(the) Kop
This is the stand where traditionally the most vociferous (loud, enthusiastic) Liverpool fans used to stand. Sometimes used to describe all Liverpool fans. Though other stadiums have a ‘Kop’, it is generally associated with Liverpool.
- Example: The Kop generally have a good reputation as knowledgeable fans that appreciate good football so they sometimes applaud the opposition as well as their own side.
- Example: Steven Gerrard leaps into the air in front of the Kop after scoring a brilliant long range effort in Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Norwich (2013).