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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/20/2007 11:16:56 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 20th April
Reds birthdays
Steve Finnan is 31 today. He has so far made 178 appearances since signing from Fulham for £3.5m in July 2003, notching once. He has already helped us to claim the Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FA Community Shield in his time at Anfield.
On this day in 1902, left-back Ernie Blenkinsop was born in Cudworth, Yorkshire. He played 71 reds games, and had won 26 England caps by the time he arrived from Sheffield Wednesday for £5,000 in March 1934.
Michael's golden ball
Five years ago today, we beat Derby County 2-0 at Anfield, with double goalscorer Michael Owen being presented with the Ballon d'Or trophy for European Football of the Year before the match. A minute's silence was also observed before kick-off, in memory of the bereaved and survivors of the Hillsborough disaster.
On the same day, young reserves forward John Miles left for Stoke City on a free transfer. He only made one senior appearance for the Potters before moving on to Crewe Alexandra, and is currently with League Two side Macclesfield Town.
Milan's century
Milan Baroš played his hundredth reds game two years ago today as we won 2-1 at Portsmouth in a League match, with our goals coming from Fernando Morientes and Luis García.
On the way to Rome
Thirty years ago today, we reached our first European Cup Final, beating Zürich 3-0 at Anfield in the second leg of our Semi-final, with Jimmy Case netting a brace and Kevin Keegan grabbing the other, to go through 6-1 on aggregate.
A new boss
Graeme Souness got off to a good start as Manager on this day in 1991, as we beat Norwich City 3-0 at Anfield in his first match in charge. The goals came from John Barnes, Ray Houghton and Ian Rush. We had also faced the Canaries exactly three years earlier, holding them to a goalless draw at Carrow Road.
Reds debutants
Left-back Donald Mackinlay made the first of his 434 reds appearances in a top-flight fixture with Nottingham Forest at Anfield in 1910, with Jack Parkinson scoring four goals in our stunning 7-3 win. Sam Bowyer added a brace, with James Stewart also on target. We also entertained Forest exactly half a century ago, winning our Second Division meeting 3-1, thanks to goals from Alan A'Court, Billy Liddell and Antonio Rowley.
Doug Livermore, who became the club's Assistant Manager under Roy Evans, made his reds bow on this day in 1968, in a 1-0 League defeat at West Ham United. He only played eighteen games for us during his five year spell as a player at Anfield.
Racing to a hat-trick
On this day in 1929, Henry Race netted three goals in our 5-2 home League win over Sunderland. Gordon Hodgson bagged our other two goals.
Bruce gets the elbow
Bruce Grobbelaar broke his elbow as we lost 1-0 at Manchester United twenty years ago today. We also visited Old Trafford for a First Division match back in 1953, with Sammy Smyth on target as we lost 3-1.
A young Saint no more
Future red Ian St. John won his second a final Scotland Under-23's cap on this day in 1960 as they drew 1-1 with Belgium in Ghent.
Clean sheets against the Shakers and Blues
We have twice beaten Chelsea in First Division meetings on this day in history, without conceding. Tom Chorlton and Jack Parkinson netted in the last ten minutes of our first ever trip to Stamford Bridge in 1908, with left-half Jim Bradley playing his hundredth League game for us. Fred Howe and Lance Carr struck 27 years later in L4, to add to braces from Vic Wright and Berry Nieuwenhuys. Centre-half Tom ‘Tiny' Bradshaw was making his 200th League appearance for the club, while left-half John Browning was making his senior bow.
We have also twice kept clean sheets against Bury in the top-flight. John Walker netted the only goal of the game at Anfield in 1899, while we shared a goalless ninety minutes at Gigg Lane two years later.
Derby stalemate
We were held to a goalless draw in the Anfield derby on this day in 1974.
Green again
Green scored in his fifth consecutive game as we beat Stockport County 4-2 in a Wartime League match at Anfield on this day in 1918, our last match of the season. Harry Lewis struck twice, including once from the spot, with Arthur Goddard also on the scoresheet.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/20/2007 11:20:29 AM
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Liverpool v Wigan Anfield Saturday, 21 April
Kick-off: 1500 BST
Liverpool will have both Craig Bellamy and Xabi Alonso back in their squad.
Bellamy has shaken off a knee injury which kept him out for two games, while Alonso missed the midweek win over Middlesbrough with a thigh strain. Wigan winger Lee McCulloch has severe bruising on his foot and is a serious doubt and defender David Unsworth is struggling with a groin strain.
Midfielder Antonio Valencia serves the second game of a three-match ban and Chris Kirkland and Fitz Hall are out.
Liverpool (from): Reina, Finnan, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Riise, Pennant, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko, Mascherano, Zenden, Bellamy, Crouch, Fowler, Kuyt, Dudek, Gonzalez.
Wigan (from): Filan, Granqvist, Jackson, De Zeeuw, Camara, Kilbane, Heskey, McCulloch, Johansson, Landzaat, Aghahowa, Scharner, Skoko, Taylor, Folan, Cywka, Cotterill, Baines, Boyce, Unsworth, Pollitt.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez:
"We need to beat Wigan to make sure of the Champions League next season.
"The players have to keep going, keep winning and they know they are trying to keep their position in the team.
"I will field a strong side against Wigan, it is important we do that and win before we go to Chelsea.
"But Wigan work so hard, their manager was watching our win over Middlesbrough on Wednesday, so I expect them to be well prepared and to have a plan against us."
Wigan manager Paul Jewell on Anfield:
"It's one of those special theatres of football, one of the best places to play and to watch, just like Highbury.
"Anfield will always be a special place for me. It's where I watched matches as a kid.
