Topic Lifecycle: Dormant
This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Wednesday 9 September 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.
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Two UK TV channels reported on the auction of the original 'This is Anfield' sign from Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium. The sign, installed in 1972 by manager Bill Shankly, was described as a piece of football history. ITV reported that it sold for £115,000 to a buyer in the North West, surpassing the auctioneer's estimate. BBC reported that pre-bidding had reached over £30,000 but did not provide a final sale price. Both channels said the sign was removed from the tunnel and later displayed elsewhere, though they differed on its location: ITV said it had been on display at an Isle of Man hotel for 20 years, while BBC said it had been given to Ronald Wilson, a former member of the club's boys' team, and displayed in his family pub. Both channels recounted the sign's history, including Shankly's decision to replace 'Welcome to Anfield' with 'This is Anfield' to intimidate opponents, and the tradition of players touching the sign for good luck.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Shankly installed the sign in 1972. | ||
| The sign was removed in the late 1970s and given to Ronald Wilson. | ||
| Pre-bidding for the sign has exceeded £30,000. | · | |
| The sign sold for £115,000 at auction to a buyer based in the North West. | · | |
| Players touched the sign as a superstition for good luck. |
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