Hatred began in the industrial revolution.
The confrontation between Liverpool and Manchester United first started between the two cities. Liverpool is one of the most famous ports in Britain, and its early prosperity was also based on port trade. The industrial revolution came and Liverpool began to decline. As an industrial city in northwest China, Manchester relied heavily on the port transshipment of Liverpool at first, but after the opening of the Manchester Grand Canal at the end of 19, most ships could bypass Liverpool and sail directly to Manchester, which undoubtedly aggravated the decline of Liverpool. Therefore, Manchester and its Grand Canal have since become one of the envy objects of Liverpool people. After the industrial revolution, both Liverpool and Manchester gradually declined, but the hatred between the two cities still exists.
England's first derby
Less than an hour's drive from Manchester to Liverpool, the M62 Expressway makes the two cities almost no distance. It is more convenient to reach Old Trafford Stadium in the heart of the Red Devils by water, but the spiritual distance between Manchester United and Liverpool can almost never be bridged. The red derby between Manchester United and Liverpool is also called the first derby in England. Every time these two teams collide, there will always be a spark of passion in generate. But now, the two greatest people's clubs in England are deeply branded with the United States. In a sense, this is also the derby of American bosses.
Enemy for life
Sir Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, has a classic saying: "The greatest achievement in my life is to kick Liverpool off the fucking throne." Manchester United fans also know that Liverpool is their lifelong enemy. Ferguson still remembers the joy of leading Manchester United to overwhelm Liverpool for the first time. "Everyone in Manchester is proud to beat Liverpool. Because the opponent, like us, is the most successful club in England. We can't stand the other side's victory, as if being stepped on. " And every Liverpool fan, whether Liverpool or Everton, hates Manchester United. They themselves can't tell the reason, but they have hated it since childhood, perhaps because Manchester United is too successful, perhaps because of a century-old feud.
The hatred of two Scots
After 1986, Ferguson's biggest challenge was how to break Liverpool's monopoly on English football, and Dalglish just took over as Liverpool coach from Fagan. Both Scots are strong-willed, sharp-tongued and eager to win. Ferguson won his first league title after seven years at Manchester United, and Dalglish overtook Ferguson when he was coaching at Liverpool. Later, Dalglish Blackburn snatched the Premier League title from Ferguson. They became a pair of natural enemies in the derby, and their hatred still showed no signs of abating. Ferguson famously said in his autobiography, "When you go to a funeral after death, you only need four friends to carry your coffin." This sentence was sarcastically denounced by the coach when Dalglish became a TV commentator and encouraged the media to besiege Ferguson.
Have been completely isolated from each other all their lives
There has been no direct transfer between the Red Devils and the Red Army for 45 years. Although players like Ince have worn the uniforms of the two teams in recent years, the last transfer between the two teams dates back to 1964, when Manchester United right winger Chisnar moved to Liverpool for 25,000 pounds, which completely locked the door for the two teams to trade with each other. Two seasons ago, Ferguson flatly rejected Liverpool's request for Heinze: "I can assure you that Liverpool will not get Heinze." That quotation is of no value to us. You can put it under the bed at once. In fact, we do the same. "Benitez finally knew the deep hatred between Manchester United and Ferguson for Liverpool, and finally the Argentine went to Real Madrid.
Stars hate each other.
Rooney said that he hated Liverpool since he was a child. "When I was at Everton, Liverpool was my biggest enemy. After coming to Manchester United, the idea of bringing down Liverpool was even stronger. " Rooney even said that he hated his stomach when he saw Liverpool's revival. "To be honest, I am very uncomfortable to see them lift the Champions League. This is really my shame. " Ryan Giggs also said: "beating Liverpool has always been what Manchester United want to do most." Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard once said: "At Liverpool, we were told to hate everything about Manchester United. His players, his coach, his fans and even his mascot. I understand this feeling, because on the Manchester United side, I am also the object of their hatred. " Manchester United captain gary neville also publicly expressed his dislike of Liverpool.
Confrontation between die-hard loyalists
The hatred between the two teams naturally extended to the confrontation between the two diehard teams. Whether at Old Trafford or Anfield, fans from both sides always try their best to cheer for their teams and severely attack their opponents. In 2000, when Liverpool visited the League at Old Trafford, Gerrard became the target of Manchester United fans. "Kill them, these people from Liverpool slums!" The abuse in the stands came and went. Then, a stone almost hit Gerald on the head. "I quickly ran into the locker room. I didn't even hear the referee's whistle "Gerrard recalled. Since then, Gerrard has made up his mind to score in the game against Manchester United to avenge the insult of his opponent. "After 90 minutes of competition, I hope Manchester United will die."