Topic: Liverpool to play the national anthem v Brentford.

[B0151?]

Don't know why people are flapping about the reaction. The paying crowd will be exercising their free speech, who cares what anyone else thinks.

[tubby]

Expect endless renditions of god save the king from the Brentford fans during the match.

[Crosby Nick]

Expect endless renditions of god save the king from the Brentford fans during the match.

They’re not really twats in my experience but their songbook is a bit lower league/crap so I do fear there will be a bit of ‘wind up’ shite being sung from them thinking they’re being hilarious.

[Sharado]

Yeah but videos of thousands of fans booing the national anthem is just going to be played constantly. Thats far more impactful than just knowing we didnt play it.

What it comes down to is the CLUB are SEEN to be doing the 'right thing' [parking my personal views for now]. So the press reports on it will be about the FANS and not the club. I don't love it, but it's clear in the announcement there's pressure on them to do this, and I think they've handled it about as well as they can. Over to the fans now to make their feelings clear.

[B0151?]

Don't know why people are flapping about the reaction. The paying crowd will be exercising their free speech, who cares what anyone else thinks.

Also we live in a system with a monarchy. It's not crazy therefore that this would happen. However we also live in a country with free speech where people are allowed to criticise the monarchy. We are allowed to have opposing views like many of the country does. I like that they have given us the opportunity for those inside Anfield to voice it. There will be some criticising any negative reaction, some defending our right to do so and praising us. All part of a valid conversation (granted there may be some nutters saying we shouldn't have the right to react this way, but they are just that, nutters)

[B0151?]

Yeah but videos of thousands of fans booing the national anthem is just going to be played constantly. Thats far more impactful than just knowing we didnt play it.

Who cares? Our fans would not be doing anything wrong, just some people disagree.

[Hazell]

I mean it's pretty stupid, but it's gonna be pretty funny tomorrow

I do feel it was strong armed onto the club, mainly because of the line in the official statement which was " It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on it."

Basically outright saying they know we are going to boo it and everyone knows it, so don't be surprised that we don't respect this occasion

I'm surprised they're going ahead and playing the national anthem. They know it'll get booed though and it will be pretty funny when that happens. Not surprised with the spineless comments though, everything the club does at the moment is spineless for some.

[FlashingBlade]

to be honest I intend to do the Pledge Saturday...I love its woody goodness and smell.

[Crosby Nick]

to be honest I intend to do the Pledge Saturday...I love its woody goodness and smell.

Class, from a Mr Sheen fan. 👏

[rojo para la vida]

Bring it on. Scousers are ahead of a lot of things and the majority up and down the country will also be booing it in a decade.

[Red_Mist]

Don't know why people are flapping about the reaction. The paying crowd will be exercising their free speech, who cares what anyone else thinks.

Exactly. Plus it’s not like the country thinks we’ll have changed our minds since the last time we booed it, so it’ll come as no surprise. Give em something to moan about whilst they’re tugging their forelocks and shouting their allegiances to some big-eared posh get that none of them know or really give a shite about.

[Kennys from heaven]

Perhaps a mass showing of complete disdain to it is far more impactful so have the crowd turn their back to the pitch when it's being played would be much better message?

[Son of Spion]

You do all know that GSTK is about Kenny Dalglish, don't you?

[rafathegaffa83]

Exactly. Plus it’s not like the country thinks we’ll have changed our minds since the last time we booed it, so it’ll come as no surprise.

Absolutely. There will be plenty, who while perhaps not admitting it openly, would be glad to see a counter reaction to it. Not everyone will be falling over themselves for an archiac institution and we'll be the reminder

[gray19lfc]

Boo the fuck out of it and anyone who doesn’t understand our reasons for doing so are not worth your energy.

[BER]

Are we sure Liverpool will be the only ones booing? All the commentary about the coronation i've seen has been about how ridiculous it is in the year 2023 and how much it's costing the taxpayer in a cost of living crisis.

[redbyrdz]

Bring it on. Scousers are ahead of a lot of things and the majority up and down the country will also be booing it in a decade.

This. There'll be loads around the country who'll wish they could join in.

[FlashingBlade]

Always found 'booing' bit lame....to drown out blowing a whistle more effective imo

[Indomitable_Carp]

Always found 'booing' bit lame....to drown out blowing a whistle more effective imo

Agreed about the booing, and whistling does carry better.

But there is plenty that could be sung over the top as an alternative. Booing is the lazy option.

[killer-heels]

What it comes down to is the CLUB are SEEN to be doing the 'right thing' [parking my personal views for now]. So the press reports on it will be about the FANS and not the club. I don't love it, but it's clear in the announcement there's pressure on them to do this, and I think they've handled it about as well as they can. Over to the fans now to make their feelings clear.

