Topic: Our fantastic away support

[Son of Spion]

I went on 90 minutes last night. Still a bit raw from staying behind at City 11 days ago when all but 5 players  went straight down the tunnel. Our end really got behind the team when they got the opener last night. I don't think you can point the finger at our support last night.

I wasn't there, but I agree. Our support sounded great last night, particularly after we conceded. Leicester just sounded like the usual small-club shite when they could actually be bothered singing at all. Well in to everyone who stuck it out to the death against City and that lot last night.

[FlashGordon]

Great atmosphere from the travelling reds last night, gave it their all.

[andy07]

Great atmosphere from the travelling reds last night, gave it their all.

It was good, can understand those that did one on 80 minutes, a sense of the inevitable prevailed,  we should have been 5-0 up at half time but once again we through it away.  Performance and tactics are topics for another thread but it is symptomatic that our ongoing problems on the pitch precipitated the mass exit.

[iAnfieldRoad]

I thought the travelling fans were magnificent last night and the support they gave the team was brilliant.More of the same on saturday and hopefully give the fans the win aswell.

[nozza]

If the club had any idea they would offer all the loyal way fans an option to sit together where they want inside Anfield.

[MJohnson2]

Thought our end when they scored their first goal was superb.

If ever a team needed a boost from the fans that was it, shame they never used it!

Leicesters fans though - Jesus Wept.

[carl123uk]

If the club had any idea they would offer all the loyal way fans an option to sit together where they want inside Anfield.

I'd love this to happen. Member sales you just get a ticket in the kop not a given seat.

Half the turnstile's are for people who want to sit and watch. Other half for people who want to create and atmosphere. Go in with your mates and get allocated tickets next to each other as you go in

[gregorio]

If the club had any idea they would offer all the loyal way fans an option to sit together where they want inside Anfield.

a lot of away support don't go to the homes at all any more but I know what you mean, maybe they would if they could sit (stand?) together

[vivabobbygraham]

And our quick witted response that put them in their place, to make them look like the dick heads that they are was ?

Used to be 'sing something simple, you simple twats' worked every time

[Redsnappa]

Used to be 'sing something simple, you simple twats' worked every time

It did indeed, along with 'Jackanory, Jackanory' and 'Back to school on Monday' 

[vivabobbygraham]

It did indeed, along with 'Jackanory, Jackanory' and 'Back to school on Monday' 

'Oh, you got your education from the kop'

[Redsnappa]

'Oh, you got your education from the kop'

'It's nice to know you're here!'

[FlashingBlade]

Used to be 'sing something simple, you simple twats' worked every time

Spot on mate , thought exactly the same when watching game on box...needs a bit of guidance from the older heads at the away games ,not sure the teens are grooving too Cliff Adams these days......

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI</a>

Bobby tell me you sang along!

Football fans now are bigger knobs than in '70's and  '80's ...then most fans got behind their team...some slagging of course but lots of witty banter ( and we where the best!)....and of course fighting...but none of this pathetic  playgound taunting...FFS sake Leicester scored and their first song was the Gerrard one ....thats when we come back with sing something simple....though Id prefer another '70's classic "your gonna get your fucking heads kicked in!"

[Redsnappa]

Spot on mate , thought exactly the same when watching game on box...needs a bit of guidance from the older heads at the away games ,not sure the teens are grooving too Cliff Adams these days......

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI</a>

Bobby tell me you sang along!

Football fans now are bigger knobs than in '70's and  '80's ...then most fans got behind their team...some slagging of course but lots of witty banter ( and we where the best!)....and of course fighting...but none of this pathetic  playgound taunting...FFS sake Leicester scored and their first song was the Gerrard one ....thats when we come back with sing something simple....though Id prefer another '70's classic "your gonna get your fucking heads kicked in!"

'Scousers rule and don't you forget it' gets a shout from me 

[vivabobbygraham]

Spot on mate , thought exactly the same when watching game on box...needs a bit of guidance from the older heads at the away games ,not sure the teens are grooving too Cliff Adams these days......

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI</a>

Bobby tell me you sang along!

Football fans now are bigger knobs than in '70's and  '80's ...then most fans got behind their team...some slagging of course but lots of witty banter ( and we where the best!)....and of course fighting...but none of this pathetic  playgound taunting...FFS sake Leicester scored and their first song was the Gerrard one ....thats when we come back with sing something simple....though Id prefer another '70's classic "your gonna get your fucking heads kicked in!"

 

[Reu3403]

Traveling Kop sounded fantastic today, really jealous not to be there

[theboyspen]

Spot on mate , thought exactly the same when watching game on box...needs a bit of guidance from the older heads at the away games ,not sure the teens are grooving too Cliff Adams these days......

[flash=200,200]https://www.youtube.com/watch/v/YYlrgNyGUqI[/flas

Bobby tell me you sang along!

Football fans now are bigger knobs than in '70's and  '80's ...then most fans got behind their team...some slagging of course but lots of witty banter ( and we where the best!)....and of course fighting...but none of this pathetic  playgound taunting...FFS sake Leicester scored and their first song was the Gerrard one ....thats when we come back with sing something simple....though Id prefer another '70's classic "your gonna get your fucking heads kicked in!"

As a tribute to the late great Jim Reeves, how about a revival of "I hear the sound of distant bums. Over there, over there. And do they smell? Like fuckin hell." 😊

[jillcwhomever]

Well done to the fans sounded loud and proud today. 

[Theoldkopite]

As a tribute to the late great Jim Reeves, how about a revival of "I hear the sound of distant bums. Over there, over there. And do they smell? Like fuckin hell." 😊

'You're going home in a fucking ambulance.'

