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.'
May 2007 Archives
Athens 2007...Final Word
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 31, 2007 6:21 PM
A BLUE nose sneaked into a Liverpool bus depot to get a glimpse of Liverpool's 2007 Champions League victory bus.
That's right...the 2007 Champions League victory bus.
The open top bus was beautifully spray painted in anticipation of a victory over AC Milan and the subsequent planned homecoming in Liverpool.
It's a fair kop. A tad presumptious, even arrogant. One thing's for sure. Everton are unlikely to be left similarly red-faced.
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Pippo's 'Nipple Flick' Trick
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 24, 2007 10:21 AM
AC MILAN striker Pippo Inzaghi's decisive first goal in the Champions League final was described by the BBC as a 'freak.'
The player himself, perhaps predictably, had a different take on it.
If you remember, Pirlo's free kick was heading into Pepe Reina's arms when it took a wicked deflection off Inzaghi's chest as he turned to get out of the way. Well, that's how I and millions of others saw it.
You can see for yourself by clicking on the image below.
Inzaghi said it was a set piece from the training ground. 'Every now and again we manage to pull it off. We rehearse it with the manager,' he said. Oh yeah...?
I don't think most Liverpool fans will begrudge Milan their success. Some you can win, some you can't. Sometimes you need a slice of luck. But come on Pippo, at least have the decency to admit it.
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Funny Old Game
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 24, 2007 9:15 AM
FOUND a great video on YouTube for Jack to guffaw over - to lift his mood after Athens.
He loves a bit of slapstick - especially if it involves footy or his dad chasing after a bin lorry in his Mr Grumpy pyjamas every Friday morning.
There's plenty of referees falling over and highly paid footballers tripping up, falling down and generally looking like clowns. It's accompanied by Eric Idle's (or is it Monty Python's) 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.'
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Tears at Bedtime
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 23, 2007 9:58 PM
AC Milan 2, Liverpool 1
Champions League Final, Athens
I SCURRIED back from the pub on the stroke of full time to see Jack.
He had been crying. Mostly, I think, because he wanted Liverpool to win for his dad. We watched Maldini hoist the European Cup as Jack snuggled up still gently sobbing.
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Big Bad Dad?
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 23, 2007 2:39 PM
BIG night for Liverpool. Big night for Jack.
He just about remembers the Reds last Champions League final in 2005 (in particular me blasting champagne into his face, soaking his Shrek dressing gown and triggering hysteria). Ah...slightly misjudged that one.
This time he's great shown interest in the build-up and was delighted with his huge Athens 2007 flag from Dad, even though he's still not sure if he's a Red or a Blue.
Jack will be wearing his Steven Gerrard top, he'll have a Liverpool scarf choking him and his LFC magazines spread across the coffee table in the living room as he sits back on the couch.
His collection of four-foot flags will also be placed in plantpots or vases around the telly. He may even put on his Liverpool CD (Billy Maher sings Scow-zer Tommy).
Yes, the countdown to kick-off is underway and he's giddy as anything.
So, where will Dad be?
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Athens Awaits
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 1, 2007 11:09 PM
THANKS to Virgin Media and a faulty set top box, me and Jack huddled round a portable TV in the back room for tonight's Liverpool-Chelsea Champions League semi-final.
He wore a Liverpool scarf even though he's still undecided between the Reds and Everton.
With a few minutes of extra time remaining he closed his eyes while curled up on the couch and missed the drama of the penalty shootout (click below for a reminder). I roared on the Reds in silence.
After peeling myself off the ceiling, I scooped Jack up and wrestled him into his top bunk bed - only to find his Everton bedclothes awaited him.
And I thought it's teenagers who are meant to be mixed up.
P.S. Time's up for Mourinho. He won't be missed. For someone who's obviously talented, intelligent and a loyal family man, he just can't resist being obnoxious. Special one? No comparison to Benitez.
Fancy another look at Daniel Agger's set piece goal? Click on the image below.
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