�You will never walk alone�: A war cry is fulfilled
Friday, October 20, 2017
Mothooagae captured with friends at Manchester United / Liverpool game
The journey to Anfield Stadium in Liverpool was always going to be an emotional affair. Long flights across the ocean; and laborious check-ins from airport to airport.
All these little inconveniencies paled into insignificance in the quest to watch what is historically called ‘the English derby’ featuring two of England’s most successful clubs- Liverpool Football Club and Manchester United. It offers the rare moment to soak in an unbelievable atmosphere when the entire stadium rises on its feet to belt out the Ainfield war-cry; You Will Never Walk Alone!
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