As part of our celebrations of Liverpool FC's 125th anniversary year, we have asked several esteemed writers to offer their view on what exactly makes the club unique.
The latest piece comes from Mirror columnist and lifelong Reds supporter Brian Reade, who reflects on the club's special relationship with European competition.
The love affair between Liverpool and Europe dates back to a special time in Scouse hearts.
In the first week of May 1965, the city was at the centre of popular culture: The Beatles were at number one, Huyton MP Harold Wilson was in Number 10, Z-Cars was Britain's top TV show, Ken Dodd and Jimmy Tarbuck its highest-paid comedians, and Merseybeat poets Roger McGough, Adrian Henri and Brian Patten were the toast of the literary world.