Graeme Souness once explained why any team dreads visiting a British stadium because of the special atmosphere created by home fans.
The legendary former Scottish midfielder has played in European stadiums that are among the most breathtaking, including his visit to Paris' Parc des Princes to help Liverpool win the European Cup in 1981. He may not be in a rush to return to the French capital, though, given that he and Phil Neal were left behind in the stadium after their win after a post-match drug test.
Souness also spent his career playing at some of the most historic grounds in the UK, including Liverpool's Anfield and Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. He certainly had the personality and playing style that would resonate with the passionate Kop and fiery Union Bears.
Graeme Souness on 'Totally Unique' British Stadium
Graeme Souness as a pundit for Sky Sports
Graeme Souness as a pundit for Sky Sports
Any British football fan takes pride in the support of their respective club and will often argue that they have the loudest and proudest fan base. Some supporters are so emotionally attached to their team that they become a 12th man to help them get over the line.
That was the case for Souness for most of his career, including at international level with the passionate Scotland fans. But his legacy-defining feats came at Anfield, a complete midfielder who battled with the best of Britain.
Souness opened up on how influential the Kop was during his time and how the atmosphere had even improved during the Reds' struggles. They were able to enjoy their club, winning five league titles and three European Cup Winners' Cups during the Scot's playing days.
He said via Off the Ball: "The crowd get behind them in a unique way. I go there quite a lot and I feel the atmosphere now is greater than when I played - and we were the dominant team. We gave them lots to shout about. But I just think right now the atmosphere is so special. Maybe it's because they haven't won the league for so long."
Anfield
Anfield
Those comments came a year before Liverpool finally ended their 30-year title drought to claim the Premier League in 2020. The Merseyside giants did manage to celebrate Champions League glory that season in a campaign they went unbeaten.
Jurgen Klopp on the Importance of Anfield's AtmosphereJurgen Klopp
One of Anfield's most famous nights occurred during that very same Champions League campaign, when Liverpool produced an unthinkable comeback story. Jurgen Klopp's men were 3-0 down on aggregate against Barcelona in the semi-finals from the first leg.
The Reds heroically staged a dramatic turnaround, and their roaring fans were instrumental in helping them achieve it. Klopp acknowledged the role the supporters played when reflecting on the victory: "We know this club is the mix of atmosphere, emotion, desire and football quality. Cut off one and it doesn’t work – we know that... it was obviously like crazy, pounding like crazy. You could hear it and probably feel it all over the world."
That was just one of many special European nights under the Anfield lights for Klopp during his time in charge. His successor, Arne Slot, has already felt the love and support of the Kopites after delivering the Premier League title.