"Obviously, the most important thing is that it's not about me, it's about us trying to nick a result against Liverpool.
"It's a very difficult place to go, but a great place to go and play football - I just wish I was playing."
BIG-MATCH FACTSLIVERPOOL will run out for this local derby with relegation threatened Wigan, in search of the victory that will confirm their place in the qualifying rounds for next seasons Champions League. The Reds are already assured of an eighth consecutive European campaign, and could yet be crowned kings of Europe for the second time in three years. The first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Chelsea is at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
The Merseysiders took their undefeated run in all competitions to seven matches with Wednesday's 2-0 demise of Middlesbrough. It was their third win on the bounce at Anfield in League and Champions League, and their second home Premiership maximum since Manchester United broke their 30-match unbeaten home Premiership sequence and brought an end to nine consecutive top flight sheets in front of the home supporters.
The Merseysiders have a perfect Premiership record against Wigan - played three, won three, goals scored - eight, goals conceded none. Half of those goals came in this season's reverse fixture, when Craig Bellamy scored two and made another. Liverpool have already 'doubled' Tottenham, Watford, West Ham and Reading, while Wigan are in danger of having the name of Liverpool added to those of Manchester United, Blackburn, Chelsea and ****nal as clubs to have beaten them home and away in the Premiership already this season.
WIGAN ATHLETIC make the 20-mile journey to Anfield, standing three places and three points above the bottom three, and in search of a first win in six Premiership outings to stay clear of danger. They need 10 points from the last four fixtures to be mathematically safe. Their failure to hold onto what they have this season was graphically illustrated by their performance at White Hart Lane last Sunday, when they shared six goals with Tottenham, having gained and lost the lead three times. The Latics have now dropped an unequalled 26 points from winning positions this season.
Paul Jewell's side, who are seeking a 25th victory all time in the Premier League, have never taken points off the top four clubs. Since promotion in 2005, Athletic have played a total of 15 matches against Manchester United, Chelsea, ****nal and Liverpool and lost the lot.
The Latics have played Liverpool five times and have lost them all - three in the League, and a two-legged League Cup tie.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/22/2007 12:46:48 AM
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LIVERPOOL 2 - 0 WIGAN ATHLETIC
Saturday 21 April 2007 15:00 , Barclays Premiership
Liverpool have secured Champions League qualification for next season after two goals from Dirk Kuyt gave them a comfortable 2-0 win over Wigan at Anfield on Saturday, securing a top four Premiership finish.
Kuyt put Wigan to the sword with goals either side of half time, his 11th and 12th in the Premiership. And Wigan had no answer, despite playing most of the second half with three strikers on the pitch.
The Reds can now look forward to their forthcoming Semi Final against Chelsea knowing that league business is taken care of, while defeat for Wigan leaves Paul Jewell's men still in the thick of a fight for Premiership survival.
The game started slowly and only came to life in the 11th minute when Gonzalez mis-controlled Pennant's cross field pass, setting up a chance for Riise, that he drilled the wide from 25 yards.
Liverpool upped the tempo from that moment and they quickly forced two corners before Riise had another effort at goal, which was this time blocked. Pennant swapped flank with Gonzalez as the Reds went looking for the opener and it worked a treat in the 30th minute when Pennant cross from the left lead to Liverpool taking the lead through Dirk Kuyt.
Rafa's side had been enjoying most of the possession, but they were finding it tough to break down a deep Wigan defence. But that all changed when Pennant crossed to the centre of the goal and Kuyt won his tussle with De Zeeuw to be first to the ball before heading into the Kop net.
It was a goal that Liverpool's more ambitious approach had deserved and they might have gone in 2-0 up when another Pennant cross, this time to Crouch, ended with the Reds striker shooting just wide of John Filan's goal.
Wigan made a change at half time, replacing defender Taylor with striker Camara, that suggested they weren't about to lie down. But it was Liverpool who continued to carry the greater threat after the break and it took a fine save from Filan to deny Kuyt a second in the 50th minute.
The Reds were comfortable and as the clock ticked down it was struggling Wigan who had to show the greater. And they almost got themselves on terms when a rare 60th minute attack saw Baines' dangerous cross miss Camara before Hyypia was able to clear from Heskey.
Liverpool's response was swift. Perhaps stung by Wigan's threat, they launched forward again and doubled their lead through Dirk Kuyt's second goal of the game. It came in the 68th minute when an excellent run from Bellamy caused confusion in the Wigan defence; and Kuyt was first to react when he turned and smashed the ball low into the right corner of the net.
To their credit, Wigan didn't give up and it took a brilliant save from Reina to deny Folan's header. But Liverpool still looked like they would add to their tally and Gerrard shot just wide before Gonzalez brought a fine save out of Filan.
The Reds can now head for Stamford Bridge in the knowledge that Champions League qualification is secure and focus their thoughts on entering next year's competition as the holders.
Teams
Liverpool: Reina, Riise, Hyypia, Carragher, Arbeloa, Gonzalez, Alonso, Zenden, Pennant, Crouch, Kuyt (captain). Subs - Dudek, Gerrard MBE, Mascherano, Bellamy, Agger
Wigan Athletic: Filan, Baines, Jackson, De Zeeuw, Taylor, Kilbane, Landzaat, Skoko, Boyce, Scharner, Heskey. Subs - Granqvist, Ashahowa, Folan, Pollitt, Camara
Referee: M Riley
Conditions: Sunny
Attendance: 44,003
Liverpoolfc.tv Man-of-the-Match: Dirk Kuyt
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/22/2007 12:48:36 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 22nd April
To Cardiff once more
We beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup Semi-final on this day last year. John Arne Riise's free-kick opened the scoring before Luis García extended our lead early in the second half with a sublime volley. Didier Drogba's header ensured a nervous last twenty minutes, but Joe Cole blazed over with the Blues' only real chance of note as we hung on to reach our thirteenth FA Cup Final.
