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Why Man City fans are taking inflatable bananas to Anfield and the story behind the craze

The football world does not know what to expect on Sunday at Anfield but there will be inflatable bananas in the Manchester City end

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Why Man City fans are taking inflatable bananas to Anfield and the story behind the craze
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester City fans plan to take inflatable bananas to Anfield as a defiant show of support.
  • The 1894 fan group organized the display following recent guilty verdicts that City intends to appeal.
  • The inflatable tradition originally emerged in the late 1980s in honor of former player Imre Varadi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City supporters are bringing inflatable bananas to Anfield for Sunday's match against Liverpool as a defiant gesture organized by the 1894 fan group. Following recent guilty verdicts that the club plans to appeal, the fan group described the planned display as a reminder that supporters will back the team regardless of future outcomes, intending to treat the fixture like a party.

The inflatable banana tradition dates back to the late 1980s at Maine Road, inspired by former striker Imre Varadi. Varadi, who trademarked the name "Imre Banana" and sells the inflatables in partnership with the club and Puma, stated that he looks forward to seeing the colorful display at Anfield.

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