Imre Varadi praises Man City fans' inflatable bananas at Anfield
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi expressed delight over fans waving inflatable bananas during the match against Liverpool at Anfield. He noted that this display 'brought a lot of fun back' to the game. The match marked City's first since being found guilty of financial breaches while they faced potential sanctions. Varadi, nicknamed 'Imre Banana', reminisced about the inflatable craze dating back to the late 1980s, highlighting its nostalgic significance for City supporters.
- •Manchester City played Liverpool at Anfield on October 12.
- •City's 3-0 victory was overshadowed by recent financial rule breaches.
- •Inflatable bananas signified a nostalgic return for fans from the 1980s.
- •Varadi, who scored 26 goals for City, commented on the positive fan atmosphere.
- 5:57 PMBBC Sport — Man City bananas 'brought fun back', says Varadi
"Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi says it was "brilliant to see" the club's fans waving inflatable bananas at Anfield and feels it "brought a lot of fun back".
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