The Reds had conceded 7 goals to Tottenham Hotspur during a crushing defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in April 1963. This is also the first time both Liverpool and Manchester United have conceded 6 or more goals each on the same matchday. Has Liverpool ever conceded 7 goals? The Reds had conceded 7 goals to Tottenham … Read more
Liverpool was a pioneer in the development of modern dock technology, transport systems and port management, and building construction. Six areas in the historic centre and docklands of Liverpool bear witness to the development of one of the world’s major trading centres in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Why did Xabi Alonso leave … Read more
Liverpool is known as England’s most Catholic city, due to its Catholic population being significantly higher than other parts of England, which is largely due to migration from Ireland. Is Liverpool a Catholic city? In Liverpool LGA in 2021, the largest religious group was Western (Roman) Catholic (24.1% of all people), while 13.7% of people … Read more
Scouse (lobskause) was brought to the city by sailors from Scandinavia. People outside of Liverpool when visiting sampled and enjoyed the dish that it was vary popular in and outside of Liverpool so much so that outsiders nicknamed the people of Liverpool scousers after the dish. Why are people called Scousers? Scouse (lobskause) was brought … Read more
Cityzens | Manchester City Supporters and Fans. What are Man City fans called? Cityzens | Manchester City Supporters and Fans. What is the nickname for Liverpool fans? Liverpool fans often refer to themselves as Kopites, a reference to the fans who once stood, and now sit, on the Kop at Anfield. In 2008 a group … Read more
For decades, FC Barcelona fans have been known as Culés – in a similar way that Real Madrid supporters consider themselves Vikingos. They are nicknames that both sets of supporters are proud to be associated with, terms that have been used freely among fans for years and are not in any way considered derogatory. What … Read more
Liverpool were free to wear the gold badge during their Champions League campaign, but Premier League rules meant Liverpool were permitted to display the world champion logo for just one domestic game. Why can’t Liverpool wear the badge? Liverpool were free to wear the gold badge during their Champions League campaign, but Premier League rules … Read more
Thus it is not surprising that by 1611, the mistake was almost official. Later the cormorant was confused with a bird called, in Dutch, something like LEVER so as to make a play on the name Liverpool. However, since 1797, the emblem of Liverpool has officially been cormorant. Why is the Liverpool logo a bird? … Read more
The liver bird (/ˈlaɪvərbɜːrd/ LY-vər-burd) is a mythical creature which is the symbol of the English city of Liverpool. Is the Liverpool logo a bird or dragon? The liver bird (/ˈlaɪvərbɜːrd/ LY-vər-burd) is a mythical creature which is the symbol of the English city of Liverpool. Why did Xabi Alonso leave Liverpool? I was happy … Read more
Mighty Red was announced as the official club mascot following the Fenway Sports Group takeover in 2012, firmly putting the Liverpool icon on the map as a global figure. Does Liverpool have a mascot? Mighty Red was announced as the official club mascot following the Fenway Sports Group takeover in 2012, firmly putting the Liverpool … Read more