Why Liverpool? I asked. “You know why. Just write it down.” I do know why: for the same reasons as this guy. Sasha and I have been best friends for thirty years and we discussed football related matters about million times, so I know. He writes for living; about his literary genius you can read all over the internet. Better yet, just pick up one of his books. … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, ALEKSANDAR
WTF?, I asked. “You know, Bird loves Liverpool”, said one of his friends. The idea and and rule of Footballists, simple and never-changing, is to talk and take pictures of people wearing shirts of their favourite football teams. This is, obviously, a special edition on our blog so let’s make an exception. If Khun Bird would be wearing his favourite shirt today the gods would … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, KHUN BIRD
Why Liverpool?, I asked many times and got always the same answer in a language I don’t speak with the attitude I understand perfectly. There is no need for translation – a raised eyebrow and a pose of someone who will never give up speak volumes. I know Khun Suarez for many years. He is one of tough motorcycle taxi drivers working in my … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, SUAREZ
Why Liverpool? I asked. “My uncle is responsible.” I talked to Andy in front of 11th Street bar after Liverpool’s game, and a few beers, so I’m not sure I remember his exact words. But an uncle had something to do with him falling for Liverpool and not some other club. Andy came to live in New York City not long ago. He is from a … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, ANDY
Why Liverpool? I asked. “I started dating Andy who is a passionate Liverpool fan and that was it.” Finally, it looks as if the long winter is over. We can expect a great football year ahead with exciting finales in a few European leagues as well as the World Cup. This weekend I was in New York City. I went to watch West Ham – Liverpool match … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, TANYA
Why Liverpool? I asked. “Liverpool has been my team since I was a little girl growing up in Minnesota.” Sometimes I don’t desire to find out more than what strangers tell me right after I ask the question, so not to spoil the story I imagine. I don’t know if Britania was just visiting New York, like me, or she lives there now. I don’t … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, BRITANIA
Why Liverpool? I asked. “Because I started dating Lev.” Smadar fell in love with Liverpool through her love for Lev. The amount of love in this post surely beats all the predecessors so I’ll leave it at that. Continue reading LIVERPOOL, SMADAR
Why Liverpool? I asked. “When I realized that Yossi Benayoun plays for Liverpool I became a fan. You know, I’m Jewish.” Lev’s answer further complicates what’s already complicated; he provided yet another reason, first of this kind on this site, to fall for a club. We met in a pub one early Sunday morning and shared the experience of watching, on TV, Liverpool beat Man … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, LEV
Why Liverpool? I asked. “Born red, always red.” John was born in Liverpool so I inquired further: Why not Everton, why Liverpool? His father was a Liverpool fan and one of John’s earlier memories is of the 1971 FA Cup final between Liverpool and Arsenal at Wembley which his father attended. Liverpool lost the game but John became a fan. In all of his family only … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, JOHN
Why Liverpool? I asked. “What is Liverpool?” I suspected that would be the answer even before I asked the question we usually ask for this blog. Nurul Amin simply doesn’t know Liverpool nor does he know much about other teams and players. However, he knows football and loves it. Nurul Amin is a Rohingya refugee and that is as bad as being a Bosnian but … Continue reading LIVERPOOL, NURUL AMIN
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