Unidentified formation reports in Liverpool

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed scores of reports concerning unidentified formations in the Liverpool area.

Said one witness: "It was completely weird. I just kept staring but I really haven't seen anything like it.

Another added: "We just didn't know what it was. Some people said it was 442, others claimed it was the Christmas tree but to be honest most of us just thought it was a mess.

One fan added: "I think Gerrard was playing left back at one stage. I just had no idea what was going on."