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.'
RAFA feels he's a victim of unfriendly fire from the Yanks. The Yanks clearly don't rate Rafa. Not surprising, the way he's behaved. Now, the players are blaming off-the-pitch distractions for poor performances and poor results.
Of course, there's elements of truth concealed within all this insecurity. But, they all need to get on with the job and stop blaming each other. Fans are getting fed up with it.
The 2-2 result against Aston Villa was disappointing, but what can you expect when the manager picks Harry Kewell ahead of Ryan Babel again!!! Is he taking the XXXX??
Yet again Babel made more impact on the game within two minutes of coming on, than the Aussie winger had done for the preceding hour.
Perhaps soon we'll start hearing fans saying: "Hey, Rafa was right wasn't he? Sticking with Kewell and not playing Babel. Genius." Perhaps Maggie Thatcher will be photographed sunbathing topless on Crosby beach alongside Arthur Scargill.
Rafa also persists with his other two favourites Aurelio and Kuyt who are likeable and hard-working but simply not up to the job. Kuyt, in particular, has badly disappointed as a goal scorer.
It's almost as if Benitez has got a deathwish. If Hicks and Gillett sacked him today, few could honestly blame them. He's had the money, he's had the time and now he's seemingly taking the team backwards when all around can see that some of his decisions are as absurd as they are stubborn.
The main reason Liverpool have thrown so many points away in games they should have won so far this season is Rafa Benitez. Next, the players shoulder responsibility for under-performing.
Finally, fans can point the finger at The Muppets, who do not deserve Liverpool FC but who can hardly be blamed for poor team selection, negative tactics, surrendering possesion and squandering goal chances.
The good news is, at least the players will be fresh for the Premier League run-in. Remind me, how do you get 30 points from five games, Rafa?
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csb wrote...
I must say that I am a bit disappointed that Gerrard has stated that off the field shenanigans are affecting the players performance. Totally ridiculous thing to say as a professional player. They are all very highly paid individuals who should be able to focus on a game of football without thinking about who is going to own the club next week!
Perhaps the fans didn't help last night by chanting derogatory songs most of the match instead of actually supporting the team.
Bottom line is, we have players who are just not good enough and others who are under performing. Kewell, Aurelio and Kuyt should never be in the team. Rafa seems to be losing the plot (never been the same since Paco left!).
I am no great fan of our American owners at the moment but to all those fans who chose not to support the team last night, do you really think the team will play better just because we are owned by the Arabs instead? Rafa and the players have got to shoulder the responsibility of what is looking like another poor league campaign
Posted by: csb | January 22, 2008 12:43 PM