MORE than 100 taxi drivers drove past the home of jailed Liverpool FC fan Michael Shields to show their support.

The 22-year-old’s father, Michael, senior, watched alongside wife Maria and other family members outside their Edge Hill home as the cavalcade of black cabs drove past at 12pm yesterday.

Shields is still coming to terms with the decision by justice secretary Jack Straw to refuse him a pardon, meaning he may have to remain behind bars until next May.

His legal team are preparing one final bid to persuade Mr Straw to change his mind, which must be ready by August 3.

Mr Shields said: “It was a very emotional moment seeing all those taxis drive by beeping their horns and showing they are behind us.

“The whole city have lifted us since last Thursday and you would not believe the amount of flowers and cards we have received at the house.

“We are so grateful to everyone for standing by us in what has been a horrendous time. I feel very low at the moment but we are not going to stop fighting.”

A service of support will also take place at the Anglican Cathedral at 5pm on Saturday.