I'm not even sure. But i know when I read the players statement, and found out that the team were going wearing the t-shirts, i groaned, because I knew what the reaction from the press would be. I know we say, fuck them and all that, and rightly so, but like it or not, they are a powerful beast. I've even been keeping away from it as much I can, but it's nearly impossible, we're being attacked from all fucking sides here.
This is where we disagree slightly, Bob. Because make no mistake - Liverpool FC and Liverpool the City have been attacked from all fucking sides for more years than I care to remember. Every year there is another attack from a new source. It's been going on since Thatcher and her Cronies and even before then. Look at the average opinion of your average 'Englishman' about Liverpool.
I'm in a different boat than some because I'm not originally from Liverpool - I'm not a Scouser, but I've lived here for 25 years.
I have lived outside Liverpool and I live in it now and I see what is flung at the City and the Club and the people is utterly unfair. In many cases it's bigoted. I can see it and be objective about it because I always remember what was said about "Scousers" and their "City".
When I first worked in Liverpool I was literally terrified. I remembered all the papers and the press more or less saying everyone there was benefit scum, would kill you if they had the chance and were basically evil. I was terrified.
And then I came across the lovliest, friendliest people I'd personally met in the UK. I came to a vibrant City proud of its past and although in trouble financially proud of its future to come. I found warmth, decency, quiet brilliance and acceptance.
And I've lived here ever since.
And yet look around even now - the same shite about 'Scousers' the same shite about the City. The same shite about Liverpool FC.
I may not be a Scouser but I'm fucking proud of this place, it's people and both Clubs. I used to live in other places in England but if they don't like us then fuck them.
This has been going on for decades.