Jamie Carragher makes feelings clear as Liverpool fans fume over Anfield issue

Some Liverpool fans took to social media to express their anger as they waited to gain entry to Anfield for the Premier League game against Anfield

Anfield pictured ahead of Liverpool versus Burnley(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)

Jamie Carragher reposted images from outside Anfield as hundreds of fans were left waiting to gain entry to the stadium after the Premier League game against Burnley had kicked off.

The Reds' meeting with Burnley got under way at 3pm GMT, but the stands inside the stadium were not full for the start of the game.

Some Liverpool fans took to social media to express their anger as they waited to gain entry, with pictures from outside the ground showing long lines of supporters waiting to go through security checks.

"Wouldn’t get this happening at the theatre or the ballet or any other major event? Why are we, as paying ‘customers’ treated any different," one supporter asked. Another Liverpool supporter called the situation "a joke".

Carragher reposted the images on his feed, bringing awareness to the issue.

Liverpool published guidance for matchgoing supporters earlier this month, advising them to arrive at Anfield earlier than normal after new security measures were implemented.

It said: "The matchday safety operation has recently changed and every adult - across general admission and hospitality - will undergo a search before entering the stadium for every match at Anfield. This change has become industry best practice among major sporting events, concerts and other Premier League clubs.

"The club is asking its match-going supporters to arrive at turnstiles 10 minutes earlier than normal to help with this new process.

"Turnstiles at Anfield open two hours before kick-off for general admission and three hours for hospitality, allowing enough time for the necessary checks before entry. Arriving 10 minutes earlier than usual will help all fans to get into the stadium in time for kick-off.

"Supporters are advised that they should get ready to be searched by removing any keys or mobile phones from their pockets before they reach the turnstiles, as this will help speed up the process.

"The safety of fans attending Anfield is paramount and the club works in partnership with Merseyside Police and other partner agencies to safeguard fans on every matchday.

"Working with the Spirit of Shankly supporters' group and the Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association, LFC continues to review the process for further efficiencies, with the priority being to keep fans safe.

"LFC would like to thank supporters and asks them to work with stewards and follow their guidance for a safe experience. Please respect stewards and staff who are facilitating this new process."