En route to gay Paree
On this day in 1981, Howard Gayle came on as a substitute for the injured Kenny Dalglish, and ran the Bayern München defence ragged, before later himself being substituted by Jimmy Case. We held the German champions to a 1-1 draw in the Olympic Stadium, with Ray Kennedy putting us in front with just seven minutes left, to make it through to our third European Cup Final in five years, on away goals after a goalless first meeting.
A first treble
On this day in 1905, forward Sam Raybould became the first reds player to score a hat-trick against Manchester United, as we beat them 4-1 at Anfield in a Second Division fixture. Jack Cox netted the other goal.
Fred Pagnam also struck three times against them eleven years later, as we thumped them 7-1 in a Wartime League match at Anfield. Pinkney and Walter Wadsworth were also on target with Dave Watson netting twice.
Reds farewells
In 1950, winger William Watkinson made his 24th and final reds appearance in our 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth, with Albert Stubbins bagging our consolation. Eleven years earlier, Scottish forward Bill Kinghorn bagged his fourth goal in his nineteenth and final reds game as we were held by Sunderland to a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
George Allan struck his 58th and final goal as we beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in a top-flight match at Anfield on this day in 1899, with Tom Robertson nabbing the other.
Under twelve thousand
On this day in 1959, we hosted our lowest post-war League crowd of only 11,976 as we beat Scunthorpe United 3-0 in the Second Division. Alan Arnell netted his 35th and final reds goal, with Billy Liddell and Fred Morris also on the scoresheet.
Barton the centurion
Centre-forward Harold Barton played his hundredth reds game on this day in 1933 as Gordon Hodgson bagged the only goal of our top-flight defeat of Birmingham City at Anfield.
Happy birthday to the reserves
1970's left-back Brian Kettle is 51 today. He only made four senior appearances in seven years at Anfield, as his route to the first-team was blocked first by Alec Lindsay, then Joey Jones and Alan Kennedy.
Former Finnish reserve striker Daniel Sjölund turns 24. He never made the first-team after arriving Anfield from West Ham United as part of the deal that took Rigobert Song in the opposite direction, and moved to Swedish side Djurgårdens IF three years ago.
An eventful friendly for Don
Scottish left-back Donald Mackinlay scored and then replaced Elisha Scott in goal after he was injured at Anfield against Aberdeen on this day in 1925. The game ended 1-1.
Beating the Blues
Cyril Done netted a treble, including a penalty, as we beat Everton 4-2 in a Wartime League match at Anfield on this day in 1944, with Stan Polk also on target. We also beat the Blues in the Liverpool Senior Cup Final at Goodison Park on this day in 1893.
Mixed fortunes against the other Blues
We have twice faced Birmingham City in First Division matches on this day in history. Gordon Hodgson grabbed the only goal of the game in L4 in 1933, while Roger Hunt was on target in a 3-1 defeat at St. Andrews 31 years later.
Joy against the Potters
We have also twice met Stoke City on this day in history. Our top-flight meeting at the Victoria Ground ended in a draw in 1935, with Berry Nieuwenhuys on the scoresheet. We won 3-0 in a Second Division fixture at Anfield in 1961. Roger Hunt, Dave Hickson and Kevin Lewis were on target that day.
Tony for the only time
Ex-reds inside-right Antonio Rowley won his only senior cap for Wales on this day in 1959. Their 4-1 defeat by Northern Ireland in Belfast was enough to hand the Ulster side a share of the British International Championships with England that season. This cap was special in that Rowley was a Tranmere Rovers player at the time, then in the Third Division.
Welsh Englishman
Six years ago today, John Welsh scored for England Under-16's as they lost 3-1 to Italy in the European Championships at Bramall Lane. The following year, he starred for England Under-19's as they qualified for the European Championship Finals by beating Lithuania 2-1 at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Jon Otsemobor was an unused substitute that day.
Stan the Irish Villain
Steve Staunton won his 74th cap, and final one in his first spell as an Aston Villa player, nine years ago today, as the Republic of Ireland lost 2-0 to Argentina in a friendly at Lansdowne Road. Reds centre-back Phil Babb also played. On the same day, Abel Xavier won his final cap as an SL Benfica player, and fifth in total, as Portugal lost 3-0 to England in a friendly at Wembley. Paul Ince and Michael Owen both featured.
Meanwhile, future red Nicolas Anelka made his senior international debut in France's goalless draw in Sweden and Vladimír Šmicer netted as the Czech Republic won 3-1 in Slovenia. Also representing their countries that day were Stig Inge Bjørnebye, Øyvind Leonhardsen and future reds Markus Babbel, Dietmar Hamann, Sami Hyypiä and Jari Litmanen.
Brad's first
Brad Friedel won his first cap as a Brøndby IF player, and 28th in total, twelve years ago today. The USA lost 1-0 to Belgium in a friendly in Molenbeek.
Harper signs on
Reserves defender Alan Harper signed as a professional on this day in 1978. He never played a senior reds game, later enjoying greater success across the park.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:26:06 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 23rd April
Clinching the title
We secured our seventeenth League title on this day in 1988, as a Peter Beardsley goal was enough to defeat Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
Robbie signs on
Robbie Fowler signed as a professional on this day in 1992. The ‘Toxteth terror' went on to bag 171 goals in 330 reds games in his first spell with the club, gaining UEFA Cup, FA Cup and two League Cup winners' medals during his reds career, and has so far struck twelve times in 35 games since his return last January.
