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Watch: Paul Weller’s message to Liverpool fans who booed national anthem

Boris Johnson, not exactly popular on Merseyside, slammed the fans who made their feelings felt as the national anthem played.

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
2022-07-16 09:34
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Liverpool fans who booed the national anthem were condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Asked whether the Prime Minister thought there was ever a reason to boo the national anthem, his official spokesman said: “No. Obviously the events over the weekend, it was a great shame that as we were marking 150 years of the FA Cup, an event that brings people together, that a small minority chose to act in that way.”

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, also piled in on those from Merseyside, adding: “I utterly condemn any fans who booed Prince William at Wembley.

“The FA Cup final should be an occasion when we come together as a country. It should not be ruined by a minority of fans’ totally shameful behaviour. In this year of all years – the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – this is dreadful.”

Weller

Well, music legend Paul Weller doesn’t share Johnson’s ire at the Liverpool fans.

He was playing at the Lytham Festival last week when he asked: “Have we got anyone here from Liverpool tonight?”

He then added: “I would like to say whoever booed the national anthem: thank you so much. Thank you from West London, for standing up to those f******….that is another story. Please rise now for the new national anthem.” Weller then went straight into Town Called Malice.

Klopp

Back in May Jurgen Klopp claimed Liverpool fans would not have booed the national anthem or the Duke of Cambridge at the FA Cup final “if there was not a reason”.

Some Reds supporters controversially jeered as ‘God Save The Queen’ was sung and as William, the president of the Football Association, was presented to players prior to Saturday’s showpiece against Chelsea at Wembley.

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Liverpool manager Klopp admitted he did not enjoy the booing but did not condemn it when asked for his thoughts at a press conference on Monday.

The German said: “Of course I have thoughts, but I think in these situations it’s always best to ask the question, ‘Why does it happen?

“I know our people that well that they wouldn’t do it if there was no reason for it. I’ve not been here long enough to understand the reason for it – it’s for sure something historical – and that’s probably questions you can answer much better than I could ever.

“The majority of our supporters are wonderful people, really smart. They understand, go through lows, go through highs, suffer together.

“They wouldn’t do it if there was not a reason. That’s what I know. It’s not something I enjoyed but that’s (my) answer.”

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Paul Weller thanking Liverpool fans for booing the national anthem.

Love it ✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/D2qt3VdBpQ

— Jake Davey (@jakedavey_) July 11, 2022

Reactions

1.

Liverpool FC fans boo the national anthem and boo prince William. This is why I love em.

After what Thatcher did to em, what do you expect them to do? Liverpool is the city that dares to fight.

— Comr. Dr. Antho 🚩🇵🇸 (@SocialistAntho) May 15, 2022

2.

Liverpool fans boo Prince William and the National Anthem 🖕😂 karma is a beautiful thing

— Graeme 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@GPI159) May 22, 2022

3.

Paul Weller at Lytham: “Is there anyone here from Liverpool? Thank you very much for booing the national anthem.”

Legend.

— Gareth Roberts (@robbohuyton) July 10, 2022

4.

.@PaulWellerHQ made the comments before playing the "new national anthem", 'Town Called Malice' https://t.co/VgxNqrIOUc

— NME (@NME) July 12, 2022

5.

One if the many reasons i love and respect this man so much. ✊❤️🎯https://t.co/axRQBc2ljg

— Bill Robb (@BillRobb_Mod1) July 11, 2022

Related: Watch: Flashback to when Tory MP demanded BBC play national anthem

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