In 1974, at least 100,000 Liverpool supporters stood in sincere silence as Bill Shankly spoke from the steps of St. George’s hall. In Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool fans may have found an orator who can help them find their own voice.
“Since I came here to Liverpool, and to Anfield, I have drummed it in to my players time and again that they are priviledged to play for you… and if they didn’t believe me then, they believe me now.”
– At least 100,000 Liverpool supporters stood in sincere silence as Bill Shankly spoke from the steps of St. George’s hall
Prologue
A scarcity of miracles have parched our throats. It has made us less sure of ourselves when we sing songs of defiance. This 0-5 win vs Porto had been nine years in the making.
Grown men teared up by the end of the night. They’d tell you it was the pissing wind that got something in their eye. They would be lying. It was February 14th and these were men falling in love again.