“I admire your fondness for the History Channel.”
“It’s a sinking ship.”
“I’d rather spend a day watching grass grow than see your team play.”
“22 years and counting...”
Friendship exists for two reasons:
One is to be there for your friend when he/she is in need. And the other is to irritate your buddy with such statements on Premier League weekends.
Let me put it this way. I consider myself lucky because I get to hang around with, probably, the greatest company that anyone could ever wish for.
But the fact that I grew up supporting Liverpool doesn’t present an occasion worth cheering when, on Saturdays, I take my seat on a couch with my beer can, surrounded by “people” who support Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and, God forbid, Everton!
Friendship just treads on a vacuum in these times, and opportunity presents itself when characters like Jay Spearing hand out freebies to the opposition.
To survive the grilling is one thing but to come out of it still feeling confident about your choice of a club is another. Although my love for Liverpool runs deeper than my buddies can fathom, I can understand why young supporters these days find it hard to publicly state their love for LFC.
Because, unless you reside in Merseyside or are Irish, it is
inevitable that you’re bound to run into a person who shares the same
passion for the beautiful game—but happens to be a Man United, Arsenal
or a Chelsea supporter.
And you’ll know that the world is coming to an end when a random person you meet on the road happens to be a Manchester City supporter from Bombay.
Silly jokes aside, the last few days for Liverpool Football Club hasn’t really been to the tastes of the supporters.
With the removal of Reds manager Kenny Dalglish, LFC seem to be stepping away from the spirit of Shankly era into a modern age with a young, capable and ambitious manager leading the way.
Last season,the Reds' disappointing eighth-place finish in the final standings was the final nail in the coffin for the Anfield King. Mid-season controversies such as the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra row destroyed the club’s image amongst its peers and partners.
So, what now for LFC?
Jamie Carragher, who may be in his last season, and Steven Gerrard, who looks less likely to go the way of Ryan Giggs and play until the age of 40, are the last remaining bits of the Liverpool Football Club with a Merseyside connection.
And then, of course, there is Ian Ayre!
The Champions League nights are still far from reality, and
given the condition of the squad, there is a doubt whether Liverpool
will be able to get back into Europe’s premier competition by the end of
next season.
The Stanley Park stadium project is still a mystery as far as details about its progress is concerned. Also, Liverpool’s new kits suggest a measure of desperation, in trying to get that luck that was missing in front of goal throughout the season, by going old school with the Liver bird and the design.
And with questions still remaining firm over the appointment of a successor to Kenny Dalglish, Fenway Sports Group finds itself at a crossroads with regards to the LFC's development.
Now that we’ve had a quick recap of the business concerns of the club, let’s take a moment to think about why exactly is it that, despite its many problems, LFC still is one of the biggest clubs on this planet and has the most passionate supporters in this world?
Being a Liverpool supporter, in these days of message boards and live chats, often involves defending the club’s history from being “trolled” over by rival supporters.
And Liverpool’s lack of Premier League success has, in some way, ensured that that happens.
Supporters these days demand instant success. But, while Manchester City could do it, Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t.
This proved not only that money can’t always buy success, it also showed that money can’t buy history.
I’ve a particular beef with people who show an utter disregard for Liverpool’s history and nonchalantly trash the record of 18-league titles. Their argument that even Huddersfield were league champions once upon a time shows plain foolishness.
The modern era, driven by its media madness, has managed to convince the ordinary supporter that short-term success determines a club’s place amongst the elite.
This ensures that common sense is lost when defining meaning of success.
Since 1900, Liverpool’s football achievements took them through a 90-year journey. Liverpool’s derby clashes with Everton and Manchester United are still the most anticipated of league matches. Any transfer that involves Liverpool gets maximum media attention.
Any sentence that carries the name of Shankly is important as is anything that involves the name Anfield. This proves that the success and profile of a club aren't determined over a short period of time.
This is exactly the reason why Bayern Munich remains the biggest club in Germany despite Borussia Dortmund winning the league two years in a row. This is the same reason why Real Madrid will always rule over FC Barcelona, despite the talent pool at hand with the Catalan club.
This is exactly the same reason why Juventus are Serie A’s biggest club despite the fact that Inter Milan won the majority of league honours in the last decade. it is exactly the same reason why Manchester United, despite the fact that it took the Red Devils nearly 130 years and 20 years of Premier League dominance to reach where Liverpool status are but even then Liverpool FC will forever be the biggest clubs in English football.
Plus the fact that nothing can beat the experience of singing along to Gerry and the Pacemakers with The Kop in full attendance.
Coming back to the original question—Why is Liverpool the best club to support in World Football?
