Tet wrote:Gandalf the Red wrote:a 95% Liverpool supporting area
How does that work, then? For two teams that have grounds essentially next to each other, what governs the geographical split of support? What makes some areas support Everton and others support Liverpool? Unlike most teams, it's presumably not going to be based on proximity to the ground. I'd assumed support for both would be evenly distributed, rather than clustered into areas supporting one team or the other.
You have to look at the history of the two clubs. Everton was the established team in the area although there were many others such as Bootle and South Liverpool that were just as well supported at the time (late 19th Century). When Everton had a dispute with the owner of Anfield they were kicked out and relocated to Goodison Park. The owner of Anfield decided to establish his own team which is Liverpool.
Contrary to popular belief it's not under sectarian lines as both of them were Protestant teams. Which always makes me laugh at the Celtic fans that think Liverpool are somehow Catholic.
Most of the Everton support comes from the area around their ground. Walton, Scotland Road, etc. But they have very little support outside that area. That's the main reason they have turned down relocations to other parts of the city such as Speke, Kirkby and Halewood where the training ground is (although the last two are in Knowsley). Everton really is a local club for local people.
Liverpool's support comes from all over the rest of the city. The south end of the city is very much predominantly Liverpool supporters. You would probably see more students walking around with a Man United shirt on than a local with an Everton one.
About the falling out.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Houlding“He likes having the ball, playing football, passes. It’s like an orchestra. But it’s a silent song. But I like heavy metal more. I always want it loud.” - Jürgen Klopp
