Everton Football Club bans all Sun journalists after the paper published a column insulting one of a player

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding an article by Kelvin Mackenzie in the Sun newspaper, which compared Everton's Ross Barkley to a gorilla. This led to Everton banning the Sun from its premises. The article was widely criticized as racist, with reactions from the public, fans, and officials. Mackenzie defended himself, claiming ignorance of Barkley's background. The controversy is set against the backdrop of Liverpool's longstanding boycott of the Sun due to its coverage of the Hillsborough disaster.

What has been the historical relationship between the people of Liverpool and The Sun newspaper?

What are the implications of the controversy for the circulation of The Sun newspaper in Liverpool?