Hey all!
Wowfucking wee. What a night, what an atmosphere. I was so proud to be a RED.
Got into the City the day of the match at 2pm. Checked into the Hotel, my mate got there and we rolled a J, smoked it, downed a couple of Scotches, got dressed and headed out around the City. Was a Sea of Red, truly amazing, everywhere you looked, lads and lasses and children, wearing Red. Got us physched right up. Headed down to the Bar where I was meeting Crouchie and walk in to LET'S GO F***ing MENTAL" and who do I see standing on top of the table leading the chants, our very own Crouchie. Made up, sang a few songs but by this time me and my mate had the munchies.
So said to Crouchie will just be in the other part of the Bar, having a quick bite. Finished our meal and headed back towards Crouchie but he was gone, he sent me a text saying he'd moved onto the next Pub to sing some more. Was feeling a bit pissed so said F**k that, let's roll up to the G and have another J. Caught the local transport but a few stops away, we seen about 200 Reds singing on a walk up to the G. Got off the Tram and ran across the road and joined in. Was F***ing Mental. Crowd went quiet for a second so I started F**k of Chelsea FC Chant quicky followed by Fields of Anfield Road. Amazing.
Got into the Ground buzzing not just from the 2 J's we had smoked
, then the lads came out and they played YNWA. I was singing so loud, hugging my mates and sining together that I lost my voice completley. What an unbelievable sight that was hearing and seeing 95,446 Reds belting out that Famous Song.
I was in heaven when Gerrard scored. I tried to get people around me to sing songs but the cu*ts obviously didn't know the words so that was a bit dissapointing but apart from that, that night was one of the best days of my life. I will never forget it.
Couldn't believe my luck though, the lads were doing a lap of honour and I was right by the boundary line and as they got within 1 foot of me, I went to click a shot but my Camera F***ing died. Lucky another one of my mates was right there with me and she got the shot. Made F***ing up.
We left the ground not soon after the lads left the pitch to a thunderous applause and headed to The Hotel they were staying at. We walked and arrived just as they were pulling up on the Bus. Saw the lads walk in then we thought we'll sneak inside and get some autographs in the updstairs Bar where the boys have been lounging about the last few nights. Went to the toilet, came out and see this tall fella who looked quite familiar but couldnt figure out who it was. F**k me, the guy says are you Ian Pinto? I said yes, he says g'day mate, it's me Dado!!! Had a small chat to him and his wife to be and brother so was made up got to see another forumite.
None of the players came down to the Bar and my mate said he talked to one of the security guards who said the lads got changed and headed out the back door to God knows where?? So after an hour we headed off into the night, back to our Hotel, rolled another one, had another Scotch and preceded to pass out.
What a massive few days it has been and I'm truly gutted they have left Melbourne, but was so happy that they came here in the first place and hopefully they come back again very soon. We love you Liverpool, we do!!!
Will post some picks tomorrow.