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Chapter 1385 You Will Never Walk Alone (Part [-])
It was these crazy fans who brought Liverpool and the entire English football world to shame.

1989年4月15日在一场足总杯半决赛对阵诺丁汉森林足球俱乐部的比赛中，近百名利物浦球迷被压死。当天就有94名球迷当场死亡，四天后No.90五名球迷因伤势过重死于医院，No.90六名球迷则在四年后一直没有苏醒而死去。

After the Hillsborough tragedy, the government began a comprehensive review of stadium safety. The famous Taylor report later suggested that the authorities strictly require all top league clubs to use all-seat stands. The report stated that the main reason for the disaster was that the police failed to control it. Too crowded scene.

But after the Hillsborough tragedy, Liverpool seemed to have fallen into a vicious circle. They were reversed by their opponents at the last moment of the last round of their home game against Arsenal-and finally lost the title of the league champion with a goal difference disadvantage.

Dalglish blamed the loss on the Hillsborough tragedy, and then announced his resignation in 1991 because he could not face the negative impact of the incident.Dalglish was replaced by ex-Liverpool player Graeme Souness, but the man, with little success other than an FA Cup triumph in 1992, was soon dismissed as a member of the former boot room. Roy Evans, and this is the last member of the famous boot room to step forward. Since then, Liverpool and the boot room have slipped rapidly together. It just fell to the ground with a bang, and it hasn't gotten up from the dust until now.

The Liverpool team emblem hangs directly above the middle of the main stand of the stadium. In fact, the Liverpool team emblem was born as early as 1901.The badge is based on the symbol of Liverpool city - Liver Bird, and in the logo Liver Bird is placed in a shield, on top of the shield is the club's representative Shankly Gate and the famous team song You will never Standalone English title.The symmetrical flames on the left and right sides symbolize the memory of Hillsborough outside Anfield to commemorate the Hillsborough tragedy.At the same time, due to Liverpool's excellent defensive play and the unique shape of the team logo, Liverpool's style of play is known as toilet football.

And put aside other topics, the rest is the most familiar and most recognizable team song, you will never walk alone.The song originated from a Broadway musical "Carousel", composed by Richard Rodgers and lyricized by Oscar Harmstein, and was later included in their album by Liverpool musicians "Gerry and the Leader". The song was sung in unison by Liverpool fans at Anfield in the 20s and has since become an unparalleled melody.

Although there are still changes to the popular songs played at Anfield, in the hearts of Liverpool fans, you will never walk alone has long taken root and grown.

An old Liverpool fan recalled the grand occasion and said that everyone in the stadium sang along with the melody of this song, and I bought a record myself.On November 11st we spontaneously sang You'll Never Walk Alone as the team walked out of the tunnel and onto the pitch, which made for an extraordinary atmosphere.Once the song hasn't been played for a few minutes, people will say our song? And so the never-ending song is endlessly sung over Anfield.

The charm of this song is indeed enduring, and it will be played on time every time the players walk out of the tunnel and rush to the field.At this time, all the fans of the Red Army will solemnly stand in the stands and sing the team song attentively, and the stands at this time have already turned into a sea of ​​red.No matter whether the Red Army is leading, trailing or drawing, no matter whether the game has just started or is coming to an end, this popular song always echoes in every corner of the stadium.It has long been not as simple as a song, but has become a cultural symbol, or a kind of spiritual sustenance. When Liverpool fans sing this song, it seems that the world is beside them, and I am afraid that there are not many songs in the world that can do this kind of team song.

For fans of other clubs, it seems difficult to understand that a song can have so much special meaning.In the glorious moment when Liverpool ruled England and ruled Europe, this song is the best channel for fans to show their inner pride. In the dark years after the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies, this song is also for those who are wounded. Providing the best comfort, the song has also become a way for Liverpool fans to greet each other, deeply integrated into the history and culture of the Liverpool club, becoming an integral part of the club.

Leaving aside the melody You'll Never Walk Alone, the lyrics are a big part of why it's so popular with fans.Join forces with other fans to support your favorite team through the storm and stay optimistic.In another sense, the song does help the players as well.

There are many famous Liverpool players who once said that you will never make the hair on the back of the players' heads stand on end when you walk alone. When you hear this song on the field, it will really improve the confidence of the players. Help, and the singing of the fans supporting the team also made the atmosphere of the stadium wonderful.

When the players come out, they always pass under a sign that says "This is Anfield". The reason why this sign is placed here is entirely Shankly's idea. Shankly believes that this sign can remind the home players that they are Who are you playing for, and at the same time, it will also serve as a warning to the visiting team players, deterring them psychologically, this is Anfield, and you are playing against Liverpool.In that sense, the You'll Never Walk Alone song and the logo serve the same purpose.

Perhaps what Shankly, the legendary head coach said next, can make people understand some problems "This is the source of inspiration for Liverpool. Anyone who has listened to this song cannot but be moved by its tragedy. It is easier to weep for the story. Life is always miserable, and the older you get, the more you will have this negative feeling, but in the midst of misery, you can still move forward with your head held high, which is unyielding human nature. If or In the midst of wind and rain, you move forward with your head held high, and you still know that you will never walk alone, so no matter how severe the wind and rain, it is just a layer of fog before the golden sky, as long as you still have hope in your heart!"

(End of this chapter)