Stevie honoured
Steven Gerrard was named PFA Player of the Year on this day last year after a successful season that culminated in FA Cup glory and included a total of 23 goals in 53 games for the club. Meanwhile, we learnt that our opponents in the FA Cup Final would be West Ham United, who saw off Middlesbrough at Villa Park.
Happy birthday Bobby
One-time reds wing-half Bobby Campbell is seventy today. He only made 25 first-team appearances for the reds in the early 1960's, before going on to a successful managerial career with Fulham, Portsmouth and Chelsea.
Most recently
Our most recent game on this day came thirteen years ago, as we won 2-1 at West Ham United in the Premiership, with goals from stalwart Ian Rush and the young Robbie Fowler.
Inching towards Wembley
Thirty years ago today, we drew 2-2 with Everton in our FA Cup Semi-final encounter at Maine Road, with Terry McDermott and Jimmy Case bagging our goals. Terry Mac's goal was later named as the BBC's Goal of the Season, while Evertonians still protest over Clive Thomas disallowing Bryan Hamilton's last-gasp winner. We won the replay at the same venue four days later, although we lost the Final at Wembley to Manchester United.
Mixed fortunes against Palace
We beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at Anfield on this day in 1991. Ian Rush scored his 300th competitive goal in 532 games for Chester, Juventus and Liverpool, while John Barnes also struck before a late own goal from Eddie McGoldrick.
Two years ago today, John Welsh played his tenth and final reds game as we suffered yet another away League defeat, 1-0 at Selhurst Park courtesy of an Andy Johnson strike.
Brothers in arms
Our home League game with Bolton Wanderers on this day in 1938 saw the unusual sight of the two teams being captained by brothers - the reds by forward Alf Hanson, and Bolton by goalkeeper Stan. Jack Balmer and Phil Taylor netted as we won 2-1. We also faced the Trotters in another top-flight match seventeen years earlier, losing 1-0 at Burnden Park.
Sydney's start
Inside-left Syd Roberts made his reds bow on this day in 1932, as Portsmouth beat us 3-1 at Anfield. Daniel McRorie netted our goal. Roberts went on to bag thirteen goals in 62 reds games.
In comes Walter
Centre-half Walter Wadsworth signed from Ormskirk on this day in 1912. He went on to play 241 reds games, being joined by his brother, outside-right Harold, after the First World War. Together they helped us to back-to-back League titles in the early 1920's.
Potters fired twice
We have twice beaten Stoke City in League matches on this day over the years. In our 1962 promotion season, we won 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to a Ronnie Moran penalty and a Jimmy Melia goal. In 1980, we met at the Victoria Ground in a First Division fixture, with the two David's, Johnson and Fairclough, handing us a 2-0 win.
Boro twice
We have also played Middlesbrough twice on this day over the years. We drew 2-2 at Ayresome Park on this day in 1910, with our goals coming from Jack Parkinson and Arthur Goddard. 45 years later, Antonio Rowley and Billy Liddell struck as we won 2-1 at the same venue.
Harry's Aussie bow
Future red Harry Kewell made his senior international debut eleven years ago today, as they lost a friendly 3-0 in Chile.
Scot coming back from Italy
Graeme Souness won his final cap as a Sampdoria player, and 52nd in total, as Scotland beat England 2-1 in a Rous Cup game at Wembley on this day in 1986. He struck from the spot, with Steve Nicol also in the away side.
Seven and out for A'Court
Alan A'Court won his seventh and final England Under-23's cap on this day in 1958, as they lost 2-1 to Wales in Wrexham.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:27:17 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 24th April
European semi-finals
We have twice played European Semi-final second legs on this day. Mark Lawrenson grabbed the only goal of the game in Greece in 1985 to knock Panathinaikos out 5-0 on aggregate, as we reached our fifth European Cup Final in nine years.
Twelve years later in the European Cup Winners' Cup, our 2-0 defeat of Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield was not enough to overcome the three goal first-leg deficit. Robbie Fowler and Mark Wright netted our goals. Robbie's strike was his seventh in the competition, a club record.
Mixed fortunes against the Mancs
We have twice visited Manchester United for top-flight fixtures on this day in history. Danny Murphy scored the only goal for the third time in four League meetings at Old Trafford three years ago, this time from the penalty spot after Gary Neville brought down Steven Gerrard. This was Stéphane Henchoz's 200th reds game, John Arne Riise's hundredth League game for us, and Bruno Cheyrou's 48th and final reds appearance, after he came off the bench to replace Harry Kewell. Unfortunately, we lost 3-0 at Old Trafford back in 1965.
Rafa honoured
Rafael Benítez was named Coach of the Year for 2005 by la Comunidad de Madrid on this day last year at the annual Seven Stars of Sport Awards ceremony. This was in recognition of leading us to stunning Champions League success in Istanbul in his first season in charge at Anfield.
Gary Mac the boss
Five years ago today, Gary McAllister was named as Coventry City's new player-manager, although he would remain at Anfield until the end of the season. He remained in the post until he had to step down due to his wife's illness in January 2004.
Happy birthday
Ex-red Dominic Matteo is 33 today. He played 155 games for us before leaving for Leeds United in a £4m deal in August 2000. He is now plying his trade in the Championship with Stoke City.
A rare defeat
We lost 1-0 at home to ****nal on this day in 1974, one of just eleven League defeats at Anfield during the whole of the 1970's, with the Gunners inflicting three of these.
