Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Barnes
LFC Player 1987 to 1997
| — | The Men Who Built Anfield | — |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026
1. John Barnes Marker
“Better Than the Brazilians”
The signing of John Barnes during the summer of 1987 proved to be one of the most inspired in Liverpool FC’s history. He played a starring role in the title win of the following year, including this masterclass against Brian Clough’s highly-rated Forest team.
Liverpool FC 5 v 0 Nottingham Forest FC | Wednesday 13 April 1988 | Football League Division One
Erected 2016 by Liverpool Football Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1988.
Location. 53° 25.917′ N, 2° 57.722′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It is on 97 Avenue 0.2 kilometers west of Anfield Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L4 0RP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kenny Dalglish (a few steps from this marker); Steven Gerrard (a few steps from this marker); Bob Paisley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bill Shankly (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Liddell (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisha Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boot Room Boys (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
Also see . . .
1. Liverpool 5-0 Nottingham Forest League 1987/88 (Full Match) (YouTube). (Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. John Barnes (Liverpool F. C.).
The Jamaican-born dribbler was the first high-profile black player to grace Anfield back in the 1980s, a time when racial abuse echoed around stadiums across the land. Barnes, alongside contemporaries such as Laurie Cunningham, Cyril Regis and Viv Anderson, was a catalyst(Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)for change. He didn't so much break down racial barriers as sweep around them at pace with the ball at his feet; always poised, always enthralling.Photographed by Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, August 31, 20182. John Barnes Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026
3. John Barnes Marker
This seating area/plinth is located on 97 Avenue, north of the Main Stand at Anfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
