I believe tourists are there as well as the genuine hard core fans and not instead of!
Grounds are bigger, crowds are bigger than they were not so long ago.
That section of the away end when John Stones scored and celebrated was proper Blues loving the moment.
Just like our section in SS2 last weekend when scoring against the Rags.
Ignore the aspects that are not for you, it's easy to do.
A lot of people stop going as they get older and their interests change, many say it's because it's not like it was but that's just an excuse.
As for visiting Merseyside, Police have always treated Manchester fans like shite, herded from Lime Street for a massive walk, locked in then herded back.
No enjoyment allowed and treated like scum.