Why Liverpool is a great story of football romance
Take a stroll from Cavern district to Liverpool docks, the cold breeze blowing from the Mersey River directs your attention to Pier Head and the four ebony statues of the city's favourite sons. John, Paul, George & Ringo, hands in pockets, appear to be casually discussing their newest tune.
Time travel to the early 60s. Three miles away, at the Anfield of the black-and-white era, heads bobbed to the lilting rhythm of 'Love Me Do'.
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