AS LIVERPOOL FC just about got over the line against Fulham at Anfield on Wednesday, making it five wins from five and seven games unbeaten in the Premier League, supporters on the Kop stand made it clear what they thought of the upcoming coronation of Charles III.

Just as Celtic fans had done earlier in the week, Liverpool fans, as part of an anti-establishment medley, advised where the country, the Premier League, whoever, could stick their coronation.

The ceremony is being forced upon football by the Premier League who “strongly suggest” the national anthem be played and images of the king appear around stadiums during Saturday’s fixtures.

Messages over the stadium PA marking the occasion are also encouraged, as are sections in matchday programmes dedicated to the coronation.

Some clubs will willingly, even enthusiastically accept. Those in London seem particularly keen as it is close to home. 

Tottenham Hotspur said they will mark the occasion by showing the coronation on a big screen in Park Lane Square prior to the match.

“Shortly before the 3pm kick-off to our match, players and officials will form around the centre circle for a rendition of our national anthem, God Save The King,” the club said in a regal statement.

Given the Premier League directive, disguised as a suggestion, any club not doing something similar to Spurs will likely be criticised across the establishment media into next week and beyond.

A club and a city such as Liverpool, where there will be a large amount of vocal anti-royal sentiment, will be lambasted for not falling in line like submissive subjects to the new king.