[lfc-news] Official: Reds fans loudest in the world - Official Site

Official LFC Website, 28 Feb 2005
OFFICIAL: REDS FANS LOUDEST IN THE WORLD
By Paul Rogers

Liverpool supporters earned some small consolation for their Carling Cup
defeat after setting a new record for the world's loudest fans.

Cardiff Council officials measured the noise levels at both ends of the
ground for the final and the Merseysiders roared ahead with a maximum
reading of 130.7 decibels, four decibels higher than Chelsea and two
higher than the current world record for the 'Loudest Stadium Roar' held
by the Denver Broncos (128.74 decibels, set in October 2000).

The loudest point came when John Arne Riise put Liverpool ahead in the
first minute with Chelsea only able to reach a high of 126.5 decibels.

Liverpool's average volume level was also higher at 93.5 decibels
compared with Chelsea's 92.2 decibels.

Steven Gerrard's name recorded a decibel count four higher than any
other player as the team line-ups were announced.

Sam Ward, Carling Cup Sponsorship Manager, said: "The Carling Cup is all
about the fans and what a performance from both sets of supporters. This
year's competition has attracted more fans than any before and smashing
the world record is a great way to top it off."

We might have lost the 2005 Carling Cup final on the pitch but when it
came to the supporters off it, the Liverpool fans were in a different
league to their southern rivals and not just in terms of noise.

As was the case when Liverpool played Arsenal and Manchester United in
the same Cardiff stadium in recent years, the Liverpool supporters not
only made the most noise but also provided the most colour.

A handful of flags with the St Georges Cross on the them in the Chelsea
end was no match for the colour, wit and originality of the hundreds of
banners and flags on display in the Liverpool end.

Amongst all of the flags and chants, it was a scene in Westgate Street
before the match that really summed up the unique nature of Liverpool
fans. As the street bristled with anticipation with kick-off less than
an hour away, a sea of Liverpool fans opened up to allow three men
through with a massiveframed portrait of Rafael Benitez. The street went
mad as this giant Rafa portrait made it's way down the street. It was
the sort of scene you see on the news in the Middle East not outside a
football stadium in Wales but it looked pure class and again highlighted
that off the pitch at least, we're a class above every team in Europe.

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