Topic: Atmosphere at Anfield

[Teapot Bob]

What was it like yesterday?

Wasn't great at all, especially given where we are in the season. Parts were OK but too many sustained periods of quiet when those of us trying to get it going were fighting an uphill battle. Songs not catching on. We've had some good ones in the last couple of months, yesterday not so much.

Klopp did his thing where he said he enjoyed the atmosphere and then talked about everyone not letting the nerves dictate the mind-set. Said we have a better chance if everyone pulls together sort of thing. Wasn't directly talking specifically about the noise in the ground... but think that's clearly what he was talking about. So let's up our game!

[Fromola]

Wasn't great at all, especially given where we are in the season. Parts were OK but too many sustained periods of quiet when those of us trying to get it going were fighting an uphill battle. Songs not catching on. We've had some good ones in the last couple of months, yesterday not so much.

Klopp did his thing where he said he enjoyed the atmosphere and then talked about everyone not letting the nerves dictate the mind-set. Said we have a better chance if everyone pulls together sort of thing. Wasn't directly talking specifically about the noise in the ground... but think that's clearly what he was talking about. So let's up our game!

Early Sunday kick off never helps (losing the hour on top) and the pressure to win knowing City-Arsenal playing right after and then we're 1-0 down within a minute. Palace early Sunday as well. I'm guessing Spurs will be moved to the later Sunday game.

[stonecold_jpm]

What was it like yesterday?

Poorest we’ve had for a while to be honest, day tripper central on a bank holiday weekend. Add on the tension from a tight game where the win was imperative and then you have those who like to go through the old song repotoir at the strangest of times, so yep it had all the recipes for a poor atmosphere.

[Teapot Bob]

Early Sunday kick off never helps (losing the hour on top) and the pressure to win knowing City-Arsenal playing right after and then we're 1-0 down within a minute. Palace early Sunday as well. I'm guessing Spurs will be moved to the later Sunday game.

I take your point and no doubt that can play a part. But im not sure those sort of details should be determining whether we properly get behind the lads for a 3 way title fight in Klopp's last games as our manager. We know we can make a bit of noise when we want to because we've done it quite recently. Of course there are explanations (some more valid than others) for whenever it's flat, and nerves are real at this point. But anfield at its best can make our players feel 10 feet tall, and I struggle to relate to those who go the game and don't want to add to the noise of the 12th man - especially in the current context. I'm hopeful the place will be more alive for the remaining few homes

[Kloppage Time]

From the Brighton match thread, be proud!

My first time in Anfield, it really does leave places like Old Trafford, the various Emirates and Stamford Bridge in the dust for atmosphere, light years ahead.

https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/liverpool-vs-brighton-hove-albion-official-match-thread.407231/page-35#post-11078087

Anfield is the best experience available to travelling fans in England. The stadium, the singing, the atmosphere, the surrounding streets and murals, the sense of heritage, and obviously the football they're playing. A pretty unbeatable package IMO.

https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/liverpool-vs-brighton-hove-albion-official-match-thread.407231/page-35#post-11078250

[damomad]

Thought it was ok for a 2pm Sunday kickoff against a mid table side. Some of the biggest reactions were due to the shite officiating. Brighton supporters seemed like a decent lot, respectful when it mattered.

[BCCC]

Hilarious how we make excuses for a lack of atmosphere with early Sunday kick off this, bank holiday weekend that then jump straight on a player thread and slag them to high heaven for being off form.

[zamagiure]

It was ok, nothing special. It picked up when we went on front but the offside goal seemed to spook everyone and it became a very nervous situation.

[RainbowFlick]

i'm usually on the Kop but have ended up with some Annie Lowers this half of the season. i actually thought it was poor!? maybe it's a perception thing, but it just felt pretty flat. could literally hear a pindrop at points. and i've been in plenty bad 3pm matches, it just felt pretty flat all round

a few people who'd paid a stupid amount to be there too, who'd knocked off at about 85minutes weirdly.

[Fromola]

From the Brighton match thread, be proud!

