Piers Morgan labels Liverpool followers who booed God Save the King ‘pathetic’

Piers Morgan has labelled Liverpool followers who booed the nationwide anthem on coronation day ‘pathetic’.

God Save the King was drowned out by boos and chants at Anfield because it was performed forward of the Reds’ 1-0 win over Brentford to mark the crowning of King Charles III and the Queen Consort.

The jeering began instantly after the PA announcer confirmed that the nationwide anthem could be performed moments earlier than kick-off. 

Chants of ‘Liverpool, Liverpool’ and loud boos drowned out the anthem, which may solely be heard faintly.

Reds skipper Jordan Henderson appeared to sing together with the anthem from the touchline in its place, however most gamers from a number of nationalities determined to maintain silent.

The nationwide anthem was drowned out by jeers forward of Liverpool’s conflict with Brentford

Fans booed and sung Liverpool songs, whereas most gamers opted to not sing God Save the King

Morgan has hit out on the followers who drowned out the anthem with a easy one-word tweet that known as them ‘pathetic’.

After being criticised for his take, he clarified his place by including: ‘Championing free speech doesn’t imply agreeing with every little thing you hear. 

‘Liverpool followers are completely entitled to boo the anthem on the day of the coronation, simply as I’m completely entitled to name them pathetic for doing so.’

Fans had been seen at Anfield with anti-monarchy banners, a few of which learn ‘not my King’ in reference to legendary Liverpool ahead ‘King Kenny’ Dalglish, whereas others acknowledged ‘you’ll be able to stick your royal household up you’re a***’

Clubs weren’t obliged to play the anthem earlier than kick off, however the Merseyside membership introduced they’d achieve this on Friday as they anticipated failing to take action may result in nationwide backlash.

Liverpool supporters did respect a minute of silence for Queen Elizabeth II following her loss of life final September.

But the nationwide anthem had been jeered by a few of their followers previous to final season’s FA Cup remaining at Wembley.

Piers Morgan has labelled followers who didn’t observe the anthem ‘pathetic’

He conceded that they’d the best to boo the anthem, however restated his emotions in a  additional tweet

As Sportsmail’s Dominic King has defined, Liverpool’s historical past of booing the nationwide anthem stems from long-held anti-establishment sentiment throughout the metropolis and a sense of disconnect with the British authorities, relatively than a distaste for particular person royals.

Jurgen Klopp’s aspect adopted the anthem controversy with an vital if unconvincing 1-0 win over Brentford, as Mohamed Salah scored the one aim of the sport after 13 minutes.

The aim, Salah’s one centesimal at Anfield and thirtieth of the season, moved Liverpool inside one level of fourth-place Manchester United, though they’ve performed two extra video games.

Klopp’s males will subsequent be in motion on May 15 once they face relegation-threatened Leicester.