Here's how Liverpool fans defied FA's broadcast ban on game against Shrewsbury

It has been an interesting week for Liverpool. Manr Jurgen Klopp decided to hand his first-team stars a break, in keeping with rules of Premier League’s inaugural winter break. That, however, was preceded by a rant against scheduling executed by FA Cup, with Liverpool’s 4th round replay against Shrewsbury Town falling in Reds’ winter break. When Jurgen Klopp anunced to media that he would t take charge of Liverpool in replay and neir would any of his first-team stars feature, FA decided to retaliate in an unusual fashion. As a pushback, FA decided to prohibit broadcast of Liverpool vs Shrewsbury Town match-up at Anfield. Liverpool supporters, however, found a way to circumnavigate this turn of events.

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FA Cup: Liverpool vs Shrewsbury Town absent from broadcast, but Liverpool fans find a way

re was a general consensus among fans in England that Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool were disrespecting FA Cup in a way. With Jurgen Klopp refusing to take charge of 4th round replay, Liverpool’s U-23s manr Neil Critchley ruled over Liverpool’s proceedings on night. It was also evident that Liverpool would field a comparatively younger side, with academy slated to be heavily involved. attendance on night at Anfield was reported to be 52,399, according to Athletic’s James Pearce, with Liverpool’s squad numbers clocking in at an aver of 63.

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Liverpool fans who were hoping to catch game on live television were dealt a blow when FA anunced that re would be broadcast for this particular game. However, with a touch of ingenuity, Liverpool fans scoured internet for streaming details of FA Cup game. A vast majority of Liverpool fans ultimately ended up streaming game via illegal means, with rest following a live blog on Liverpool website. Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian also streamed game, posting a grab of stream on his Instagram.

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Liverpool vs Shrewsbury Town: U-23s display mettle in 1-0 win

game ultimately ended up being decided by an own goal after a cross from young right-back Neco Williams was turned in by his namesake Ro-Shaun Williams. Liverpool w proceed to 5th round of FA Cup, where y will face Chelsea next month. While win against Shrewsbury was celebrated with much aplomb by Liverpool fans, y did have one question on social media: Was Jurgen Klopp disrespecting FA Cup by refusing to take charge of side, or did FA Cup disrespect fixture by prohibiting broadcast of game while underestimating Liverpool’s U-23s?

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