Who sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ first, Liverpool or Celtic?

It’s one of the most famous football anthems in the world, adopted by more than one club, but how much do you really know about it?

“When you walk, through a storm, hold your head up high, and don’t be afraid of the dark...”

Spine-tingling lyrics can make the hair stand up on the back of the neck, and arouse a sense of pride and belonging. Just ask any supporter of Liverpool FC who has more than likely sung it in full throng, scarf defiantly aloft, before every home match. Whether on the Kop at Anfield, at a rival English ground, or further afield on a European trip, the feeling is just as strong for those that bleed this particular hue of red. Even watching on television or listening to the radio can somehow move the soul of a true fan.

You’ll Never Walk Alone is associated with Liverpool but other clubs have adopted it. At Celtic Park this evening, thousands of home fans roared out a deafening version of YNWA as the teams took to the pitch ahead of the Champions League Matchday 1 game between Celtic and Real Madrid. The two cities, Liverpool and Glasgow and the two clubs are closely linked and share a fraternal relationship. No one is sure how, when or where the bond between Liverpool and Celtic started - since the 1980s, it has been a common sight to see a few supporters wearing a green and white Celtic scarf, a half and half scarf or hat during home games at Anfield. The two clubs became practically inextricably linked in August 1977 when Kenny Dalglish signed for the recently-crowned European champions. For many, Dalglish is still regarded as the best player to have ever donned a Liverpool shirt.

So Liverpool fans have no problem with Celtic adopting their anthem. At Anfield and Parkhead, the pre-match rituals are