I don't think there is any other derby that can be compared to Merseyside Derby anywhere in the world, You see both supporters sitting anywhere in the Stadium, Certainly not Manchester Derby, or North London Derby. The only closest to it is South West Derby Liverpool v Manchester United, however this one is full of hatred among both supporters, Liverpool currently is the only team in the premier league with one hundred percent record, and Everton would be very happy to end it. Liverpool also wants the bragging rights, Game: Liverpool v Everton Date, Saturday 20/09/2025 Time: 12:30 Stadium: Anfield TV. TNT Sports. Referee has been appointed for this game. His name is going to ring a bell in the ears of Liverpool supporters, only associated with negative decisions, His name is Darren England please log in to view this image please log in to view this image England will be assisted by Lee Betts and Scott Ledger, with Bobby Madley as fourth official. John Brooks will be in charge of VAR duties, supported by Akil Howson. Brooks himself has frustrated Liverpool in the past, missing two blatant fouls on Mo Salah against Chelsea in last season’s league clash, England has taken charge of 11 Everton fixtures, with the Blues losing just once under his watch. By contrast, when the same official has overseen us in the Premier League, the Reds have managed just one win in five matches. That sole victory came in February when we defeated Bournemouth 2-0 away. Other results include a 3-0 defeat to Brighton, draws against Crystal Palace, Southampton and a 1-1 draw against Palace on the final day of last season. The appointment means a familiar name from past controversies will be in the middle once again, most notably remembered by supporters for his part in the VAR debacle at Tottenham when Luis Diaz had a legitimate goal disallowed. Liverpool facing officials with history against them.
Back to 80s football. Darren england as ref? License to be a kicking match for Everton Tarkowoski will be let away with absolute murder but the second grealish flops it will ne a free.
We can do that but what if we end up with 3 broken legs as well due to thst awful ref.? Im sure mr moyes will do what gollum always does at anfield. 10 men back and hope for a break while fouling and time wasting. Mr.england will indulge and enable it all game. There wont be a single cpunt on pickford falling on the ball. Tarkowski will be let off with murder. Salah will have his shirt ripped off every time.a ball goes out towards him. Grealish will.flop over after 2 mins and frimpong will be booked for nothing. They will target kerkez and Ekitike and wirtz and try and get a reaction.
Sometimes refs need reminding that part of their responsibility is to protect players from injury and not just punish those who cause them. They should warn players who are clearly fired up before they do something rash. You do see it sometimes, but not often enough.
True. If they are fair. The point being some refs decide they they belong in the 80s when thry get to this gsme. Id genuinely rather that Taylor than have England here. And they says a lot. People can make the game 100mph but with a kick at the player at the 3nd rather than any interest in the ball or passing or ball retention. That's easy. Anyone can do it. If we look at the newcastle game we all saw the score minute 1 almost. They were let away with a deliberate high boot and the thing spiralled form there until var forced the ref to reverse a bad yellow for a really late rake of the leg. The second we saw they assigned Simon "loves spurs" hooper we all saw it coming. England is as bad if not worse. When someone gets seriously injured then refs are questioned but they are not questioned half enough imo.
