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.'
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.
Buses used for victory parades are certainly getting glitzier.
On Merseyside, an open top bus was traditionally seconded from duty along Southport promenade for such an occasion.
Even in the 1980s and 1990s the buses looked like they'd be spruced up overnight after a frantic call to the WI.
It seems technology has led us to the point of computerised spray paint jobs which can be whitewashed over if it all goes wrong, as was the case in Athens.
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Sporticus wrote...
Very funny. Love the guy trying to boot him out, never realising he would become star of thousands of hits on YouTube.
Embarrssing for Liverpool but you can't blame them. It was a considered gamble which didn't pay off.
Chelsea must have a whole load of buses in cold storage.
Posted by: Sporticus | June 1, 2007 1:49 PM