As a Liverpool supporter, I feel a connection to my club. And it is one that every Liverpool supporter feels, as well.
It is a feeling which is exclusive; it is a feeling that lets you know that
“You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1193702-why-liverpool-are-the-best-team-to-support-in-world-football
“It’s a sinking ship.”
“I’d rather spend a day watching grass grow than see your team play.”
“22 years and counting...”
Friendship exists for two reasons:
One is to be there for your friend when he/she is in need. And the other is to irritate your buddy with such statements on Premier League weekends.
Let me put it this way. I consider myself lucky because I get to hang around with, probably, the greatest company that anyone could ever wish for.
But the fact that I grew up supporting Liverpool doesn’t present an occasion worth cheering when, on Saturdays, I take my seat on a couch with my beer can, surrounded by “people” who support Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and, God forbid, Everton!
Friendship just treads on a vacuum in these times, and opportunity presents itself when characters like Jay Spearing hand out freebies to the opposition.
To survive the grilling is one thing but to come out of it still feeling confident about your choice of a club is another. Although my love for Liverpool runs deeper than my buddies can fathom, I can understand why young supporters these days find it hard to publicly state their love for LFC.
And you’ll know that the world is coming to an end when a random person you meet on the road happens to be a Manchester City supporter from Bombay.
Silly jokes aside, the last few days for Liverpool Football Club hasn’t really been to the tastes of the supporters.
With the removal of Reds manager Kenny Dalglish, LFC seem to be stepping away from the spirit of Shankly era into a modern age with a young, capable and ambitious manager leading the way.
Last season,the Reds' disappointing eighth-place finish in the final standings was the final nail in the coffin for the Anfield King. Mid-season controversies such as the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra row destroyed the club’s image amongst its peers and partners.
So, what now for LFC?
Jamie Carragher, who may be in his last season, and Steven Gerrard, who looks less likely to go the way of Ryan Giggs and play until the age of 40, are the last remaining bits of the Liverpool Football Club with a Merseyside connection.
And then, of course, there is Ian Ayre!
The Stanley Park stadium project is still a mystery as far as details about its progress is concerned. Also, Liverpool’s new kits suggest a measure of desperation, in trying to get that luck that was missing in front of goal throughout the season, by going old school with the Liver bird and the design.
And with questions still remaining firm over the appointment of a successor to Kenny Dalglish, Fenway Sports Group finds itself at a crossroads with regards to the LFC's development.
Now that we’ve had a quick recap of the business concerns of the club, let’s take a moment to think about why exactly is it that, despite its many problems, LFC still is one of the biggest clubs on this planet and has the most passionate supporters in this world?
Being a Liverpool supporter, in these days of message boards and live chats, often involves defending the club’s history from being “trolled” over by rival supporters.
And Liverpool’s lack of Premier League success has, in some way, ensured that that happens.
Supporters these days demand instant success. But, while Manchester City could do it, Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t.
I’ve a particular beef with people who show an utter disregard for Liverpool’s history and nonchalantly trash the record of 18-league titles. Their argument that even Huddersfield were league champions once upon a time shows plain foolishness.
The modern era, driven by its media madness, has managed to convince the ordinary supporter that short-term success determines a club’s place amongst the elite.
This ensures that common sense is lost when defining meaning of success.
Since 1900, Liverpool’s football achievements took them through a 90-year journey. Liverpool’s derby clashes with Everton and Manchester United are still the most anticipated of league matches. Any transfer that involves Liverpool gets maximum media attention.
Any sentence that carries the name of Shankly is important as is anything that involves the name Anfield. This proves that the success and profile of a club aren't determined over a short period of time.
This is exactly the reason why Bayern Munich remains the biggest club in Germany despite Borussia Dortmund winning the league two years in a row. This is the same reason why Real Madrid will always rule over FC Barcelona, despite the talent pool at hand with the Catalan club.
This is exactly the same reason why Juventus are Serie A’s biggest club despite the fact that Inter Milan won the majority of league honours in the last decade. it is exactly the same reason why Manchester United, despite the fact that it took the Red Devils nearly 130 years and 20 years of Premier League dominance to reach where Liverpool status are but even then Liverpool FC will forever be the biggest clubs in English football.
Plus the fact that nothing can beat the experience of singing along to Gerry and the Pacemakers with The Kop in full attendance.
Coming back to the original question—Why is Liverpool the best club to support in World Football?
As a Liverpool supporter, I feel a connection to my club. And it is one that every Liverpool supporter feels, as well.
It is a feeling which is exclusive; it is a feeling that lets you know that
“You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
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