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Kopites is the collective term for supporters of Liverpool Football Club[1] who once stood, and now sit, on the Kop at Anfield stadium.
[edit] Overview
Kop is short for Spion Kop, a South African hill and the scene of a battle in the Second Boer War[1] where a majority of the Liverpool Regiment had died.
A BBC Panorama television crew filmed at Anfield in 1964 to discuss what makes the average man act in unison with thousands of others.[2]
It was said in the 1960s and 70s that the Kop was worth a goal start as they could suck the ball into the net.[3]
Kopites are known around the world for their thunderous volume and loyal support for their club.[4][Neutrality is disputed] They have a wide selection of songs which they sing regularly.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Chris Roberts, Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind Rhyme, Thorndike Press, 2006 (ISBN 0-7862-8517-6)
- ^ Morgan, John. The Other Mersey Sound, BBC Panorama. 1964.
- ^ "Football fans who win when they're singing", The Evening Standard. 18 March, 2002.
- ^ Duke, Greg. Football First 11: Stunning stadiums CNN. October 29, 2008.
