In this latest fan interview, Lee Metters, founder of The Terrace Apparel, speaks to Liverpool fan and matchday vlogger, Courtney Neary. With over 7k subscribers and videos reaching over 25k views, we get some insight into why Courtney started her hugely successful YouTube channel. We also find out her favourite Liverpool player (who is someone you might not have expected) and dig into her earliest and favourite footballing memories.
Lee: So Courtney, tell us about your channel Courtney_Neary and what people can expect from your match-day vlogs.
Courtney: I started my YouTube channel in 2020 when I came back to the UK after the first coronavirus lockdown. I had missed being around Anfield and the city and realised I can fill a void for the millions of fans around the world that hadn’t been fortunate enough to get to a game themselves. With games played behind closed doors, I started filming tours around Anfield and the surround area as well as the murals around the stadium.
Fast forward to 2021, and I started filing matchday vlogs from inside the ground, as well as filming away days. I managed to bring our Wembley final experience to the stream and vlogged my few days in the capital around the fixture. Although the channel is targeted towards Liverpool fans, it can be enjoyed by fans of any team. I’ve even had comments from Everton and United fans! My vlogs are usually posted the night of the game, or the day after, and I try to get to as many games as possible.
Favourite Players
Lee: Who is your favourite Liverpool player, and why?
Courtney: My favourite player in the current squad is The Greek Scouser, aka Kostas Tsimikas. He has a great sense of humour, similar to my own, and I love seeing him in the videos that the Liverpool media team put out. I also holiday to Greece every year and actually visited the island where he grew up. We were told we’d signed a good player, and after seeing him in the 2021 pre-season, I had to agree. This year, the Greek locals shouted ‘Tsimikas’ or ‘Greek Scousers’ every time they saw me in my Liverpool shirt. His penalty in the FA Cup final also gives him a place in the heart of every Liverpool fan.
My favourite player in the current squad is The Greek Scouser, aka Kostas Tsimikas.
Lee: What about outside of Liverpool. Who is your favourite player that plays for another club?
Courtney: I really like Lewandowski and Pulisic. Both played for Klopp at Dortmund and seem to have maintained a good relationship with him. I’d love to see either one of them end up at Anfield with Jurgen as I think both would suit out style of play.
Footballing Memories
Lee: What is your earliest footballing memory?
Courtney: That would probably be the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. I was 6 at the time and remember watching it at home on the TV with my mum, but going to bed at half-time. Mum did put the TV on in my room for me though, so I did managed to see it all! We then ended up at the parade around the city the next day with my aunty and uncle. I was stood around Anfield and I remember seeing Stevie at the front of the bus with the trophy in his arms. I think I have been a red ever since!
Lee: What is your favourite footballing memory, although that takes some beating!?
Courtney: It has to be being at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final last season and beating Manchester City 3-2. I had an incredible seat right by the corner flag, and seeing the place erupt when we scored is something that I’ll never forget. It felt like the whole stadium just became a sea of red with flares going off everywhere. Dancing to ‘One Kiss’ stood on my chair was the cherry on top. A great day.
Another memory has to be the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. Overcoming that 3-0 deficit is unthinkable, but under the lights at Anfield, anything is possible. The moment that really stands out is Trent’s quickly taken corner. It’s iconic. Which is why I love the t-shirt from The Terrace Apparel. It’s a great way to show off such a memorable moment.
Trent Alexander-Arnold T-Shirt
The moment that really stands out is Trent’s quickly taken corner. It’s iconic.
Season Expectations
Lee: What are your expectations for this season? Can you beat City to the title?
Courtney: I see us having another strong season, even after the start that we’ve had. I think the Premier League will be more competitive with more teams challenging for the title, but I still see it being between us and City. It would be nice to get in a few cup finals along the way as well. I think Nunez and Carvalho look like really promising signings, and Diaz looks like he’ll continue his amazing form. As long as we don’t get any serious injuries, we have one of the strongest squads in the league.
You can view Courtney’s matchday vlogs on YouTube at Courtney_Neary.
