Liverpool fans are expected to attend a rally outside St George's Hall in protest against the club's American owners.

A line-up of politicians, ex-Reds footballers and musicians have been assembled to speak on July 4, an event billed as "Our Independence Day".

And the day will signal the launch of a new supporter ownership scheme as part of a bid to wrestle control of Anfield back from reviled Liverpool bosses Tom Hicks and George Gillett, says the Liverpool Echo.

Credit unions are on the verge of being set up to help supporters raise the £500 necessary to buy a share in the club.