Down the Banks
William Banks played his 26th and final reds game on this day in 1915, as we won 2-0 at Oldham Athletic in a top-flight match, with Fred Pagnam bagging a brace.
In comes Pearson
Outside-left Albert Pearson signed from Port Vale on this day in 1919. He grabbed four goals in 51 reds games before joining Llanelli in 1921.
All-star SteG
Steven Gerrard was named in the PFA Premiership Team of the Year for the second season running two years ago today, the only reds player to be so honoured.
Lawro the Irishman
Future red Mark Lawrenson made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland thirty years ago today, as they were held to a goalless draw in Dublin by Poland. He went on to amass a total of 39 caps.
Disappointment against the Trotters
We drew 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers in a friendly at Anfield on this day in 1893, with Hugh McQueen notching our goal. Fifty years later, we thumped Wanderers 6-3 in a Wartime League match at Burnden Park that also counted for the Lancashire Cup. Cyril Done and Don Welsh both bagged braces, with George Kaye and Michael Hulligan also on the scoresheet.
Twice at The Dell
We visited Southampton on this day in 1979, with David Johnson netting as we returned with a point. Three years later, Ian Rush added to a brace from Ronnie Whelan as we won 3-2.
Harry for the League
Forward Harry Bradshaw played for the Football League as they lost 3-0 to a Scottish League side on this day in 1897.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:28:27 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 25th April
Red endings
Nine years ago today, Rob Jones made the last of his 243 reds appearances in our 4-1 defeat at Chelsea, our most recent game on this day. Karlheinz Riedle nabbed our consolation that day. We also faced the Blues in the top flight on this day in 1953, with Bill Jones and Louis Bimpson on target in our 2-0 home win. This was our last game of the season, as we finished in seventeenth position.
On this day in 1978, Tommy Smith played his 638th and final reds game as we beat ****nal at Anfield in the League. David Fairclough grabbed the only goal of the game. Left-winger George Pither played his twelfth and final reds game on this day in 1928 as we were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield by Leicester City. Tom Reid netted our goal.
First FA Cup Final
We played in our first FA Cup Final on this day in 1914, but lost 1-0 to Burnley in the last ever Final staged at Crystal Palace. Tom Miller had a goal disallowed for offside for the reds before ex-Evertonian Bert Freeman volleyed the only goal of the game. King George V that day became the first reigning monarch to attend an FA Cup Final.
Reaching European finals
On this day in 1973, we suffered our first ever defeat in the UEFA Cup, 2-1 at holders Tottenham Hotspur, but Steve Heighway's away goal took us through to the Final on the away goals rule. Eleven years later, an Ian Rush brace booked our place in a fourth European Cup Final, as we won 2-1 away to Dinamo Bucureşti, to go through 3-1 on aggregate. Rush reached a hundred reds goals in this his 168th game.
Happy dot birthday
The official club website liverpoolfc.tv is six years old today. It remains the most popular football club website in the world.
Howard's way
On this day in 1981, winger Howard Gayle scored his only reds goal, on his full debut, as we held Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane.
Kop farewell
Ashley Neal struck from the penalty spot in our 3-2 reserves defeat by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on this day in 1994. This was the final reds goal scored in front of the standing Kop, two weeks after Julian Dicks' famed spot-kick at the same end of the ground, and six days before Jeremy Goss's historic strike.
A derby win
Blues old boy Steve McMahon put us ahead against Everton at Anfield twenty years ago today. Kevin Sheedy equalised with a free-kick past Mike Hooper, before flicking the V's to the Kop. Ian Rush added two more to equal Dixie Dean's derby scoring record of nineteen, as we won 3-1. However, our neighbours still went on to reclaim the League title.
First and last caps
Peter Thompson won his sixteenth and final cap on this day in 1970, as England held Scotland to a goalless draw in the British International Championships at Hampden Park. Clubmate Emlyn Hughes also played. Six years earlier, Roy Evans won his first cap for England Schoolboys, playing in their 1-1 draw with West Germany at Wembley Stadium.
All-star SteG
Steven Gerrard was named in the PFA Premiership Team of the Year three years ago today, coming third in the Player Of The Year vote after a terrific season for the reds.
Boing boing
We have twice faced West Bromwich Albion on this day over the years. In 1896, we beat them 2-0 in a Test Match at Anfield, thanks to goals from George Bradshaw and George Allan, helping to take us back into the top flight. Bernard Battles made his fifth and final appearance in his first spell at Anfield in this game. In 1964, Roger Hunt struck twice as we drew at The Hawthorns in a First Division fixture.
Milan for the Czechs
Future red Milan Baroš made his senior international debut six years ago today, scoring in their 1-1 friendly draw with Belgium in Prague. Patrik Berger also played, while Igor Bišcan, future red Jerzy Dudek and ex-red Øyvind Leonhardsen all also played for their countries that day. Meanwhile, Abel Xavier won his final cap as an Everton player, and seventeenth to date, as Portugal were thumped 4-0 by France in a friendly at the Stade de France.
Gary Mac for Scotland
Future red Gary McAllister made his debut for Scotland on this day in 1990, as they lost 1-0 to East Germany in a friendly at Hampden Park. Gary Gillespie also featured. On the same day, Dean Saunders struck twice for Wales as they lost 4-2 in Sweden. These were his first goals as a Derby County player. Meanwhile, Steve McMahon and future red Mark Wright both came off the bench in England's 4-2 defeat of Czechoslovakia in another friendly at Wembley.
