Liverpool Fan Behind Simeone Meltdown Unveiled: Five-Word Retort Amid Alleged Slurs Fury

Liverpool Fan Behind Simeone Meltdown Reveals Identity After Champions League Clash
By Ollie Lewis, Deputy Sports Editor | Updated: 09:45 BST, 18 September 2025

The Liverpool supporter who sparked Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone’s furious outburst during Wednesday’s Champions League thriller has identified himself as Jonny Poulter, a die-hard Reds fan.

Simeone was shown a red card following Virgil van Dijk’s 89th-minute winner in Liverpool’s 3-2 victory at Anfield. The Argentine coach clashed with home fans behind the dugout, later alleging he’d endured “constant insults” throughout the match.

Poulter, whose social media profile features a photo with Liverpool boss Arne Slot, cheekily tweeted post-match: “Do I get the assist?” alongside footage of the incident. His post quickly went viral among fans.

[IMAGE 1: Liverpool supporter Jonny Poulter celebrating with a "Slot’s Appenin’ Lad?" sign. Caption: Jonny Poulter (right) previously posed with Arne Slot, holding a sign supporting the Liverpool manager.]

Tensions boiled over after Van Dijk’s decisive header. Videos show Simeone attempting to confront Poulter in the Anfield Road Stand, with stewards scrambling to intervene. Additional clips reveal Poulter directing explicit gestures and shouts toward Atletico’s bench after their equalizer.

Simeone’s Explosive Reaction
The Atletico boss defended his actions post-match: “Managers are insulted all game. When they scored the third goal, [Poulter] turned and insulted me. I’m human – I reacted.” He declined to specify the insults but emphasized: “We’re expected to behave, yet we can’t respond. I can’t solve society’s problems here.”

[IMAGE 2: Simeone arguing with fans as stewards restrain him. Caption: Diego Simeone confronted supporters after Van Dijk’s late winner sparked chaos.]

Social Media Frenzy
Poulter, followed by 1,700 fans on X, became an overnight sensation. A clip from @Trulli__UB shows him shouting *“F** off!” at Atletico’s bench. Another angle captures Simeone’s heated attempt to reach the fan post-goal.

Commentators were stunned. TNT Sports’ Darren Fletcher remarked: “Simeone’s lost the plot! He’s in the crowd!” Co-pundit Ally McCoist added: “He feels wronged, but we don’t know why.”

[IMAGE 3: Poulter making a gesture toward Atletico’s bench. Caption: Videos show Poulter’s provocative actions during the match.]

Fallout and Reactions
While Simeone faces disciplinary action, Poulter’s tweet has drawn mixed responses. Some fans applaud his passion, others criticize escalating tensions. The incident highlights the volatile atmosphere in high-stakes matches, reigniting debates about fan conduct and managerial accountability.

Liverpool, now top of Group D, prepares for their next clash as Atletico licks wounds. Meanwhile, Poulter’s five-word quip—“Do I get the assist?”—cements his place in Champions League folklore.

— Additional reporting by Movistar Futbol and TNT Sports.