Yeah, the club have bowed to pressure and instead thrown their fans under the bus.

[Sharado]

Yeah, the club have bowed to pressure and instead thrown their fans under the bus.

Personally I'm looking forward to what mad, right wing loons have to say about this after. I reckon peter shilton will call for a points deduction or something.

[jillcwhomever]

Don't know why people are flapping about the reaction. The paying crowd will be exercising their free speech, who cares what anyone else thinks.

Exactly.

[DangerScouse]

Yeah, the club have bowed to pressure and instead thrown their fans under the bus.

Supporters are responsible for their own actions and in this case, it's freedom of speech which will antagonise gammons en masse.

[Yorkykopite]

Everyone knows it will be booed. Cue faux outrage when it happens.

[Chakan]

Not unexpected to be honest. Fans will boo, people will be outraged, storm in a teacup forgotten in  a couple of days.

[Vauxy head red]

Perhaps a mass showing of complete disdain to it is far more impactful so have the crowd turn their back to the pitch when it's being played would be much better message?

Great idea.

[b_joseph]

Everyone knows what will happen and it will be more impactful, than if it wasnt played at all.

Certain media outlets will feign outrage. But that is just another day in this country.

[DelTrotter]

YNWA over the top of it is another.

That would be horrendous, why on earth would anyone want YNWA associated with that shite?

[seandundee123]

That would be horrendous, why on earth would anyone want YNWA associated with that shite?

Spot on mate

[jacobs chains]

Other than the usual internet warriors/worriers who gives a fuck?

It's a non-event.

[stoa]

Not sure about the throwing the fans under the bus part. I feel there's been massive pressure on the club by the PL and I wouldn't be surprised, if there were heavy threats being made in case the club refuses to play the anthem. I like the part in the statement saying that the supporters have a right to react to it whatever way they see fit to it. For me it's about how the club handles it after the booing has happened, if they're throwing the fans under the bus. If they come out right afterwards with a strong statement saying, that there's free speech in this country and people have every right to boo the national anthem to make their feelings known, I don't really think fans would have been thrown under the bus. If it's some kind of weak sort of apology then the club should be heavily criticised for what they've done.

[Barneylfc∗]

Not sure about the throwing the fans under the bus part. I feel there's been massive pressure on the club by the PL and I wouldn't be surprised, if there were heavy threats being made in case the club refuses to play the anthem. I like the part in the statement saying that the supporters have a right to react to it whatever way they see fit to it. For me it's about how the club handles it after the booing has happened, if they're throwing the fans under the bus. If they come out right afterwards with a strong statement saying, that there's free speech in this country and people have every right to boo the national anthem to make their feelings known, I don't really think fans would have been thrown under the bus. If it's some kind of weak sort of apology then the club should be heavily criticised for what they've done.

Threats of what though?
It's been repeatedly said on here that the Premier League is the clubs. So all the other 19 clubs ganged up and told Liverpool to play it or else?

[Spanish Al]

Delighted the club are playing it as I’ve been looking forward to booing the fuck out of it it all week. Might get the crowd going a bit as well when Brentford fans predictably sing it to through the game too.

[Dim Glas]

Don't know why people are flapping about the reaction. The paying crowd will be exercising their free speech, who cares what anyone else thinks.

I’ll be massively dissapointed if I see anyone sing it 

Daft decision by the club, but not cos of what reaction might be - cos yeah, who cares, I love it when it gets booed at Wembley. But more so that celebrating this god awful man and family, while they spend a disgusting amount of money taken from the people for this garish coronation is truly unnecessary, and a decision to not join in would have been a great stance to take.

[Dougle]

Quite looking forward to voicing my opposition to the coronation without the fear of being arrested for protest

Touché

[A Red Abroad]

Yeah but videos of thousands of fans booing the national anthem is just going to be played constantly. Thats far more impactful than just knowing we didnt play it.

Good! Let the world see and hear it.

[Red_Mist]

That would be horrendous, why on earth would anyone want YNWA associated with that shite?

It’s what we did at most cup finals to be honest. Doesn’t associate YNWA with GSTK. Just sends a message we care more about LFC and that’s what we’re there at the match for.

[pascoli]

That would be horrendous, why on earth would anyone want YNWA associated with that shite?

Isn't that what used to be done at Cup Finals?

[FlashingBlade]

Why are people 'worried' about our 'reputation'...fuck me the shite weve taken nationally about our City and fan base for decades and your worried these twats may think bad of us??. ..hahaha

Boooooooooooooo!!!

[Chakan]

Why are people 'worried' about our 'reputation'...fuck me the shite weve taken nationally about our City and fan base for decades and your worried these twats may think bad of us??. ..hahaha

Boooooooooooooo!!!

Like this is something new that's gonna happen, baffling.