New safety recommendations for derby matches

And does anybody seriously expect Liverpool Football Club to do anything that will benefit anyone or anything other than itself?

Given the club's financial position, attracting fans from overseas is more important than ever. Let's make others feel welcome. English speaking or not.

Does it just confirm that club supporters are savages?

Discuss.

The history of football is unfortunately all about tribalism and the more unsavoury aspects of that type of following, has resulted in mindless and hateful behaviour by some members of the crowd.

Evertonians and Liverpool fans have shown in the past that they can mix in the same areas of the ground without the threat of violence but it would seem unlikely that fans from every club can mix on the scale that they have at some International tournaments, however, attitudes do change over time and perhaps the real reason for mingling in the World Cup is down to the atmosphere created by the hosts or perhaps the 'fans' attending WC games, were in the main economically better off than those who attend matches on a regular basis.

RS4 Another suggestion: why not install a large blackout type curtain in the Upper Bullens in front of the away supporters and after two 'nice' requests just drop it and leave it there until they get the message. And see how long they will continue signing "We'll stand when we want" – twats.

Your reply is more of a vague history lesson in football tribalism and a suggestion that more affluent fans can tolerate each other's views.

The question remains as to why such behaviour is one element of this one sport.

I think that the poor behaviour inside a ground reflects the poor behaviour that is tolerated in society as a whole; any major Town or City on a Saturday night witnesses many more problems than are currently seen in football stadiums.

Poor behaviour on the street is generally fueled by alcohol. A better comparison is the stands and terraces of other sports where it doesn't happen.

The answer, I think, is that it's part of the culture of the game. Same as diving, claiming everything you can, abusing officials etc.

Away supporters always stand up, our fans stand up at almost every game; there is no point trying to stop people standing as it only makes the situation worse. The stewards at Goodison were voted the best in the league because they don't just go round throwing people out for stupid things.

This mess was caused by Liverpool insisting on searching every supporter; why is it every away supporter has to be searched yet the Liverpool fans were not searched?

Surely if there is one football club which must set the highest standards in regard to the treatment and safety of ALL, it would be LFC?

For Everton (or ANY) fans in such number to complain of crushing is surely worrying evidence that, despite so many years (rightfully) campaigning for justice, that the tragic lessons have really NOT been learned and acted upon?

And this from one of the self proclaimed "biggest brands" in the footballing world. Shame upon them.