There’s something so satisfying about shouting ‘Maaa-né boy’ in a Cork accent

Easter Sunday, upstairs in Cashman’s Bar, Academy Street, Cork. Liverpool are one up against Cardiff and on their way back to the top of the Premier League. The members of the Liverpool FC Supporters Club, Cork city branch seem certain that Manchester United will do them a favour on Wednesday and take a point off City in the derby. This would put Liverpool’s fate in their own hands, opening the door to their first league title in 29 years.

And still, committee member John Swaine turns to me and says, “A fella could make a fortune selling Prozac in here.” All the emotions were there before Wijnaldum slotted Liverpool’s opener after 57 minutes.