Reds to show respect with poppy shirts
Liverpool FC players will play in special kit embroidered with poppies to commemorate Remembrance weekend when they host Crystal Palace at Anfield in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday November 8, 2015.
As part of plans, the Reds will also sign their jerseys and donate them to the Royal British Legion to auction to raise valuable funds.
Last year, the special edition poppy-embroidered shirts worn by Liverpool during their Remembrance Sunday fixture against Chelsea raised a record £34,163 for The Royal British Legion. These vital funds help the Royal British Legion’s work supporting today’s generation of Armed Forces families and veterans, whether living with an injury or illness, coping with bereavement or finding employment.
In addition to a minute's silence before kick-off, the teams will be led onto the pitch by Legion standard bearer Eddie Flaherty, together with Flt Lt Ruth Caplan and Warrant Officer Kevin Mathison from 611 Sqn RAF Woodvale.
Further support to the Poppy Appeal will be provided through an article published in the matchday programme, perimeter LED board advertising, and a pre-match bucket collection.
Liverpool FC vice-captain James Milner, said: "It's really important that the team and the fans have the opportunity to pay their respects together at Anfield this weekend and remember all of those who lost their lives serving their country.
“I'd like to thank all of those involved in the armed forces, and their families for the amazing work they do."
The Royal British Legion’s director of fundraising Charles Byrne said: “We are incredibly grateful for the support that the football community show the Poppy Appeal year on year.
“The Legion’s work is entirely dependent on the public’s generous support – so please wear your poppy with pride, knowing that you are helping the Armed Forces community to live on.”