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Lee Dixon has described Liverpool’s 2019/20 Premier League trophy celebration as “terrible” due to the lack of atmosphere at Anfield during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to comments made on the Seaman Says podcast hosted by David Seaman, Dixon revealed the surreal nature of covering Liverpool’s historic title lift for NBC Sports. The Reds, managed by Jurgen Klopp, secured their first league title since the competition’s 1992 rebrand, but their celebration was muted by pandemic restrictions.
“We were all trying to pretend there were fans there and do different voices. It was terrible,” Dixon said. “But you know, they deserve an Anfield reception. They certainly do.”
In July 2020, the trophy was presented after Liverpool’s match against Chelsea, but fans were barred due to social distancing rules. Media were stationed on the halfway line while players lifted the trophy on the Kop. Dixon admitted the broadcasters had to simulate excitement with no real crowd behind them.
How COVID-19 Affected Liverpool’s Title Moment
The Premier League season was suspended in March 2020 and resumed behind closed doors in June. Liverpool’s final nine games, including their coronation as champions, were played without supporters. The eerie silence inside stadiums became a strange new normal, robbing players and fans of shared triumph.
Club captain Jordan Henderson later reflected in his autobiography, saying: “I felt cheated for [the fans], but I felt cheated myself, too.”
Thousands of fans gathered outside Anfield after Chelsea’s win over Manchester City on June 25, 2020, confirmed Liverpool as champions, despite public health warnings to stay at home.
A Real Party at Last in 2025
Fast forward five years, and Liverpool finally got the celebration they missed. Arne Slot’s squad lifted the 2024/25 Premier League trophy on Sunday in front of a full-capacity Anfield after sealing the title with four games remaining, thanks to a 5-1 win over Tottenham.
Supporters filled the stands and streets as the club hosted an official title celebration, with players enjoying a proper lap of honour. On Monday, an open-top bus parade is scheduled to travel from Allerton Maze to Blundell Street, with tens of thousands expected to attend.
Liverpool City Council cabinet member for culture and public health, Councillor Harry Doyle, said: “Bank Holiday Monday is set to be a day to remember for the whole city…we’ve created a clear, easy FAQs to make sure everyone has the key information they need to feel confident, stay safe, and enjoy the day in their own way.”
Drones and flares have been banned from the procession route, with local officials urging fans to celebrate responsibly.
From Silence to Celebration
While Liverpool’s first Premier League trophy celebration in 2020 lacked fans and flair, their latest title win brings long-awaited closure. For those like Dixon, Henderson, and the millions of supporters, the difference couldn’t be more stark: this time, the Anfield roar was real.
This article was updated 4 weeks ago