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Before the trophies, before the European nights, and before "You'll Never Walk Alone" echoed through Anfield… there was a fallout over rent and beer.

In this episode, we dive into the surprising and dramatic birth of Liverpool Football Club, a team that rose from conflict, ambition, and a stubborn brewer with a vision.

Most people know Liverpool as a footballing powerhouse. But few know how the club came into existence — not out of glory or triumph, but out of a bitter breakup with their city rivals, Everton.

You'll discover:

• How a power struggle between John Houlding (club president and stadium owner) and Everton’s board tore the club in two
• Why beer and rising rent played a central role in the dramatic split
• The birth of a brand-new club in 1892 — with no players, no name, and just a stadium left behind
• The clever way Houlding tried (and failed) to steal Everton’s name… and how the rejection led to the perfect alternative: Liverpool Football Club
• How the Reds earned their place from scratch — recruiting a team of Scots nicknamed “The Team of All the Macs” and smashing their first league season unbeaten
• Why Everton and Liverpool became the city’s friendly rivals, and how the first Merseyside Derby sparked a century of passion

This episode is packed with twists: legal drama, personal betrayal, unexpected victories, and a city learning to love two teams instead of one. Whether you live and breathe football or can’t tell a pitch from a pint, this is a story of identity, community, and starting again when the odds are stacked against you.

At its heart, this isn’t just a football story. It’s a story about loyalty, legacy, and the power of a name.

You’ll walk away knowing:

• Why Liverpool fans still sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” with their whole heart
• How a small act of defiance in 1892 changed football history forever
• And why, in Liverpool, football is never just a game — it’s family.

🎧 Perfect for new listeners or long-time fans. Hit play to discover how Liverpool FC was forged not in glory, but in grit.

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