Liverpool Anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' Was Played At Old Trafford Last Night
Liverpool's iconic anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" was played at Old Trafford last night and it's caused a stir online.
The 'Theatre of Dreams' played host to the opening game in the Women's Euros, where hosts England beat Austria 1-0 in front of a record 68,000 fans.
It was a special atmosphere at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world and there was a serious buzz beforehand. But there was a tinge of controversy as the song for United's rivals, Liverpool, ended up on the pre-match playlist.
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Fans will be used to hearing the tune belted out at Anfield but not up the other end of the East Lancs road.
Videos were shared online of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and as expected, brought plenty of reaction on social media. Liverpool fans loved it, while United fans did not:
They have just played "You'll Never Walk Alone" at Old Trafford.
— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) July 6, 2022
Uefa are trolling.
So they play YNWA at Liverpool training ground now? https://t.co/h1bUBa04Qw
— Piang Shankly (@PiangShankly) July 7, 2022
obviously wasn’t our PA but who ever played it must not go to many games needs a new job https://t.co/Ku1hIVUxRp
— markwerkself (slava ukrayini) (@markwerkself) July 6, 2022
In terms of football trolling, this might be unbeaten. Could have at least played the proper version though, lads. https://t.co/aAfjyvItcR
— Paul Wheeler (@paulwradio) July 6, 2022
😂 Love it https://t.co/281pkZOtFs
— Luke Kelly (@lukekellyO3) July 6, 2022
No respect for Trafford! LOL🤣🤣🤣 #LFC https://t.co/DXZdnYfrsV
— 🇵🇸 (@vruz) July 7, 2022
I heard this a legit thought I was imagining it!#WEURO2022 https://t.co/9wP8NsOXhc
— Ryan Lee Gregory (@ryanleegregory) July 6, 2022
Things you love to see!
— Rakesh Singh (@RakSingh1) July 6, 2022
🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/fyjLK6SU9r
Is this some kind of a sick joke!? https://t.co/GBu7OqutKy
— Djemba (@follow1djemba) July 6, 2022
United getting hit left right and centre... Hard Times for us fans https://t.co/ZNxYKBUmvG
— Conor 🇾🇪 (@Conor_S22) July 6, 2022
The traditional track is of course associated with Liverpool but is also regularly sung by Scottish champions Celtic.
The most popular version was recorded back in 1963 by Gerry and the Peacemakers, a band based in Liverpool.
Yet it has been claimed on many an occasion that the song was first sung by United as a tribute to the Busby Babes following on from the Munich air disaster in 1958.
United and Liverpool will meet one another very soon as part of their pre-season preparations.
The two giants of English football are both on tour in Thailand and will face off at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on 12 July.
Josh Lawless