The outrageous Liverpool-themed wedding ahead of the 217th Merseyside derby

[David Luiz]

In Pictures: The outrageous Liverpool-themed wedding

As Merseyside gears up for the 217th derby on Tuesday night, two members of the Singapore fan club have tied the knot in an incredible Reds styled ceremony

Mar 13, 2012 2:35:00 PM

By Jay Jaffa

Liverpool and Everton take to the Anfield pitch on Tuesday night for the 217th Merseyside derby and you can be sure the Singapore supporters club will be watching and cheering onKenny Dalglish's side.

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Harry Han and Eileen Siaw tied the knot at the end of February having known each other through the official Liverpool Fan Club for over ten years.

The Vice-President and Secretary of the fan club admitted to not being particularly fond of one another originally.

"I must say we didn't like each other very much!" Mr Han said.

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But despite their initial apprehension, the mutual love of the Anfield club brought the two together and resulted in this obscenely over-the-top themed wedding.

The ceremony held at the Regent Hotel in Singapore asked guests to forget tradition and turn up donned in their favourite team's shirt. Though it was largely dominated by Liverpool jerseys, a couple of Manchester United and Real Madrid representatives were spotted.

Nonetheless, if there was any doubt, the couple walked down the aisle to a rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" - that charming traditional wedding tune.

The Hans have also suitably decided to spend their honeymoon in Liverpool with the target of attending the Premier League game against Fulham on 14th April.

Mr and Mrs Han | '2' for Glen Johnson, not her age...
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Oddly, no-one took the opportunity to punt this at the cardboard cut-out
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YNWA | If I had to guess, it's probably what he's singing​

 

[laksaboy]

If Everton beats Liverpool, Everton will be above Liverpool in the table.

 

[David Luiz]

Extra Time: Top five Liverpool & Everton WAGs

Tuesday night's derby is set to be the 217th between the red and blue sides of Merseyside and we look at the women who ensure that the players are fully prepared for battle

Mar 13, 2012 2:30:00 PM

By Jay Jaffa

Anfield will host the 217th Merseyside derby on Tuesday night, with just two points separatingLiverpool and Everton - but while the players do battle on the pitch, we can take the opportunity to look at the women behind the stars off it.

The great Canadian novelist Robertson Davies once said: "Many a promising career has been wrecked by marrying the wrong sort of woman."

But that is not a notion that the likes of midfielder Steven Gerrard would subscribe to. His long-term relationship with Alex Curran (pictured above left) has been the foundation for his magnificent Liverpool and England career - and is indicative of the importance of the WAG on such high-tension occasions as a fiercely-contested local derby.

Allow me, then, to introduce you to the WAGs of five of Tuesday night's key players.

Lara Binet & Marouane Fellaini

It's hard to believe that Everton ever had £15 million to cough up on a transfer but Fellaini's move to the Toffees in 2008 marked the club's largest transfer.

What the management didn't realise is that, although Fellaini came with the Ebony Shoe (Belgium's award to the best African or player of African origin), he would soon develop an homage to Sideshow Bob's afro and attach Lara Binet to his arm. Now that's an image.

Fellaini won the club's Young Player of the Year award in his debut season and also has previous in Merseyside derbies, receiving a season-ending tackle from Sotiris Krygiakos in February 2010. But, with the Greek defender now residing in Sunderland, Fellaini will be free to wreak havoc and return triumphant to the arms of Miss Binet.

Alex & Steven Gerrard

They seem like old-stagers now but Stevie Gerrard and Alex Curran were part of the original WAG scene - the infamous gaggle of girls in Germany for World Cup 2006 that helped coin the WAG phrase and, indeed, the phenomenon it became.

Over the years you could almost guarantee that Liverpool's 31-year-old captain would be involved in the drama of any Merseyside derby but Gerrard has extra reason to contribute on Tuesday night.

His season has been marred by injuries - he has featured in just 12 Premier League games so far - but the talismanic midfielder's late cameo at Sunderland should mean that he's in line for a start at Anfield.

Stacey Miller & Andy Carroll

Big ol' Andy Carroll has found love in little Stacey Miller. The £35m target man would probably forgive me for saying that he's likely to have had more success off the pitch this season than on it.

But cast your mind back to October and you'll recall Carroll wheeling away in delight at Goodison Park. Yes, the man that couldn't score for toffee opened his account against the Toffees.

Things didn't really pick up after that, to be fair, and he has just three league goals all season - though, looking at Liverpool's other goalscorers, he's not actually done too bad. If he scores tonight, beers on Andy? Sure.

Sofia Balbi & Luis Suarez

The Uruguayan striker has had a pretty low-key season for Liverpool. There have been no major incidents or controversies to blot his copybook and fans of both teams will no doubt be looking forward to watching him take to the field at Anfield.

But wait, what's this? Ok, time to be serious: Suarez has cast a dark cloud over the Premier League this year - whether it was down to his words, actions or neither, controversy has followed him.

At home, helping to preserve the striker's sanity is Sofia Balbi, his wife. The couple have been seen roaming Liverpool's streets since his move from Ajax and will hope to do so with heads held high should the red side of Merseyside emerge victorious.

Laura & Tim Howard

Ah the lovely Laura Howard. Married to Everton and United States goaltender extraordinaire Tim.

I have a special place in my heart for Tim Howard, actually. His career has been a real success story, if you ignore the Manchester United failure. He has always been revered at Goodison Park ever since moving from the Red Devils but it seems that this season has seen him garner league-wide acclaim for his talents.

You might even argue that he is the new Jussi Jaaskelainen - you know, everyone's favourite unfashionable goalkeeper. Still, at 33, Howard has many more years of giving and, as Evertonians will hope, Merseyside penalty saves up his sleeve.

 

[Leongsam]

Stupid Chinese worshipping an Ang Moh club.

The chinks really have no pride in their own identity.

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

I would rather them support an Ang Mo club in the EPL than a team in the Shit League like Woodlands Wellington.

 

[KoalaJack]

simi liverpool...GO Tractor Boys!!!

 

[Alamaking]

Heng Liverpool won, if lose how? divorce huh?

 

[Rogue Trader]

Harry han also scored hat trick last night? Bang bang BANG! Zzzzzzzzz

 

[youtalkcock]

Heng Liverpool won, if lose how? divorce huh?

Again you witnessed erratic form and inconsistency. Win 3-0 in one game, lose the next and draw the next one. Luckily did not bet.

 

[shOUTloud]

Seriously how come pple get married without cutting hair one? So lah tak looking.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Match made in heaven. Both are bulky items.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Seriously how come pple get married without cutting hair one? So lah tak looking.

Groom was going for the Steve Mcmanaman hair style

 

[bushtucker]

chey! they are going to be so pissed when everton trumps their beloved pool.

 

[goldenmonkey]

Groom was going for the Steve Mcmanaman hair style

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Oh yes, it really looks like Steve Mcmanaman with John Barnes in tow. Legend.

 

[singveld]

wishes them best of luck, worshipping football club better hobby than gambling or line up for ipad 3

 

[Alamaking]

wishes them best of luck, worshipping football club better hobby than gambling or line up for ipad 3

ehh, thought you queueing? LOL