Who's that wearing number 08?

Mar 24 2006

By Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo

JAMES Beattie and Steven Gerrard will wear 08 on the back of their shirts during tomorrow's Merseyside derby to promote the city's Capital of Culture year. The reminder of Liverpool's special year will be broadcast to millions around the world. The unique 08 jersey is first time the number 08 has featured at a top flight English football match. After the game, the shirts will be presented to the Capital of Culture Company to be framed and auctioned as a collector's item. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Beattie said: "I haven't lived in Merseyside for that long, but I am already aware that Liverpool is a unique city. "I am happy to do my bit for Liverpool and spread the word about Capital of Culture year around the world." A Liverpool FC spokesman said: "The derby will be shown live around the world and we are delighted that we can fly the flag for Capital of Culture year. Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley said: "The 08 shirts are a tremendous gesture of support for our 08 ambassador programme. "Both clubs have promoted the city around the world for more than a century and this latest act will be witnessed by an audience of millions. "To see Steven Gerrard and James Beattie wearing 08 underlines that the whole city is united in supporting us."

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