LIVERPOOL supporters marked American Independence Day by launching their own campaign for independence from the club’s US owners.
Spirit of Shankly, who organised yesterday’s event outside St George’s Hall, said they were delighted with the turn-out.
An estimated 2,000 people gathered at St George’s Plateau to hear a range of musicians, entertainers and speakers, including comedian John Bishop, actor Neil Fitzmaurice, and LFC legends John Aldridge and Howard Gayle.
One of the biggest cheers of the afternoon was saved for Bill Shankly’s granddaughter Karen Gill, who travelled from Greece especially for the occasion.
She was clearly overcome with emotion when the crowd began chanting his name.
Ms Gill referred to the previous occasions when her grandfather stood on the same steps and made one of his legendary speeches, about Chairman Mao never having seen such a show of red strength.
