Liverpool fans booed the national anthem during the FA Cup final against Chelsea and it remains to be seen what happens when Brentford arrives at Anfield
Liverpool fans at Wembley during the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022
Liverpool fans at Wembley during the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022
Liverpool have decided to play the national anthem at Anfield today ahead of the match against Brentford, to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
But in May, Liverpool fans booed the national anthem again ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
The national anthem is traditionally played at national finals at Wembley. However, Liverpool fans are known for booing 'God Save the Queen' in the home country of English football over the years.
There are plenty of reasons Liverpool fans - and city dwellers in general - choose not to associate themselves with the British national anthem. The origin of why the Merseyside red half booed the national anthem dates back to the 1980s.
The "managed decline" of the city by the Conservative government was followed by government failures following the Hillsborough disaster, which further reinforced these feelings. A regularly spotted flag at Anfield reads "scouse not English" and will most likely be on display at most matches.
While in recent years Merseyside residents feel they continue to be neglected by the state, they believe the food banks outside Anfield and Goodison are evidence of growing inequality.
The cold relationship between the city and the country is also reflected in the England national team, with many Liverpudlian not supporting England at major tournaments such as the Euro or World Cup. Liverpool believe they have been put in an impossible position after making the decision to play the national anthem ahead of their home game against Brentford today - despite strong objections from some fans.
The Premier League contacted clubs last week to 'strongly suggest' that the anthem be played before games this weekend. Liverpool are aware that the power of emotion on the matter has put them in an impossible position, with Anfield fans having a personal choice to score the crowning goal and react to the national anthem. resounded.
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