There's Something the Kop Wants You to Know: A Dad, a Lad and Jurgen Klopp, Following Liverpool Football Club's Return to Glory

In the vast library of football literature, some books transcend the simple retelling of matches and moments to capture something more profound: the beating heart of what makes the beautiful game beautiful. Keith Salmon's "There's Something the Kop Wants You to Know" is one such book, arriving at a poignant moment in Liverpool Football Club's history.
This deeply personal narrative weaves together three generations of Liverpool support: the author's late father, Salmon himself (a four-decade Kop season ticket holder), and his son Charlie. Set against the backdrop of Liverpool's resurgence under Jürgen Klopp's transformative era, the book offers more than just another football story – it's a tender exploration of how the sport binds families together across time.
Salmon, who previously authored the internationally successful "We Had Dreams and Songs to Sing," brings an authentic voice to this memoir. His roots in Liverpool's north end and his lifelong connection to the club lend credibility to every observation and emotion he shares. The timing of this book feels particularly significant, coming after Klopp's departure from Liverpool, offering a fan's-eye view of what many consider one of the club's most remarkable periods.
What sets this book apart is its ability to balance the grand with the intimate. While it chronicles Liverpool's return to European glory – including those heart-stopping Champions League finals in Madrid, Paris, and Kiev – it's in the small moments between father and son where the narrative truly shines. Salmon masterfully captures the ritual of match days, the passing down of traditions, and the way football serves as a bridge between generations.
The book doesn't shy away from darker themes. Its handling of the Hillsborough disaster's lasting impact on the author's life and the community's ongoing fight for justice adds necessary gravity to the narrative. These sections serve as powerful reminders that football clubs are more than sporting institutions – they're integral parts of their communities' social fabric.
Perhaps the book's greatest achievement is how it speaks to a universal experience while remaining deeply personal. Whether you're a Liverpool supporter or not, the core story of a father and son bonding through their shared passion will resonate with anyone who's ever shared a meaningful experience with a parent or child.
At its heart, "There's Something the Kop Wants You to Know" is about belonging – to a family, to a tradition, to a community. It's about how we cope with loss by holding onto the connections that remain, and how the simple act of going to the match can become a sacred ritual that helps us make sense of life's bigger picture.
For Liverpool supporters, this book will feel like a familiar conversation with an old friend. For others, it offers a window into what makes football culture so enduringly powerful. Either way, Salmon has crafted something special here – a testament to how sport can help us navigate life's joys and sorrows, all while keeping us connected to the people we love most.
This is more than just another football book; it's a celebration of family, community, and the beautiful ways in which the game we love helps us make sense of both. In an era where football seems increasingly driven by commerce, Salmon reminds us of what truly matters: the stories we share, the memories we make, and the bonds we forge along the way.
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Published: May 19, 2025
Price: £16.99
Hardcover: 400 pages
ISBN-10: 1836801424
ISBN-13: 978-1836801429
Dimensions: 216 x 138 (mm)