Ray Clemence's signed yellow & black Liverpool goalkeeping jersey from the epic European Cup ties v St Etienne in 1977, by Adidas, unnumbered, signed
£1,000 - £1,500
Ray Clemence's signed yellow & black Liverpool goalkeeping jersey from the epic European Cup ties v St Etienne in 1977, by Adidas, unnumbered, signed to the front in green marker pen BEST WISHES, RAY CLEMENCE; sold with a small colour photograph of Clemence wearing this shirt; and the match programme for the Liverpool v St Etienne game at Anfield 16th March 1977 (3) Ray Clemence's shirt from the St Etienne encounters is unusual in a number of ways. Clemence consistently wore a green jersey for Liverpool, but had to wear yellow during the two legs due to the French team's green strip. This yellow change jersey has definite signs of last minute improvisation as it is made by Adidas. Liverpool wore Umbro jerseys. It is also lacking the Liverpool crest as worn by the outfield players in the match. It is also an unnumbered goalkeeper's jersey. All-in-all a unique Liverpool FC collectible. The second leg of the 1977 quarter-final v St Etienne was voted by Liverpool fans as the greatest night of European football ever witnessed at Anfield. 'The Reds' were a goal down from the first leg and when 'Les Verts' equalised after Keegan's early goal, the Kop was stunned. Even when Ray Kennedy put Liverpool ahead on the night the French team still held the advantage through the away goals rule. That was until super sub David Fairclough was sent into action and duly slotted home the third and decisive goal. The Liverpool crowd was delirious in truly unforgettable scenes at Anfield as Liverpool held on for the win.