Pinch-Me Moments and Premier League Realities
“Liverpool have gained the league. Liverpool are the league champions.” For Jay Reid, these phrases nonetheless really feel surreal. As he informed Jim Boardman on the Scouser Tommies podcast, it’s not simply concerning the tweets, the songs or the social media buzz—it’s the act of claiming it aloud and really believing it. “It’s a must to type of pinch your self and ensure nobody’s type of taking part in a joke on you.”
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This was extra than simply one other Premier League triumph. It was historical past reclaimed. Reid reminded listeners of the distortion of legacy: “They tried to tag us with solely two Premier Leagues like Leicester and Blackburn, however we’re the joined document holders for many league titles.” Soccer, as he passionately argued, didn’t start in 1992.
Assertion Win, Assertion Season
Liverpool’s newest title was sealed with a flourish, not simply mathematically confirmed by another person’s misstep. Reid recalled the Anfield environment because the Reds crushed Spurs: “We needed a aim that turns into the successful aim. We positively obtained that.”
He described a group lastly let off the leash: “It was simply freedom. The strain valve had been totally launched.” Alexis Mac Allister’s aim left him bodily breathless: “It took me off my ft actually.” For Reid, this wasn’t only a skilled win—it was a efficiency drenched in type, perspective, and affirmation.
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Each key determine delivered. “Van Dijk and Konaté have been cruising… may have robbed Darwin’s cigar and simply smoked that by means of the sport.” Salah’s impression was topped with an iconic celebration: “He grabbed that telephone and did a selfie… that’s iconic.” It was greater than a win—it was an illustration of energy.
Scouse Mentality and Purple Identification
This triumph additionally belonged to these dwelling the membership, not simply taking part in for it. Jay reserved particular reward for Harvey Elliott: “He’s 100% a purple.” His wind-up of Richarlison, full with a “30 years” gesture, was pure Liverpool theatre. “That cheeky Scouse scally mentality,” Jay referred to as it, laughing.
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Curtis Jones, too, deserved recognition: “He’s simply as a lot a Scouser as anybody else.” The connection to the fanbase, particularly those that had by no means seen a league win in particular person, was a key theme. “It’s a day you’ll always remember,” Jim stated. “It’s a day you’ll always remember,” Jay echoed.
Planning Forward, Not Trying Again
For all of the celebration, uncertainty looms over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. “He’s principally on the airport together with his boarding cross in his hand which says Madrid on,” Reid quipped. Each agreed a delay in announcement is sensible—“This week is about celebration.”
However Arne Slot has already earned the precise to demand backing. “He’s constructed a masterpiece this season with one other man’s instruments,” Reid stated. Liverpool’s title was delivered with minimal signings. “He must be knocking on the door of Michael Edwards,” Jay insisted, calling for reinforcements in assault, left-back, and midfield.
Reds Rising – And Portray the City Purple
Celebration wasn’t simply emotional—it was visible. “We painted the city purple,” stated Reid, who famous a sea of purple at Anfield. “85-90% had a purple high on.” He referred to as for extra of the identical in opposition to Arsenal and Palace: “Let’s make it a giant purple social gathering.”
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Merchandise jokes apart, all of it contributes to identification. “If we are able to get that Slot music going within the final two video games on the Kop, it’ll be an absolute scene,” Reid added.
With 20 league titles now stage with Manchester United, Jay left listeners with a problem: “They’re on our perch… we simply want to offer them a fast shuffle of the bottom and knock them again off.”