OPINION Gary Neville criticised Anfield atmosphere but it’s Manchester United supporters who should be ashamed saga

OPINION Gary Neville criticised Anfield atmosphere but it’s Manchester United supporters who should be ashamed saga

Chants of ‘Feed the Scousers’ and ‘Always the victims’ were heard during Liverpool’s draw with Manchester United

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Connor O’Neill
ByConnor O’NeillSenior Football Writer
17:10, 18 DEC 2023
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Manchester United fans following their side’s draw with Liverpool
Manchester United fans following their side’s draw with Liverpool (Image: (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images))

Perhaps it was because Anfield was half empty and the cameras had been switched off that Manchester United supporters suddenly found their voice.

However, what they decided to sing was nothing short of disgraceful, but at the same time, unfortunately, not surprising.

‘Always the victims’ was the song some so-called United supporters decided to belt out as Liverpool fans headed for the exits after the goalless draw. It is a direct and callous jibe about a disaster.

But Liverpool supporters have long been targeted for tragedy-chanting. Fans have taunted Reds supporters by singing ‘Always the victims’ – which is regarded as a reference to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

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Reds fans should not still be carrying these horrible stereotypes and being reminded of that terrible day in their history over and over again, but unfortunately they are.

But ‘Always the victims’ isn’t the only song that Liverpool supporters are often forced to endure. We also have reached that time of year when the chants of ‘Feed the Scousers’ resurface.

The ‘Feed the Scousers’ song has been around since 1984. The juxtaposition is as brainless as it is vile.

Sunday was one of those moments when ‘modern’ football fans trotted out the same old shameful songs in the name of ‘banter’. The songs, however, are far from funny.

The chants from United supporters were utterly shameless. They were also depressingly inaccurate.

And to make matters worse, they came on an afternoon when the atmosphere inside Anfield was called into question.

Granted before the action got underway, Liverpool had to release a statement after an incident in which a bottle was hurled at the United team coach as it arrived at Anfield. But in the statement the club confirmed that anyone found guilty could be handed a life ban from attending matches at Anfield.

It was the type of swift action that should be applauded. The incident was also ultimately the mindless act of one idiot.

Speaking during commentary on Sky Sports, former United defender Gary Neville claimed that the atmosphere during the draw was the worst he had experienced at Anfield.

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“I have to say, this is by far the worst atmosphere I’ve ever seen at Anfield for a Manchester United game,” he remarked. “It’s really, really quiet so far, other than the first five minutes where they were up for it.”

Now, while Neville might be right, the atmosphere inside Anfield on Sunday might not have been at its best, and perhaps that is because some Reds supporters just turned up expecting a routine win given the form of the two clubs heading into the game.

But even so, with all the talk about the atmosphere, perhaps it would be better if the focus of the football world was on the appalling chants from United supporters.

The chants are an utterly shameful act. Words carry meaning and consequences, and those involved need to be called out, as it is the only way this sad state of affairs is going to end.

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OPINIONGary Neville criticised Anfield atmosphere but it’s Manchester United supporters who should be ashamed
Chants of ‘Feed the Scousers’ and ‘Always the victims’ were heard during Liverpool’s draw with Manchester United

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Connor O’Neill
ByConnor O’NeillSenior Football Writer
17:10, 18 DEC 2023
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Manchester United fans following their side’s draw with Liverpool
Manchester United fans following their side’s draw with Liverpool (Image: (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images))

Perhaps it was because Anfield was half empty and the cameras had been switched off that Manchester United supporters suddenly found their voice.

However, what they decided to sing was nothing short of disgraceful, but at the same time, unfortunately, not surprising.

‘Always the victims’ was the song some so-called United supporters decided to belt out as Liverpool fans headed for the exits after the goalless draw. It is a direct and callous jibe about a disaster.

But Liverpool supporters have long been targeted for tragedy-chanting. Fans have taunted Reds supporters by singing ‘Always the victims’ – which is regarded as a reference to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

READ MORE: Wataru Endo makes ‘amazing’ Liverpool point after draw against Manchester United

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Reds fans should not still be carrying these horrible stereotypes and being reminded of that terrible day in their history over and over again, but unfortunately they are.

But ‘Always the victims’ isn’t the only song that Liverpool supporters are often forced to endure. We also have reached that time of year when the chants of ‘Feed the Scousers’ resurface.

The ‘Feed the Scousers’ song has been around since 1984. The juxtaposition is as brainless as it is vile.

Sunday was one of those moments when ‘modern’ football fans trotted out the same old shameful songs in the name of ‘banter’. The songs, however, are far from funny.

The chants from United supporters were utterly shameless. They were also depressingly inaccurate.

And to make matters worse, they came on an afternoon when the atmosphere inside Anfield was called into question.

Granted before the action got underway, Liverpool had to release a statement after an incident in which a bottle was hurled at the United team coach as it arrived at Anfield. But in the statement the club confirmed that anyone found guilty could be handed a life ban from attending matches at Anfield.

It was the type of swift action that should be applauded. The incident was also ultimately the mindless act of one idiot.

Speaking during commentary on Sky Sports, former United defender Gary Neville claimed that the atmosphere during the draw was the worst he had experienced at Anfield.

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“I have to say, this is by far the worst atmosphere I’ve ever seen at Anfield for a Manchester United game,” he remarked. “It’s really, really quiet so far, other than the first five minutes where they were up for it.”

Now, while Neville might be right, the atmosphere inside Anfield on Sunday might not have been at its best, and perhaps that is because some Reds supporters just turned up expecting a routine win given the form of the two clubs heading into the game.

But even so, with all the talk about the atmosphere, perhaps it would be better if the focus of the football world was on the appalling chants from United supporters.

The chants are an utterly shameful act. Words carry meaning and consequences, and those involved need to be called out, as it is the only way this sad state of affairs is going to end.

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