They had a famous FA Cup run in the early 1990s, eventually being knocked out by Crewe 3-1 in the 3rd round. Roly Howard was manager for a record 33 years (1972-2005), although he will always be remembered by some fans as Kenny Dalglish's window cleaner. TV presenter Ray Stubbs once asked: "How's business, Roly?" to which Roly replied "Oh you know - ups and downs."
Former players include Michael Ball (Everton and Rangers) and Stephen Wright (Liverpool and Sunderland). The club motto is 'To Enjoy, Not Destroy.'
JACK groans when he hears words such as 'Sky' and 'Setanta' in relation to TV football.
He's heard his dad brand them money grabbers too many times and he now knows that football matches screened on those taboo channels mean an early night with Stephen Fry mincing his way through Paddington stories.
Meanwhile, our down-to-earth terrestrials 'BBC,' 'ITV' and even 'Channel Five' bring a twinkle to his eyes.
With the added bonus of the Easter school holidays meaning he can have a lie-in, it will be a Dad and Lad night this evening on the couch for Liverpool and PSV in the Champions League quarter-final.
The pre-match coverage will not have me bolt upright (especially without Gabby), the analysis may well be wishy-washy (what did Townsend and McCoist ever win?) and the half-time adverts (they're always for flashy cars, blokey booze and swanky mobile phones) will prompt The Gaffer to demand coffee and a Blue Riband.
But, at least with ITV it's live and FREE. That makes it a winner with our Jack.
My prediction (save your money, I never get it right):
PSV 0, Liverpool 1 (Kuyt 41 mins)
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Doug Martin, Liverpool wrote...
I think you're right about the reds keeping a clean sheet but I can also see Rafa ordering an early onslaught and perhaps a couple of first half goals. PSV will be forced to chase the game and give us a third goal. Gerrard TO open up the scoring with Kuyt and a late Alonso penalty after Steveie G is hauled down by a ragged defence late on??? 3-0 Liverpool
Posted by: Doug Martin, Liverpool | April 3, 2007 1:04 PM