Stan for the Irish
Steve Staunton scored the only goal of the Republic of Ireland's friendly encounter with the USSR at Lansdowne Road on this day in 1990. It was his first goal for his country, and the only one in his first spell as a red. Ex-reds reserve Kevin Sheedy also played. Eleven years later, he won his 87th cap, and first one in his second spell as an Aston Villa player, as the Irish beat Andorra 3-1 in a World Cup qualifier at the same venue. Mark Kennedy was winning his last cap as a Manchester City player, while future red Steve Finnan also featured.
Ronnie on the mark
Ex-red Ronnie Rosenthal struck twelve years ago today as Israel lost 4-3 to Poland in a World Cup qualifier in Zabrze.
A representative honour for Elisha
On this day in 1921, long-serving keeper Elisha Scott captained a Central League eleven in their 2-0 win over a Football Combination side.
Babb starts out
Phil Babb signed as a professional for Millwall on this day in 1989. He never made a senior appearance for his first club, before moving on to Bradford City in August 1990 on a free transfer.
Thomas the skipper
On this day in 1989, future red Michael Thomas captained England Under-21's as they beat Albania 2-0 in a European Championships qualifier at Portman Road. David Burrows also played.
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:33:42 AM
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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINAL first legBy Phil McNulty BBC NEWS ONLINE - 25 April 2007 Joe Cole's first-half goal gave Chelsea a narrow victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Cole slid in Didier Drogba's cross after 29 minutes to give Jose Mourinho's side the upper hand.
Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina produced two brilliant saves from Frank Lampard to keep the tie in the balance. Petr Cech denied Liverpool an away goal with a stunning second-half stop from Steven Gerrard's long-range volley.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez surprisingly selected Bolo Zenden on the left flank and opted for Javier Mascherano instead of Momo Sissoko in the middle of midfield. As for Chelsea, they gave a start to Joe Cole - and he proved an influential figure as the home side dominated the opening half. Reina was called into action as earlier as the seventh minute, producing a marvellous reaction save to deny Lampard from 10 yards out after the midfielder had run on to Drogba's knock-down.
Drogba then failed to find Joe Cole when he was unmarked in the area and also missed out as he tried to get his own header on target under pressure from Reina. Chelsea's pressure looked certain to pay off - and they eventually took the lead just before the half-hour mark. Ricardo Carvalho's pass out of defence found Drogba, who turned Daniel Agger before providing a perfect cross for Cole to slide in from close range.
Liverpool's attacking responses had been fitful, limited to a tame header from Gerrard as he rose to meet Dirk Kuyt's cross. And it was no surprise when a disappointing Craig Bellamy was replaced by Peter Crouch after 51 minutes. The England frontman almost had an instant impact, challenging for a throw that fell for Gerrard, whose left-foot volley produced a brilliant save from Cech diving to his left.
Liverpool penned Chelsea back for long periods after the break but were unable to create any clear-cut chances. Instead it was Reina who had to be alert, keeping out Drogba's shot at his near post.
With the tension rising in the closing stages, Drogba headed just wide after getting on the end of Lampard's free-kick. Reina then produced a brilliant save to ensure Liverpool remained only a goal behind, diving to his left to palm away a powerful, rising drive from Lampard.
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Makelele, Joe Cole (Wright-Phillips 84), Mikel, Lampard, Shevchenko (Kalou 76), Drogba.
Subs Not Used: Cudicini, Boulahrouz, Geremi, Bridge, Diarra.
Goals: Joe Cole 29.
Liverpool: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso (Pennant 83), Mascherano, Zenden, Kuyt, Bellamy (Crouch 52).
Subs Not Used: Dudek, Hyypia, Gonzalez, Sissoko, Paletta.
Booked: Mascherano.
Att: 39,483
Ref: Markus Merk (Germany).
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:35:40 AM
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RAFA FRUSTRATED BUT REMAINING CONFIDENT
Paul Eaton 25 April 2007 - BBC NEWS ONLINE
Rafael Benitez has insisted Liverpool still have a chance of playing in next month's Champions League final despite going down to a one goal defeat at Chelsea.
The two teams will meet at Anfield on Tuesday night with a place in Athens at stake for the winners and with Jose Mourinho's men in the driving seat after their first leg success.
Benitez admits he was disappointed with his team's first half display but encouraged by their improvement after the break which could have been rewarded with an away goal.
"The first half wasn't good for us," he said. "They had chances but it wasn't because they were playing well, it was because we were giving the ball away.
"We spoke before the game about being careful because we know they like to play on the counter-attack, but in that first half we were doing the wrong things and making the wrong decisions.
"In the second half we had a target man and we played better. We had much more control of the game and possibilities to score.
"Now we look forward to Anfield and the chance to play in front of our own fans. We have confidence because we know we're a good team, we know we can score goals and we know we can beat them.
"We'll need to be careful because we know how dangerous they can be on the counter-attack. I don't know what each side's chances are of going through now, I just know we can still do it."
Benitez was frustrated at the lack of protection his defenders received against the physical presence of Didier Drogba, but refused to criticise them for allowing Chelsea to grab the opening goal.
"It's difficult when decisions are going against you. Drogba is a good player and he had a good game, but usually decisions go against the striker in some of the situations we saw tonight.
"When people talk before the game then maybe it puts some pressure on the referee."
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KUYT: IT WILL BE TOTALLY DIFFERENT AT ANFIELD
Paul Rogers 25 April 2007 - LFCTV ONLINE
Dirk Kuyt believes the Anfield crowd can inspire Liverpool's players to overcome a first-leg 1-0 defecit when Chelsea come to Merseyside on Tuesday night to determine which club travels to Athens to contest the Champions League final.
