Everton manager David Moyes believes the unity of the city makes Liverpool a “unique” place.
The Toffees boss, who coined the famous phrase “The People's Club” during his first appointment at Goodison Park in 2002, noted how the community had supported each other following the tragic events at Liverpool's victory parade on Monday.
A 53-year-old man from West Derby was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drink driving after dozens of people were injured by a car on Water Street in the city centre, near the end of the route.
“One of the things that makes this city unique is the solidarity between people who always come together in difficult times,” Moyes said in a message posted on the club's social media.
The 62-year-old Scot, who sent his and his team's best wishes to those affected and praised the emergency services, added: “We are always together in the darkest moments.”
Fans of both clubs have a shared history of supporting each other, most famously during the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989, when 97 Liverpool fans died.
Moyes' Liverpool colleague Arne Sloot expressed similar sentiments as he accepted the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year award.
The Dutchman did not attend the event in London “out of solidarity with all those affected” and wrote a letter outlining his thoughts.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and the many clubs that will be represented, for the support they have shown us over the last 24 hours,” he said.
“Football has always been and should remain a competitive game, but it is also a great source of camaraderie, especially at times like these.”
Former Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy, a die-hard Reds fan, admitted he is still trying to cope with what happened.
“I watched it on my phone and it was one of those games you don't want to watch,” the Wales manager said.
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