Just when it comes to nicknames, I'd say 'the old firm' is classier than 'el classico'.I hate it when people call Real v Barca "El Classico". I don't even know why I hate it but I do.
Just when it comes to nicknames, I'd say 'the old firm' is classier than 'el classico'.I hate it when people call Real v Barca "El Classico". I don't even know why I hate it but I do.
I agree. The PL is the most watched league in the world, generally seen as the best/most competitive and exciting league - these are the two most successful teams in that league and happen to be close enough geographically to be classed as a derby game whilst absolutely hating one another.Just over a year since this conversation and I thought I’d revisit. I still stand by my original proclamation that United/Liverpool has become the biggest game in club football. I don’t think Real/Barca has done anything since to make question them falling from top spot. A game which once boasted all the best players on the pitch at the same time now has a bunch of yesterday’s men in the main.
I think you could feel the hype building for at least two weeks towards the Liverpool/United game this week. If another team were top, I just don’t think it would be like this.
I expect this weekend’s game to set viewing records for this season.
I think it is also that we have seen high profile players like figo move across from Barca to Real Madrid in the last 20 years. And before that Laudrup and Enrique. I don't think we can get a bang average player like shaqiri from liverpool. The same way we threatened to go to court to prevent Heinze from going to Liverpool. If I remember correctly, Liverpool offered to loan us players following Munich, but I believe we refused. The bitterness and animosity is simply on a different level.I agree. The PL is the most watched league in the world, generally seen as the best/most competitive and exciting league - these are the two most successful teams in that league and happen to be close enough geographically to be classed as a derby game whilst absolutely hating one another.
It has more bite to it than the El Classico in a better league.
Yeah exactly. It’s proper rivalry, people use the term ‘fierce rivalry’ for Derby’s etc but this one is proper fierce.I think it is also that we have seen high profile players like figo move across from Barca to Real Madrid in the last 20 years. And before that Laudrup and Enrique. I don't think we can get a bang average player like shaqiri from liverpool. The same way we threatened to go to court to prevent Heinze from going to Liverpool. If I remember correctly, Liverpool offered to loan us players following Munich, but I believe we refused. The bitterness and animosity is simply on a different level.
This Sunday is going to be epic, one way or the other.
There have been questions posed by Liverpool fans as to whether a banner for Marcus Rashford can be put on display on the Kop for this game. Basically to say "Hunger has no colours, Thank you Marcus". Hope this comes to fruition as there are a lot of more important things than football right now and this would at least acknowledge what he's done on a global scaleYeah exactly. It’s proper rivalry, people use the term ‘fierce rivalry’ for Derby’s etc but this one is proper fierce.
There’s no middle ground, just hatred.
The Old Farm Derby is still as fierce and passionate as it ever was. Worth a watch the next time Norwich face Ipswich.I think all the "big derbies" are losing something nowadays.
With so many managers and players from all over the world involved in those games it seems to have diluted the excitement on the pitch!
That would be classy in fairness. It would more attention to his cause as well which is only a good thing.There have been questions posed by Liverpool fans as to whether a banner for Marcus Rushford can be put on display on the Kop for this game. Basically to say "Hunger has no colours, Thank you Marcus". Hope this comes to fruition as there are a lot of more important things than football right now and this would at least acknowledge what he's done on a global scale
He is not a kick and rush merchantThere have been questions posed by Liverpool fans as to whether a banner for Marcus Rushford can be put on display on the Kop for this game. Basically to say "Hunger has no colours, Thank you Marcus". Hope this comes to fruition as there are a lot of more important things than football right now and this would at least acknowledge what he's done on a global scale
Sounds far too classy for Liverpool fans, so it’s probably a load of bollocks.There have been questions posed by Liverpool fans as to whether a banner for Marcus Rushford can be put on display on the Kop for this game. Basically to say "Hunger has no colours, Thank you Marcus". Hope this comes to fruition as there are a lot of more important things than football right now and this would at least acknowledge what he's done on a global scale
but the quality is questionable. Tevez still plays for Boca in his 40s...Boca-River is bigger than any game between european clubs.
Have you ever been to East Anglia?Boca-River is bigger than any game between european clubs. Only Real Madrid-Barcelona could match it.
In South America maybe, the rest of the world just doesn't care that much about anything else than their own domestic league and the big European competitions (CL and top 5 European leagues).Boca-River is bigger than any game between european clubs. Only Real Madrid-Barcelona could match it.
Haha edited!He is not a kick and rush merchant
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spo...rd-19621585#ICID=Android_EchoNewsApp_AppShareSounds far too classy for Liverpool fans, so it’s probably a load of bollocks.
You’re right, let’s not allow reality to get in the way of thishttps://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spo...rd-19621585#ICID=Android_EchoNewsApp_AppShare
Nothing like bringing personal hatred to a post that was meant to forget about the rivalry and concentrate on the good being done. Well done
La Liga as a whole hasn't had the neutrals attention since Ronaldo left, truth be told.Barca-Real has lost its spark recently.
True and both Real/Barca have declined a lot in recent seasons.La Liga as a whole hasn't had the neutrals attention since Ronaldo left, truth be told.
So you're saying that ALL Liverpool fans are classless? Way to stereotype!You’re right, let’s not allow reality to get in the way of this
Yes. I think the players on both sides at that time genuinely hated each other, which lead to problems in the Spanish NT, if I remember correctly. And Ronaldo has many iconic moments in his career, but that calma celebration at the Camp Nou was in my opinion, his greatest moment. It signaled the end of probably the greatest club side ever. Was in junior high at that time and it was always funny to see the Ronaldo and Messi fanboys go at each other(they still do now, tbf). Probably the last time Jose was among the 3 best managers in the world as well.True and both Real/Barca have declined a lot in recent seasons.
Don't think the Pep-Jose Clasicos will be matched for a long time. They were must watch.
I would say that's about right but, the media help by hyping this fixture up as much as they do.United Liverpool. I suspect it's the most watched game on the planet.