Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show Liverpool’s uneasy England dynamic & is Konate off to Madrid?
Sep 8, 2025
Megan Feringa, a dedicated analyst of the Liverpool Women’s team, shares her insights on their recent Merseyside derby defeat. She discusses the challenges the team faces and the need for enhanced marketing to boost fan engagement. The panel also tackles Liverpool's complex relationship with the England national team, the potential transfer of Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid, and reflects on the impact of social media on supporter sentiments. Expect thoughtful commentary on the future direction of Liverpool in the evolving football landscape.
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Roots Of Liverpool’s England Disconnect
- Liverpool's uneasy relationship with England stems from deep historical, geographic and political causes that intensified over the last 20–25 years.
- Events like Thatcherism, Hillsborough and the Hillsborough Independent Panel reignited a sense of otherness and mistrust toward England.
Why Younger Fans Reject England
- Younger Liverpool fans' dislike of England mixes on-pitch grievances with broader social and political context intensified by social media.
- The 'Scousers Not English' sentiment has become more visible as younger generations embrace being othered.
Press-Box Protest At League Cup Final
- Simon described sitting down during the national anthem in the press box at a 2016 League Cup final and getting stared at by other journalists.
- He used the moment to underline how visible and loud the anthem booing had become in Liverpool.
