And yet, back in the 60s, Anfield was the only ground I used to feel safe!

At London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield etc we had to suffer the same ritual every fortnight......
85 minutes: Tuck scarf inside your coat; head for Exit; make no eye contact; dash for the coach; when safely on the coach pretend to act threateningly when Home fans "came round".

In those days Liverpool (& Everton) fans didn't need to prove themselves, and we always felt comfortable going into a Scouse pub for some good craic.