Presenter Richard Madeley has defended Liverpool FC fans who booed the national anthem ahead of an FA Cup game. The 66-year-old broadcaster fronted Monday's edition of Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid and the presenters were joined by commentators Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce to discuss the fallout after God Save the Queen was met with a chorus of jeers from Liverpool fans.
Richard worked for many years in Liverpool when This Morning was filmed from the Albert Dock and explained the anti-establishment sentiment is "part and parcel" of the culture in the city. He said: "I think, in many ways, it's quite a healthy disrespect for the establishment. Yes, when it comes out like that, it looks a bit ugly, but it's part and parcel of Liverpool and the way that proud city is. And the way it isn't cowed and it won't be beaten down."
READ MORE: Queen shrugs off compliment as Alan Titchmarsh calls her the 'heartbeat' of the UK