Rafael Benitez's team were undone by a first-half strike from Joe Cole at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night and despite failing to grab the all-important away goal that Liverpool so desperately wanted, the Dutch hitman believes the tie is far from over.
"It obviously isn't the result that we wanted," admitted Kuyt after the final whistle, "but it's still only half-time in the tie. We would have liked to have won or at least drawn the game but the result is what it is and we just have to make sure we score first at Anfield.
"The supporters at Anfield are very special and they won't need any encouraging to make the atmosphere incredible on Tuesday night. European nights at Anfield are like nothing else and we have to make sure we produce a special result. With the supporters behind us, we have a chance to change this result."
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/26/2007 10:40:00 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 26th April
Debutants galore
Jimmy Case made his reds bow on this day in 1975, in our 3-1 home League win over Queens Park Rangers, when John Toshack netted a brace to add to a Kevin Keegan penalty. This was our final game of the season, as we ended up in second place behind Derby County.
Exactly a decade earlier, Bill Shankly fielded a team of eleven reserves in our League match at Wolverhampton Wanderers, which came only five days before the FA Cup Final. John Sealey scored his solitary reds goal in his only appearance, as we won 3-1. Geoff Strong and Alf Arrowsmith nabbed the others. Full-backs Alan Hignett and Tom Lowry and keeper William Molyneux also played their only senior reds games.
Winger William Watkinson scored on his Liverpool debut sixty years ago today, as we won 2-1 at Aston Villa, with Willie ****an nabbing the other. On this day in 1992, Sami Hyypiä played his first game in the Finnish Premier League, as Myllykosken Pallo-47 won 2-0 at Jazz.
Double dismissal
Luis García and West Ham United's Hayden Mullins were both sent off at Upton Park on this day last year, with Mullins becoming the fifteenth opposition player sent off against us that season. Both therefore had to sit out the FA Cup Final two weeks later as a result. Djibril Cissé bagged a brace as we won 2-1. The game was preceded by a perfectly-observed minute's silence for former Hammers manager John Lyall, who died the week before.
Four for St. Michael
Four years ago today, Michael Owen bagged four goals, including his hundredth League goal, as we trounced West Bromwich Albion 6-0 at The Hawthorns, our record win over the Baggies. Michael's fourth goal, our fifth, was our 700th in the Premiership. Milan Baroš added a brace.
Mark Walters wins the title for Leeds
On this day in 1992, Mark Walters scored the decisive second goal that handed the League title to Leeds United, as we beat Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield. Ian Rush had scored the first, his first ever goal against the Mancs. The Kop crowed "now you're gonna believe us, you'll never win the League". Ten years later to the day, Walters joined Bristol Rovers from Swindon Town on a free transfer. He went on to play nearly a hundred times for the Pirates, netting fourteen times. We also entertained United on this day back in 1941, with Cyril Done and Billy Liddell on target in a 2-1 Wartime League victory.
Gary's treble
Defender Gary Gillespie scored a second-half hat-trick past David Seaman, including a penalty, on this day in 1986 as we thumped already relegated Birmingham City 5-0 at Anfield. Ian Rush opened the scoring, with Jan Mølby also on target from the spot. Future red Julian Dicks was on the losing side that day. This win kept us on course for our sixteenth League title.
Beginning and ending
Joe ****an's son Kit made his second and final senior appearance on this day in 1971 as we drew 2-2 at Manchester City in the League. Bobby Graham netted both our goals. Midfielder Steve Arnold played his only ever reds game.
Derby joy
We thumped Everton 4-1 at Anfield on this day in 1943, with Willie ****an, Jack Balmer, Cyril Done and Berry Nieuwenhuys netting in this Wartime League fixture.
A happy day for Uncle Roy
Roy Evans married Mary at Liverpool's Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral on this day in 1973.
A double for Quasi
Peter Beardsley played his first competitive game following the Hillsborough disaster on this day in 1989, bagging a brace as England thumped Albania 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium. On the same day, future red Karlheinz Riedle netted in West Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Feyenoord. The two players would meet in the World Cup Semi-final the following year. Also playing in internationals that day were Ray Houghton, Steve Staunton, Ronnie Whelan, future red Dean Saunders and ex-red Kevin Sheedy.
Finn for the first time
Future red Steve Finnan won his first senior cap seven years ago today, in the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 friendly defeat by Greece at Lansdowne Road. Steve Staunton also played. Dietmar Hamann, future reds Markus Babbel, Igor Bišcan, Jari Litmanen, John Arne Riise, Abel Xavier and Christian Ziege all also featured in friendly action that day.
International goals galore
Ex-red Steve Staunton netted the only goal of the Republic of Ireland's European Championships qualifier against Portugal at Lansdowne Road twelve years ago today. Phil Babb and ex-red John Aldridge also played, while Ray Houghton won his 63rd cap, and first one as a Crystal Palace player.
On the same day, ex-red Dean Saunders was on target as Wales drew 1-1 in Germany as they tried to qualify for Euro'96. Ian Rush and future reds Markus Babbel and Christian Ziege also played. Future red Patrik Berger scored in his third consecutive game for the Czech Republic as they beat the Netherlands 3-1 in Prague. Also representing their countries in qualifiers that day were future reds Sami Hyypiä, Øyvind Leonhardsen, Jari Litmanen and Gary McAllister.
Walsh and Welsh for England
On this day in 1941, future reds boss Don Welsh scored all four goals as England thumped Wales 4-1 in a Wartime international at the City Ground in Nottingham. Fellow future red Cyril Sidlow was on the losing side. On this day in 1983, Luton Town's Paul Walsh bagged his first goal for England Under-21's on his fourth appearance as they beat Hungary 1-0 in a European Championships qualifier at St. James' Park. Fellow future reds John Barnes and Mark Wright both also played.