My first time in Anfield, it really does leave places like Old Trafford, the various Emirates and Stamford Bridge in the dust for atmosphere, light years ahead.

https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/liverpool-vs-brighton-hove-albion-official-match-thread.407231/page-35#post-11078087

Anfield is the best experience available to travelling fans in England. The stadium, the singing, the atmosphere, the surrounding streets and murals, the sense of heritage, and obviously the football they're playing. A pretty unbeatable package IMO.

https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/liverpool-vs-brighton-hove-albion-official-match-thread.407231/page-35#post-11078250

They're okay Brighton fans in general. Helps that the city has its own vibe to it and sense of place, rather than Tory suburbia or some shithole in the Midlands. Very complimentary towards Mac as well and they fucking hate Chelsea.

The new stand should help a lot though, as it brings more noise and accoustics to that end.

[disgraced cake]

From the Brighton match thread, be proud!

Luton fans were similarly complimentary over the 2nd half atmosphere recently too, though it was much louder for that than it was on Sunday. In fact there was twenty minutes or so in that game which I've  enjoyed more than anything since about 2019 in terms of the match-going experience. That's not to say big atmospheres are alien to a long-time lower league club but in that sort of stadium with that sort of support in pursuit of success, there's nothing else like it in England.

It's ether been first leg at home - which makes it just a first half of the tie - or we've won well away in the first leg which then takes the tension out of it a bit for the Anfield game. Therefore Atalanta won't be that big European night but if we get through the semi final would bring that.

In the league obviously Wolves would be massive if the title is on the line. Spurs promises to be a big one as well. Hoping for more low key wins against Sheff U and Palace without the stress and drama because it catches up with you having to go flat out every game.

I think if we go in to the Wolves match top and needing a point/three for the title you'd see scenes perhaps only bettered by St Etienne or Chelsea '05. Spurs match is the closest to the 30th year anniversary of the old Kop's final game and I think there's already been word of that being celebrated in some way, maybe a flag day or something.

[Drinks Sangria]

On disgraced cakes’ post above, that period of time between chasing the equaliser against Luton and chasing the goal to go ahead is the best atmosphere I’ve felt in the place for a sustained period in a league match in years. Beat even the very good atmosphere in the City game.

Yesterday seemed more a combination of nerves and fury. At 1-1 there was a spell where the sound and atmosphere picked up but the cheer at the final whistle was massively one of relief.

[swoopy]

https://twitter.com/KouroshAMM/status/1774578787490955648?s=19

Are we going to make a RAWK tiktok against Sheffield Utd on Thursday? Jesus christ.

[fridgepants]

Every so often I keep remembering this and wondering how the thread starter got on https://www.reddit.com/r/Liverpool/comments/1bdtemk/is_it_common_to_order_an_uber_from_liverpool_to/

Was all set to try and get a ticket to tomorrow night's game after registering for the sale and then realised there was no way for me to actually get there and back thanks to train strikes and the nightbus consequently selling out.

I listened to the Fulham game on the radio and the sound coming from the ground was immense, came across much more clearly than on TV - was it just that that was a mental game or is Sky just a bit rubbish at allowing it to come through? Some guy near John Murray was giving it Ring Of Fire for about ten minutes straight.

[rob1966]

Going tomorrow with the kids, we'll be hoarse by FT I can guarantee that

[tunred]

thought upper annie was brilliant tonight

[mattyyt]

Not gonna say it nicely anymore, fuck off shouting “shout” at Gomez you nobheads.

[meady1981]

Not gonna say it nicely anymore, fuck off shouting “shout” at Gomez you nobheads.

I think the Premier league should seriously look at docking us points because of this.

[Yorkykopite]

I think the Premier league should seriously look at docking us points because of this.

They just have done.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Not gonna say it nicely anymore, fuck off shouting “shout” at Gomez you nobheads.

He can be a bit quiet to be fair.

[fridgepants]

I just want him to get a goal so that we, and the commentators, can all just move on with our lives.

Also Jurgen said he'd give his wife some money when it happens, she can treat herself to one of the fancy £5 meal deals they do now.

[DangerScouse]

Wolves winner to take down number 20 would do!

[FlashGordon]

It has definitely become less noticeable over the TV in the last few games so at least a few are stopping.

