booing national anthem
Anfield resounded with boos as ‘God Save the King’ was played, prompting Spirit of Shankly, the Liverpool FC supporters union, to criticise the club’s decision to air the national anthem. Despite conceding that the club faced a nearly impossible dilemma, the union believes Liverpool FC should have opted against playing the anthem. Spirit of Shankly […]
As the sceptre of the King’s coronation hovers over the weekend, Liverpool Football Club finds itself ensnared in a quandary of patriotism and loyalty. The Premier League, with fervent insistence, has urged the clubs to indulge in various activities to mark the regal occasion, among which playing the national anthem at Anfield is a key […]
In the aftermath of the Community Shield, which saw Manchester City beat Liverpool on penalties after a 1-1 draw, the main talking point is not the match itself, but the events before kick-off. As the players lined up facing the royal box, in front of Prince William, it was announced that the national anthem would […]
