Liver Bird |
Liverpool have unveiled a new team mascot - the ‘Liver Bird’, based on the symbol of the city.
The figure, nicknamed, ‘Mighty Red’ has been created to appeal to the younger generation of Reds fans, however the poor ‘bird’ was met by a mixed reception at a children’s party on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool have never had a pitch-side mascot to represent the club and it seems that the American owners are set to continue this tradition, with the new recruit solely being used for community events to entertain children.
Liver Bird mascot |
One onlooker told the Daily Mail: “It looks ridiculous. We'll be a laughing stock if this thing appears on the touchline. It's just more Americanisation of the club.”
“While it's fine for the kids - it will be good at children's parties - and is marginally better than the utterly dreadful Olympics mascots, just keep it away from Anfield.”
Liver Bird sing YNWA song |
The fan, who seemingly wanted to remain anonymous, added: “I was there for the launch of Mighty Red and he went down brilliantly with the kids, who are the intended targets for this mascot.”
Give me 5 kids |
‘Mighty
Red’ isn’t the first mascot to have gone down like a lead balloon in
Merseyside, with Everton unforgettably attempting to introduce ‘Mr
Toffee’ in the 1990s. He lasted a year on the Goodison Park touchline
before being given his marching orders.
The boy who wear red shirt is a scremo! waaaaaa!~~ |
p/s: Fly High LiverBird. :)
1 comment:
yes, i agree if it is kept away from anfield
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