Before the Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday afternoon at Anfield, the national anthem was greeted with jeers by Liverpool supporters.
Liverpool announced that it would play “God Save the King” after the league contacted clubs playing home games and “strongly suggested” they take note of the historic event. King Charles’ coronation is taking place in London on Saturday.
Although the club played the national anthem, the crowd began to boo loudly even before it began, drowning out any attempts by the players to join in.
Because of a long-standing dislike for the establishment, Reds supporters heckled the national anthem, which used to be called “God Save the Queen,” before the FA Cup final last year and the Community Shield in July.
‘Just over a week ago, the Premier League contacted all home teams and strongly advised them to honor this historic milestone across home fixtures this weekend and gave a list of activities for clubs to get engaged in,’ according to a post on Liverpool’s official website.
The national anthem will be played just before kickoff, at which point players and officials will assemble in the center circle. Of course, how each person at Anfield on Saturday marks this event is a personal decision, and we are aware that some fans have strong opinions on the matter.
‘It’s galling when the country is going through what it is,’ John Gibbons of the Liverpool fan podcast The Anfield Wrap said in a foreboding statement about Reds supporters’ possible rebellion. When millions of dollars are spent on the coronation in London, foodbanks will be outside the stadium.
There are individuals in this city who are unable to eat, which is absurd given that millions are being spent on crowning someone.
“I don’t believe the club ought to have done it,” I said. Instead of standing their ground, they should have been kicking the supporters.
It will result in criticism from the fans since they won’t give in. Why are people being forced to do something they don’t want to do? should be considered.
Manager Jurgen Klopp responded, “This is definitely a subject I cannot really have a proper opinion about because I am from Germany,” when asked for his thoughts on the situation before the game. A King or Queen does not exist in our realm.
I’ve never dealt with that. When all the weddings are big events in Germany, it’s lovely to watch from the outside, but it’s like watching a movie because we don’t feel that.
I have no doubt that the coronation will be enjoyed by a large portion of the population in our nation, but not by everyone.
“I think that’s all I can say,” I said, “and the rest is the club’s position; my position.”