The Banana

Actually, you're wrong. The comma was used correctly. The semi colon should only be used to join two complete sentences that are written as one sentence. The section after the first clause is not a full sentence. I can't believe I came out of lurking to post this. I've been drinking.

Good band. RIP Alex.

Hi, If anyone else has anything else to share please do. Thanks.

Hi Guys, Please keep the responses rolling. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for their responses so far. Much appreciated guys. Please keep them coming.

Thanks Ben. I don't need anyone to give me 5,000 words though. That's my job. I just want your story from 25th May 2005 - whether you were in Istanbul or watching at home. Any contributions are welcome.

Haha. No, I don't. My article is half based on my reaction to the night and half based on the reaction of other Liverpool fan's. If I just wrote 5,000 words on my own experience it wouldn't be as interesting. The experience of the other fans is vital to the article. If you send me something I won't just regurgitate it verbatim; I'll be cherry picking my favourite bits from the everyone's stories and knitting them together in a coherent narrative. Obviously I will acknowledge the contribution of anyone who's story I have used in the finished piece.

Hi, I am a Liverpool fan and student currently studying for my MA in Writing. I am currently participating in a Non Fiction Workshop as part of my course. The final goal of this class is to write a 4,000 to 5,000 word article that could be published in a relevant journal or magazine. I have chosen to write about the The Miracle of Istanbul on 25th May 2005, perhaps the greatest night of many of our lives. This year marks the fifth anniversary of that tumultuous night (hard to believe it’s been that long), so what better way to mark the occasion than by sharing the stories of the Liverpool fans who bore witness to the greatest sporting event of the past decade? The article will be divided into two separate strands. Strand One will be based on my personal experience of the night as I fly from Perth to Melbourne and watch the drama unfold in The Celtic Club until early the next morning. Strand Two is where you come in. I’m looking to collate the stories of as many Liverpool fans as possible and their experiences of the night, the build up, the match itself and of course the raucous celebrations. Whether you were one of the lucky ones who made the pilgrimage to The Ataturk Olympic Stadium or you simply watched through crossed fingers down your local I want to hear your story. Let me know: What you did during the build up – any superstitions etc. Where you watched the match and who you watched it with The range of emotions you felt throughout the match How you celebrated afterwards I’m particularly interested in anyone who watched the final in an unusual venue/situation or has a funny anecdote to share. I would also greatly appreciate if you could provide me with pictures to accompany your tale. You can email your stories to istanbul05nf at gmail.com or you can send them to me by PM if you prefer. I think that this has the potential to make a really great article. Thank you in advance to everyone who contributes. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks, David.