A seemingly routine social media put up after a Premier League win carried somewhat additional that means for us.
Brentford took to X following their 4-2 victory over Everton on the Hill Dickinson Stadium, posting the message: “Sensible assist this afternoon🔴⚪ Residence protected, Bees 🐝”.
What made the put up stand out was not the caption, however the picture that accompanied it.
The photograph confirmed Caoimhin Kelleher applauding the travelling supporters, with Jordan Henderson smiling within the background, a mix that felt far too consider to be unintended.
For us, seeing two former Liverpool gamers entrance and centre after Everton have been crushed on their very own patch introduced an unavoidable sense of familiarity.
Brentford picture alternative brings Liverpool hyperlinks to the floor
Sensible assist this afternoon🔴⚪
Residence protected, Bees 🐝 pic.twitter.com/oyYt2Q4mUB
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 4, 2026
Kelleher’s presence was significantly placing given his current reflections on leaving Anfield, the place he admitted the choice was emotional however finally “simple” as he sought common soccer, having spent a decade with us and made 67 appearances in all competitions.
The Irish goalkeeper as soon as once more underlined his high quality towards Everton, producing a superb reflex save within the first half to protect Brentford’s early lead, as reported by BBC Sport.
Alongside him stood Henderson, the previous Liverpool captain who continues to hold the membership with him, one thing made clear lately when he devoted his first Brentford objective to Diogo Jota, sitting cross-legged in tribute to his former teammate.
That gesture stated every thing about the place his coronary heart nonetheless lies.
Everton stumble as former Reds thrive elsewhere
The match itself was dominated by Igor Thiago, who struck a hat-trick to seal a cushty away win, however for us the sub-plot was simply as fascinating.
Everton have been booed at half-time, whereas a former Liverpool goalkeeper delivered an imperious show and our ex-captain quietly loved the second.
It comes after a irritating weekend for us, with a late draw at Fulham bursting the balloon, but moments like this supply a small reminder of Liverpool’s attain past Anfield.
Seeing former Reds succeed, and doing so at Everton’s expense, is not going to go unnoticed.
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