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LIVERPOOL AND FRIENDS?

The most successful team in English history is Liverpool FC. The most popular is Manchester United. That makes for a sometimes bitter animosity. However, the city of Liverpool has two teams, and Everton also have an incredible heritage. The soap opera that constitutes these ongoing rivalries reaches a climax in the next month as Liverpool’s season reaches make or break with crucial matches against their fiercest competitors: we examine the context behind the coming games.

Coincidentally, in our office there are more fans of Liverpool than any other team. One of them, Gavyn Upham, has transferred some of his loyalty to his new local club: FC Seoul. To introduce a new Football Culture diary, he records his impressions of the recent friendly with LA Galaxy. And don’t forget, if you have a comment on any topic, write to us and win an FC t-shirt!
The bitterest of rivalries
Liverpool's Fernando Torres in dispute with Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand (L) - Barclays Premier League 16/12/07 © Action Images So you think you know the most successful team in English history? Andy Wray gives you the low-down on the acrimonious Liverpool – Manchester United rivalry. - NEW!
In Talks: Coach Insoo Kim at Reading FC
Coach Insoo with Ki-Hyeon Seol. © BEC Education Professional soccer coach Insoo Kim describes his career in Korea, and his year with Reading FC, exclusively for Football Culture. Read a summary here. – NEW!
The (not so) Friendly Derby?
Phil Neville - Everton in action against Steven Gerrard – Liverpool, Goodison Park 20/10/07 © Action Images Scouser Gary Bostock tells us what it’s like growing up in 2008’s European Capital of Culture, Liverpool – and the football culture that divides family loyalties. – NEW!
You Take the High Road
Parading the Scottish National Flag at Murrayfield Stadium © www.britainonview.com There’s more to UK soccer than the Barclays Premier League. Tony Creaney explains the game north of the border.
FC Seoul Are Going Galactic…
Gavyn and fellow FC Seoul supporter Rod © Gavyn Upham

Gavyn Upham is a breed apart: English, but a card carrying FC Seoul season ticket holder. Now the K-League has begun, he introduces us to his theme, and his team. – NEW!
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