[Oh Jimmy Jimmy]

thought upper annie was brilliant tonight

It’s been like that since it opened. A heady mix of day trippers who are thrilled to be at Anfield and who know and want to sing the songs.  And locals who have been on the waiting  list for years and are happy to lead them. Think Jurgen appreciates the new dimension.

[ABJ]

He can be a bit quiet to be fair.

[SouthDerryLaggo]

What's the new Diaz Bella ciao song?

[bird_lfc]

Fans and players rubbing off on eachother it seems. No one sounds or looks arsed.

[Caps4444]

Atalanta have been unbelievable…..made us look rubbish today.

[TheShanklyGates]

Fans and players rubbing off on eachother it seems. No one sounds or looks arsed.

Looks like both the players and the crowd turned up tonight expecting an easy victory. Zero fight or urgency on display from anywhere.

[Ma Vie en Rouge]

Atalanta have been unbelievable…..made us look rubbish today.

They've been workmanlike, and energised.

We've been utterly awful all over the pitch, for the whole game.

[Caston]

Great last European match at Anfield for Klopp

[Kashinoda]

No one was arsed really.

[Clint Eastwood]

No flags though, that showed 'em.

[Teapot Bob]

That was dire. Beyond pathetic.

Wasn't just because the performance was so bad either. There was no energy in the ground from our lot. Anyone who goes regularly knows we can be as quiet as any fan base, but we're supposed to turn up in the right moments - that's supposedly what makes anfield famous. Klopp's (probably) last European home. Under the lights. And we serve up that monastic effort. Hard to work out what happened on or off the pitch tonight.

[CornerTakenQuickly]

Just want to get back in the ground for Palace and scream. Should be feral if it wasn't going to be already

[A-Bomb]

No flags though, that showed 'em.

Said that before the game kicked off - does anyone think the owners give a shit if we bring flags or not. In a massive game, just get the fuck behind the team, wholly. It was a ridiculous decision, that sets a negative tone that the team and staff that went out tonight had fuck all to do with. Whomever drove this got it wrong and needs to give their head a wobble.

[andy07]

The famous European night atmosphere shot down good and proper tonight.  That was about as bad as it gets.  Lethargy on and off the pitch, it’s only Atalanta we don’t need to put in a shift tonight. When visiting fans taunt us about our atmosphere we are always able to say that we deliver when it matters, and nowhere else is like Anfield on European nights. 

[ScubaSteve]

It’s been the worst European season for years for atmosphere. Tonight topped it off. Not much going on at all. Didn’t feel like a big European night.

It probably did rub off on the players. Just like the need to sub some of our players tonight, it’s a shame we can’t sub off some of the fans too. Loads of empty seats next to us and have been all season. They should’ve be allowed to purchase again

If you’re not bothered or you’re not in the ground to shout, sing, clap or whatever, then just stop going!!

Far too many hospitality and far too many day trippers for a European night. The atmosphere has gone stale

[Red_Mist]

Said that before the game kicked off - does anyone think the owners give a shit if we bring flags or not. In a massive game, just get the fuck behind the team, wholly. It was a ridiculous decision, that sets a negative tone that the team and staff that went out tonight had fuck all to do with. Whomever drove this got it wrong and needs to give their head a wobble.

Give over, it was a legitimate protest. As if a lack of flags made the team play poorly or the atmosphere be shite. Be upset after tonight’s defeat by all means but don’t blame the supporters that work hard to make the Kop look great week in week out.

[andy07]

Said that before the game kicked off - does anyone think the owners give a shit if we bring flags or not. In a massive game, just get the fuck behind the team, wholly. It was a ridiculous decision, that sets a negative tone that the team and staff that went out tonight had fuck all to do with. Whomever drove this got it wrong and needs to give their head a wobble.

Agreed, a massive shoot yourselves in the foot decision from Spion Kop 1906 and SOS. Yes the lack of consultation with supporters over price rises was wrong, but to throw the teddy out of the pram on a European QF night is incredibly short sighted.  There are other opportunities to make the point.  Our support in general and The Kop in particular is the catalyst for our players and the fear factor for the opposition.  When the Atalanta players took to the pitch with only the sound of their own fans in their ears it must have been one hell of a boost, “hey Anfield is not all it is cracked up to be.”