[redgriffin73]

Absolutely knackered, sore throat and covered in bruises!

[vivabobbygraham]

As a tribute to the late great Jim Reeves, how about a revival of "I hear the sound of distant bums. Over there, over there. And do they smell? Like fuckin hell." 😊

Another classic

[Tjfruits]

Been Leicester three times and never seen a Liverpool goal, glad we won though

[Hij]

Been Leicester three times and never seen a Liverpool goal, glad we won though

If you did the last three like me before this one, then Coutinhos?

[Tjfruits]

If you did the last three like me before this one, then Coutinhos?

Yeah i remember that now, I think I was in the home end that game

[Redsnappa]

'You're going home in a fucking ambulance.'

'We'll see you all outside.' 

[iAnfieldRoad]

Be safe redmen ynwa.

[ToneLa]

the club have opposed the Sky Sports plan to move the Arsenal game on the 23rd Dec to the 24th at 4PM. Would cause a hell of a lot of travel hassle 

[mike777]

the club have opposed the Sky Sports plan to move the Arsenal game on the 23rd Dec to the 24th at 4PM. Would cause a hell of a lot of travel hassle 

Quite right to oppose vociferously, awful time for a game and travelling fans.
However with the modern game, and TV/money calling the tune, sadly if Sky want it at 4pm on Christmas Eve I expect that's when it'll be played.

[Billy Elliot]

Quite right to oppose vociferously, awful time for a game and travelling fans.
However with the modern game, and TV/money calling the tune, sadly if Sky want it at 4pm on Christmas Eve I expect that's when it'll be played.

Don't understand the problem.  We've played 3pm Christmas Eve loads of times.  Playing Christmas Eve has never been a problem when it's fell on a Saturday.  Don't see the difference playing it on a Sunday.

[ToneLa]

Train services are worse on Sundays for one.

Edit, found the SoS statement which alludes to that too

 “[We] have been made aware that Liverpool’s away fixture against Arsenal, scheduled for 23 December, is being considered for a move to Christmas Eve.

“It is our understanding that Arsenal have been asked if they can staff such a fixture and the Metropolitan police have been approached for their view. Changing the date to Christmas Eve would have untold impact on staff and supporters, particularly away fans. Depending on kick-off time, and depleted public transport links, the majority of travelling Liverpool supporters would not get home until the early hours of Christmas morning.

“SOS are contacting relevant personnel to put forward our case that it is completely unacceptable to expect fans to travel for a match at this time. The suggestion of such a change again shows zero regard for supporters – much like the corresponding fixture where Euston station was closed over Bank Holiday weekend.”

[Shanklygates]

SoS!

Not sure they'll listen but glad the club have opposed it too.

[Shanklygates]

Don't understand the problem.  We've played 3pm Christmas Eve loads of times.  Playing Christmas Eve has never been a problem when it's fell on a Saturday.  Don't see the difference playing it on a Sunday.

Not sure when you are talking about but we haven't played later than Dec 23rd since 1992. Personally I would ban games on Xmas Eve and NYE due to all the problems it causes, as SoS list above, but given we played on NYE last year....

[Billy Elliot]

Not sure when you are talking about but we haven't played later than Dec 23rd since 1992. Personally I would ban games on Xmas Eve and NYE due to all the problems it causes, as SoS list above, but given we played on NYE last year....

Used to play back to back games on Christmas Day and Boxing Day at one time.  So we'd have been away to Arsenal Christmas Day, then play them at home on Boxing Day.

If Christmas Eve was a Saturday, then they'd play three days in a row.  Everton got over 200,000 once over a Christmas weekend.

It'll have been a long time since we'd have played Christmas Eve because we still traditionally play Boxing Day, and todays players can't cope with two matches in three days.

I still remember they're being a full football fixture list if Christmas Eve was a Saturday.  I think in Scotland they still play Christmas Eve.

The only reason not to go to a match on Christmas Eve is if you've got kids.  That'd rule out 90% of our current home support, but at one time it'd be an end full of teenagers with nothing else to do (before they go out on the piss).

[Shanklygates]

The only reason not to go to a match on Christmas Eve is if you've got kids. 

Or if you can't get back!? I'd be fine if we were at home but the other end of the country is beyond a joke, and hence just as bad if we were at home to Arsenal IMO

[ToneLa]

Klopp has even chimed in now! He sounds a bit surprised

“I really cannot imagine that anyone wants to watch football on that night,” said the Liverpool manager. “I really think it is no problem for people to be very concentrated on important nights on something other than football.

“If the supporters want to see a game on Christmas Eve then probably the television broadcaster will find a way to deliver it and obviously they’ve found a way already – I didn’t know before the date was possible but now I know it is possible.

“If we play on December 24 I am not sure we can fight against it. Sky has to make a decision if they really want to do this, if they really want to bring supporters onto the streets that night, if they really want to bring all the people who work for television away from home that night. Maybe we will play without the media - that would be nice, just one camera.”

[scouse neapolitan]

Why didn't the FA bring into force the ruling about having away supporters closer to the pitch? How come this lot put the away support up in the Gods and get away with it?

[dudleyred]

Why didn't the FA bring into force the ruling about having away supporters closer to the pitch? How come this lot put the away support up in the Gods and get away with it?

Talking Newcastle?

If so they have to from next year - they got dispensation for this season

[scouse neapolitan]

How was it up there yesterday? Was there Michele whinging? Did Rafa let on?

[scouse neapolitan]

Should have  read  was  there much  whinging?

[Shanklygates]

Same as usual - for some, even the smallest of errors seems to be the end of the world! 

Yes - we got a couple of little waves!