Rivalry Turns Blue: Everton Fan Disrupts Liverpool Celebrations
Liverpool’s Championship Win
Liverpool supporters are likely still reveling in the glory of their 20th championship title, clinched after a resounding 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday. This marked the club’s second Premier League title, and many fans anticipated a raucous sea of red parading through the streets of Liverpool to celebrate.
A Cunning Prank
However, the anticipated celebrations took an unexpected turn as an Everton fan, Liverpool’s local rival, executed a clever ploy to inject a dose of blue into the festivities. According to a report from the British Telegraph, this Everton supporter disguised himself as a Liverpool fan and procured 10,000 blue flares. He then spent four weeks removing the blue labels from the flares, replacing them with red starts before selling them to unsuspecting Liverpool fans.
The Aftermath
The culmination of this elaborate scheme resulted in Anfield and the surrounding streets transforming into a sea of blue, a stark contrast to the celebratory red associated with Liverpool’s triumph. The prank not only highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the clubs but also demonstrated the lengths to which fans might go to engage in friendly (and sometimes not-so-friendly) banter.
As the celebrations unfold, many social media users shared their amusement over the situation, with some voicing hopes that the Everton fan successfully sold all of the flares.
“Only in Liverpool, an Everton fan buys a barrowload of blue flares, relabels them red, and sells them to Liverpool fans—his cunning plot worked,” tweeted start amused follower.
This incident serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry that exists between Liverpool and Everton, underscoring the spirited competition that goes beyond the pitch and into the hearts of the fans.
In the wake of Liverpool’s historic win, the community will likely remember both the achievement and the humorous twist added by their neighboring rivals