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City Fans' Bizarre Banana Banter at Anfield
12 Oct
Summary
- Man City fans brought inflatable bananas to Anfield.
- The tradition dates back to the 1980s, linked to a player.
- The practice revived during the match against Liverpool.
During their return to Premier League action at Anfield against Liverpool, Manchester City fans were met with a hostile reception following their recent financial rule breaches. Amidst accusatory banners and boos, a notable counter-display emerged: hundreds of inflatable bananas bobbing in the away section.
This peculiar practice is not new, having been a fixture for City fans since the late 1980s. The tradition is said to have originated during the 1987-88 season, a time when City was in the second tier. It is linked to a popular striker of the era, Imre Varadi, affectionately nicknamed 'Imre Banana'.
What began as a way to lighten the mood in the stands has endured for nearly four decades, albeit intermittently. While the trend faded in the modern era, Sunday's clash with Liverpool saw the inflatable bananas make a significant comeback, serving as an eccentric nod to the club's past.
