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Beyond the turnstiles: How the streets around Anfield became part of Liverpool FC’s identity
There is a moment on a Liverpool matchday when Anfield seems to expand beyond the stadium itself. Long before the players emerge from the tunnel, the surrounding streets begin to change. Scarves appear. Familiar songs can be heard among the crowds. Friends search for their usual meeting points. Supporters who have followed Liverpool for generations share the same pavements with visitors who have travelled thousands of miles to see Anfield for the first time. By kick-off, around 60,000 supporters will be inside the stadium. But the Liverpool matchday has already been underway for hours. That distinction matters, because Liverpool Football Club’s identity has never existed solely within the boundaries of a football ground. The neighbourhood surrounding Anfield has played its own part in the ...