Koppites
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‘’’Kopites’’’ are supporters of Liverpool F.C. who once stood, and now sit, on the Kop at Anfield.
The name Kop is taken from the Spion Kop a South African mountain and the scene of a battle in the Second Boer War where a majority of the Liverpool Regiment had died.
They are renowned throughout the footballing world as knowledgeable supporters who have a wry sense of humour. It was said in the 1960’s and 70’s that the Kop was worth a goal start as they could suck the ball into the net. During the 60’s a B.B.C television crew filmed an episode of Panorama at Anfield to discuss what makes the average man act in unison with thousands of others to form a football crowd.
[edit] External links
- John Morgan, The Other Mersey Sound, BBC Panorama, 1964.
