Saturday, February 23 – 1991 Caretaker manager Ronnie Moran is the even money favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish, say bookies William Hill. He will be
Tag: Emlyn Hughes
Shankly dynasty just one big happy family
Wednesday, December 13 – 1989 The carpet is red. The ceiling is red. The chairs for visitors are red and all these things instinctively draw
Final farewell to Bill Shankly
Friday, October 2 – 1981 Thousands of Soccer fans who once roared for Bill Shankly stood in silence for him yesterday. The players who worshipped
A week in the life of Liverpool Football Club
March 14, 1981 It’s action stations for the Anfield team behind the scenes. It’s 7:30 on Saturday evening. The Anfield pitch scarred after the reserve
Paisley and his suede shoes
Friday, December 28 – 1979 Summer holidays best epitomise Bob Paisley. Not for him the fleshpots of the Caribbean or hobnobbing with the rich on
At 32, Emlyn’s even younger
Tuesday, August 28 – 1979 Emlun Hughes today spends his 32nd birthday performing his favourite party piece – playing football. The colours have changed from
Emlyn Hughes transferred to Wolves
August 1, 1979 Wolves finally got their man yesterday when Emlyn Hughes completed his slow motion move from Liverpool by signing a two-year contract. But
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 0-0 (European Cup)
Wednesday, September 27 – 1978 Match: European Cup, 1st Round, 2nd Leg, at Anfield, kick-off: 19:30. Liverpool – Nottingham Forest 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 51,679. Referee:
Sheffield United v Liverpool 1-0 (League Cup: August 28, 1978)
August 28, 1978 Key note: “When Sheffield United’s 18-year-old midfield lad Gary Hamson drove a perfect shot past Ray Clemence to knock Liverpool out of
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-4 (League match: August 26, 1978)
August 26, 1978 Key note: “Liverpool, playing brilliant football in exciting spells, hit Manchester City with three great goals at Maine Road in less than
Ipswich Town v Liverpool 0-3 (League match: August 22, 1978)
August 22, 1978 Key note: “Liverpool gave a display of rich authority and class in winning 3-0 at Ipswich last night. They combined elegance with
Liverpool v Queens Park Rangers 2-1 (League match: August 19, 1978)
August 19, 1978 Key note: “A familiar pattern was unveiled for the opening of the season at Anfield this afternoon. Quite simply, it was all-out
League of Ireland XI v Liverpool 1-3 (Friendly: August 2, 1978)
August 2, 1978 Match: Friendly, at Landsdowne Road, kick-off: 19:00. League of Ireland XI – Liverpool 1-3 (1-0). Attendance: 25,000. Referee: Mr. Eamonn Farrell. League
Feast for Irish eyes
August 1, 1978 Liverpool’s “friendly” against a League of Ireland side in Dublin tomorrow night is likely to be watched by a crowd of around
Chelsea v Liverpool 4-2 (FA Cup: January 7, 1978)
January 7, 1978 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Stamford Bridge, kick off: 15:00. Chelsea – Liverpool 4-2 (1-0). Attendance: 45,449. Referee: Mr. P. Partridge.
Newcastle United v Liverpool 0-2 (League match: December 31, 1977)
December 31, 1977 Key note: “A Phil Thompson goal, just after half-time, gave Liverpool a deserved lead, this afternoon, in a match played in a
Liverpool v Wolves 1-0 (League match: December 27, 1977)
December 27, 1977 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 50,294. Referee: Mr. Keith Hackett. Liverpool:
Coventry City v Liverpool 0-2 (League Cup: December 20, 1977)
December 20, 1977 Key note: “Liverpool called on the vast experience which years of campaigning at the top, and particularly in Europe, have given them
Liverpool v Queens Park Rangers 1-0 (League match: December 17, 1977)
December 17, 1977 Key note: “A penalty goal from Phil Neal after half an hour was Liverpool’s only reward for an afternoon of attacking endeavour
St. Mirren v Liverpool 1-1 (Friendly: December 12, 1977)
December 12, 1977 Key note: “It was Paisley’s night out … and Paisley had to win. If in the end it was Bob Paisley who
Norwich City v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: December 10, 1977)
December 10, 1977 Key note: “Liverpool turned Carrow Road, Norwich, into a miniature Anfield on Saturday, yet lost 2-1. Why? There is no rational explanation.
Liverpool v Hamburg 6-0 (European Super Cup: December 6, 1977)
December 6, 1977 Key note: “The Kirkby Kids had an Anfield triumph last night as they sparked Liverpool to a six-of-the-best massacre of S.V. Hamburg.
Liverpool v West Ham United 2-0 (League match: December 3, 1977)
December 3, 1977 Key note: “The Anfield scenario ran very much to routine on Saturday – Liverpool dominating, visitors defending, but a shortage of goals
– It is better to be a live sparrow than a stuffed eagle
August 12, 1977 It is something to smile about, this accusation that Liverpool are mad to pay £440,000 for Kenny Dalglish. Especially when you are
Liverpool v Barcelona 1-0 (Friendly: August 7, 1977)
August 7, 1977 Key note: “Liverpool won the third place and fair play awards in the Amsterdam international tournament, last night, and not much more
