
3. You Are Always On Our Mind (96)

If you ever see this banner close up, read it. The number 96 has
been displayed using the names of every single one of the victims of
Hillsborough. It is a brilliant piece of design as not only does it
incorporate an incredible image, it also encourages anyone who sees it
to take a closer look. The fact that it carries a message that the 96
will never, ever be forgotten makes it one of the most moving banners
that anyone could ever see.
2. We Never Walk Alone: Hillsborough

Peter Carney is a genius when it comes to making flags. His Memoria
e amicizia ('In memory and friendship') banner was paraded on the pitch
prior to the home leg of Liverpool's European Cup quarter final tie
with Juventus in 2005, twenty years on from the horrors of Heysel.
Having survived Hillsborough he knows only too well the pain of tragedy
but through his art he has been able to channel his emotions in the
most positive of ways. This banner was made to commemorate the 20^th anniversary
of Hillsborough and features the Christian names of all those who
perished on the Leppings Lane End on that fateful day and pockets in
which flowers can be placed. A message and a memorial.
1. Joey Ate The Frogs Legs Made The Swiss Roll Now He's Munching Gladbach

32 years on from being displayed at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome,
this banner remains the most memorable of all that have been flown in
Liverpool's colours throughout their incredible history. To this day,
Joey Jones must feel ten feet tall whenever he sees it. The story of
Liverpool's journey to Rome and their first ever European Cup has been
told so many times and in so many different ways but this is the most
succinct, evocative and