Why is the Liverpool end called the Kop?

The name came from a small hill in South Africa known as Spion Kop where in January 1900, during the Boer war, a battle left hundreds dead. Many of the soldiers killed came from Lancashire regiments with a strong contingent from Liverpool. The Liverpool Echo was the first to suggest calling it the Kop.

Which stand is the Kop at Elland Road?

The Don Revie Stand
The Don Revie Stand is at the north end of the ground. It was previously known as the Gelderd End or Kop and was originally a standing terrace, it was renamed in 1994 in honour of the club’s most successful manager and former player, Don Revie.

How many seats are in the Kop?

The Kop – Roofed single tier, South-West facing end stand, holds 12,390 people. Named Spion Kop after the famous battle of the Boer War. The Anfield Road End – Two tier North-East facing end stand holding 9,116 people including away fans. May be redeveloped adding a further 4,800 seats.

Is Kop a word?

Yes, kop is in the scrabble dictionary.

Will the Kop be expanded?

Liverpool will move forward with the expansion of the Anfield Road end, the club confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. The redevelopment will see the ground’s capacity increase by 7,000 to more than 61,000, which will take them above Manchester City’s Etihad stadium and West Ham’s London Stadium.

What did Leeds United South Stand used to be called?

Built in 1897 and opening the same year, it spent seven years as the home of Holbeck Rugby Club and was originally called The Old Peacock Ground, named after the pub that stood opposite to it.

Does Elland Road have a Kop?

5 The Kop – Elland Road – Leeds Utd. It was re-developed and turned into a 7000 seater in 1994, and has since been known as the Don Revie stand, but up until then it was always known as the Kop or the Geldard End (the name of the road that ran behind it).

What do they call Liverpool supporters?

Kopites
Liverpool fans often refer to themselves as Kopites, a reference to the fans who once stood, and now sit, on the Kop at Anfield. In 2008 a group of fans decided to form a splinter club, A.F.C.

How many football grounds have a Spion Kop?

Subsequently, ‘Spion Kop’ or ‘The Kop’ was the name given to many football stands in England in the Premier League and Football League (over 22 clubs), of which the Liverpool stand remains as the best known.