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.'
Champions League
VIDEO: Greatest Ever You'll Never Walk Alone?
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 14, 2008 7:40 AM
HOT on the heels of the Fernando Torres song in its full Kop glory, here's some stirring stuff to help Reds block out Chelski's trip to their fatherland with Ronaldo & Co.
I thought Anfield stadium announcer George 'It took the biscuit' Sephton was going to cry at the end...
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Stevie G Takes Out Avram Grant
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 4, 2008 10:29 PM
IT'S always funny seeing people fall over - especially if it's in front of millions of TV viewers.
Steven Gerrard was keen to get on with the throw-in as Avram stooped to pick up the ball in Liverpool's semi-final Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.
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It Ain't Over Till It's Over
Posted by Peter Harvey on April 24, 2008 11:03 AM
JACK was counting down the seconds to the final whistle at the end of Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
He'd spotted the board go up to announce four minutes of added time, injury time...whatever they call it now.
Dirk Kuyt looked to have given the Reds a deserved 1-0 win. We knelt in front of the TV, Jack in his pajamas and cloaked in his LFC fleecy blanket, as the game drifted towards full-time.
His eyes were on the clock, not the action, as it ticked to 93:59.
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European Cup: Famous Five Scousers?
Posted by Peter Harvey on November 13, 2007 10:39 PM
Q. Name FIVE scousers to have scored in European Cup or Champions League finals?
I'm sure some smart Alec will get this right and post the answer, but if not I'll reveal all in the next day or so. Three are easy. Two are a bit tricky.
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Lucky, Lucky Liverpool
Posted by Peter Harvey on November 6, 2007 10:32 PM
EVEN the most bitter rival fans will struggle to pick holes in Liverpool's 8-0 thrashing of Besiktas in the Champions League at Anfield tonight.
It was a breathtaking display featuring no less than 20 shots on target. The scoreline beats the competition's previous best, Arsenal's 7-0 win over Slavia Prague a few weeks ago and, of course, Man United's 7-1 win over Roma last season.
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Cheats DO Prosper
Posted by Peter Harvey on August 19, 2007 10:03 PM
WE tell our children that cheats do not prosper. Sadly, in football, they sometimes do.
Acts of cheating are arguably as old as the game itself. But as the stakes and the prizes have grown so has the temptation to hoodwink a referee.
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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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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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Why Did We Buy Bunk Beds?
Posted by Peter Harvey on April 3, 2007 9:22 PM
FABIO Aurelio's freak injury in the 75th minute was the last action for Jack as well.
He nodded off with his head on my thigh as Liverpool's left back was being stretchered off. Ninety minutes is an eternity when you're only six and you've been colouring all day.
Now I face the task of getting Jack into his bunk bed. Might have to call upon The Gaffer. She's got fireman's shoulders.
What a performance by the Reds. Cleverest bit of play was Dirk Kuyt picking up a yellow in the 92nd minute. He misses the formality (???) of the second leg, but is available again for the semi-final.
By the way, well done to Touchline Dad reader Doug Martin who correctly predicted a 3-0 win to Liverpool with Steven Gerrard scoring the first goal. Ladbrokes would have offered at least 50/1.
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Sleepy Performance
Posted by Peter Harvey on April 3, 2007 8:31 PM
MY little armchair pundit seems happy with the first half display in Holland.
He thinks Liverpool will go on to win 2-1 with goals from Crouchy and Cocu.
I detected some heavy eyelids and I predict he may not make the full 90 minutes.
Great move by the Reds for the Gerrard goal. Four on four in the box on the break, away from home, first half of a Champions League quarter final first leg and...wait for it...David Pleat dares to say Liverpool looked a little bit negative.
P.S. Jack's just come to find me saying: "Dad, if I close my eyes will you wake me up for the second half?"
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