'I went on hunger strike to stay in Liverpool' - fan storiespublished at 15:45 BST 8 August

You have been sharing your stories and photos about why you love Liverpool.
Here is a final selection of your submissions, but do make sure you scroll down this page to see all the best responses from throughout the week:

Dave: My parents wanted to move south to Plymouth, much to my disgust. I'd just been to Anfield for the first time and felt the atmosphere. It felt like I was in heaven. So as I was a stubborn six-year-old I refused, stamped my feet and went on hunger strike. I wanted to stay with my aunt and uncle. So I was promised that we'll come and visit at least twice a year and my father wrote to Liverpool with my picture. They sent it back with everyone signing it. I was born Red, I'll die Red.
Mick: Back in 1972, at seven years old, I was trying to pick a football kit for my action man.
I looked down the list; Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester... Oh wait, Liverpool. I like liver I like swimming. I want that one. Haven't looked back since. Although not so keen on liver any more...

Sue: I'm a Londoner and I've supported Liverpool since 1977 (when I was seven years old). The boy I liked at school supported them, and so I did too. I was the only girl to be playing football every break time in my school and I loved finding out about the score on a Saturday. When Ray Clemence transferred to Spurs, the boy I liked changed his allegiance too. Even then I knew that was wrong, once a Red, always a Red. My first trip to Anfield was in 2023 - got there at last!