Fan Collections #3

ABOUT THIS PROJECT

As part of the exhibition L— A City Through Its People at Open Eye Gallery, Emma Case shares stories of collected materials by Liverpool FC fans. Each item has an emotional connection to both the city and it’s owner, together, they tell a story of a crowd across decades, connected by a love of the beautiful game.

Dressing Gown

In 1974 there was hardly any ‘official’ merchandise - Liverpool just didn’t sell any - so my mum went down to Brentford Nylons in St John’s Market and bought this red dressing gown. The night before the FA Cup Final she stitched the names of the team on the back and presented it to me the morning of the game. I was beside myself. It was the best thing I had ever owned. I wore it all day - even though that involved me wearing it for the two-mile walk to my Uncle Ray’s house to watch the game on his colour TV.

 NICK GARNETT

Interview with Kath Garnett, Nick Garnett’s Mum telling the story of the Dressing Gown.