Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Abigail Nicholson

'Klopp's Street' where nans have spent hundreds decorating for the Champions League final

This is the street where parents and grandparents have spent hundreds of pounds getting into the Champions League spirit.

People living in Penmann Crescent, Halewood, went all out with flags, cardboard cut-outs, balloons and floodlights, ahead of the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday, May 28. Several houses on the street joined in, all in the name of supporting their team "no matter what the result".

It isn't the first time people on the crescent have shown their support for the Reds. After their street made the headlines in 2019, Jurgen Klopp sent his assistant to the road the very next day to hand deliver a signed poster and cap for homeowner, Debbie O'Shaunessy, 50.

READ MORE: 24 amazing pictures as Liverpool fans decorate homes for cup final

It took people on the street around two days and dozens of trips up and down ladders to set up the display and families spent hundreds of pounds over the year collecting merchandise. When asked why she decorates every year, Debbie said it was "for the grandkids". She has 12.

She told The ECHO: "Every year I say 'I'm not doing it next time' but here we are again. I do it for the grandkids really, it gives them something to do and keeps everyone together.

"It's memories for them as well because that's our memories and mine from growing up and watching the match. We had street parties and we just want to keep that alive and keep the spirit on the street the same."

Debbie's neighbours, Karen Roberts, 52, and Michelle Jackson, 40, have also been decorating their houses for years. Karen said she will keep the decorations up, no matter what the result.

She said: "It's a massive achievement for them just to be there so I'll be keeping these (the decorations) up no matter what. It's just what you do to support your team."

The last time Liverpool were in the Champions League final the street was completely closed and the three families, along with friends, had a party in the street. They had a projector to play the match and a bouncy castle for children.

Although the street isn't having a party this year, they said they will all be spending time together again.

After Liverpool's victory over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Reds' fans have made plans to travel to Paris this Saturday, May 28, for the final. Liverpool will face Real Madrid and thousands of fans are expected to be in France.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.