Young Milan starts out
Nine years ago today, Milan Baroš made his debut for the Czech Republic Under-17's as they thumped Austria 5-0 in a tournament in Slovenia.
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REINA: WE CAN DO IT
Mark Platt 26 April 2007 - LFCTV
Pepe Reina remains confident Liverpool can reach the Champions League final despite the 1-0 semi-final first leg defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Joe Cole's first half strike means the Londoners are now favourites to be in Athens on May 23 but Reina believes Liverpool are more than capable of overturning the deficit at Anfield next Tuesday.
"Fortunately we are still alive and can approach the second leg with belief in ourselves. We knew it was going to be difficult, we were facing a top side, and in the second half we improved a lot without creating chances," he said.
"The team was stronger and had more possession, but we cannot repeat this performance in the second game. We will get chances at home and we can score the goal that will take it to extra time."
The Spaniard pulled off two vital saves to keep the Reds in the tie and he added: "Of course 2-0 would have been much worse than 1-0, but to be honest I just did my job.
"Lampard's first-half shot was hit straight at me - fortunately I stayed there and he hit me. The other one was a different save, high to my left, but the good thing is we are still alive in the tie and we'll see what happens in the second leg.
"The result is not definitive so we hope to turn it around with our supporters behind us, we are full of optimism. There's still 90 minutes to go and that's a long time to score a goal. We are confident. We played at home against them in the league and beat them 2-0, so why can we not do it again?"
"Chelsea had some good solutions tonight but we'll try to give them more problems in the second leg. The first goal will be vital. We wanted to score because we know an away goal is always important but we couldn't do that and we must look forward to the next game.
"The crowd will be very important, they'll be like a 12th player and have an important part to play in this massive game. They believe in us and we believe in them. We are pretty sure we can do it."
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GERRARD: IT'S STILL GAME ON
liverpoolfc.tv 26 April 2007
The skipper insists he's still confident he and his teammates can manufacture one of Anfield's greatest ever European nights on Tuesday.
"The mood wasn't downbeat in the dressing room after the game. It's still game on. If we score first at Anfield, we could be in for a very good second leg," said Gerrard.
"I think Chelsea were happy with the result, but I think they will still show us a lot of respect in the second leg. They know the tie isn't over yet and they've witnessed the atmosphere at Anfield before. They know that we're capable of beating them at Anfield - as we proved in the Premiership earlier this year.
"It's only half-time. We would have liked a better scoreline going back to Anfield but we're one down and we'll get on with it. We'll approach the game knowing that we need to score the first goal and we'll be ready for Tuesday night.
"We're confident we can hurt them a lot more at our place with the crowd behind us. We'll raise the tempo and the first 20 minutes will be really interesting next week. If any supporters can raise the roof, it's our supporters, so I think we could be in store for another memorable European night."
On the performance at Stamford Bridge, Gerrard added: "I think Chelsea edged the first half on chances and Pepe Reina made a couple of good saves, but second half I thought we dominated possession and pushed forward, although we didn't create clear-cut chances.
"The manager told us to be more positive at the break because although we kept the ball well enough during the first half, we didn't get down the sides and hurt Chelsea.
"Petr Cech has pulled off a top save from myself and I don't think any other 'keeper in Europe would have got that - I was almost away celebrating!"
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RE: Anfield Forever - the Scouse corner - 4/28/2007 9:14:16 AM
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On this day in Liverpool history - 28th April
Clinching the title
On this day in 1990, we secured our eighteenth and most recent League title, beating Queens Park Rangers 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to an Ian Rush strike and a John Barnes penalty. Recent reserves keeper Paul Harrison was our mascot that day!
UEFA Cup glory
Jimmy Case became our first substitute to score in a cup final on this day in 1976, as we beat Club Brugge 3-2 at Anfield in the first leg of the UEFA Cup Final, despite being 2-0 down after only twelve minutes. Ray Kennedy also scored, with Kevin Keegan netting a penalty, and we drew the return match 1-1 to clinch our second UEFA Cup.
Semi-final disappointments
A goalless draw at Leeds United was not enough to take us through to the Fairs Cup Final on this day in 1971, after having lost the first leg 1-0 at Anfield. Nine years later, our third FA Cup Semi-final match of the season with ****nal still could not separate the sides, as the game at Villa Park ended 1-1 after extra time, with Kenny Dalglish bagging our goal in the final minute of normal time after Alan Sunderland had opened the scoring after just sixteen seconds. Unfortunately, we lost the fourth game three days later.
Losing the title
Leeds United's goalless draw at Anfield on this day in 1969 handed them the League title, with the reds ending the season six points behind in second place.
Reaching the top flight
On this day in 1894 we won promotion to the First Division for the first time, by beating Newton Heath, who later became Manchester United, 2-0 in a Test Match decider, in front of only 5,000 at Ewood Park. Patrick Gordon and Harry Bradshaw scored the decisive goals.
Winning the Shield
We claimed the Charity Shield for the first time on this day in 1906, when it was then known as the Sheriff of London Charity Shield. Arthur Goddard and Joe Hewitt grabbed a brace apiece as we beat amateur side Corinthians 5-1 at Craven Cottage, with our other score being a Kenneth Hunt own goal.
Double England debutants
Jamie Carragher made his senior England debut eight years ago today, as a substitute in their 1-1 friendly draw in Budapest. Future red Emile Heskey also made his England bow, from the start. Steve McManaman won his 24th cap, his final one as a reds player, while Jamie Redknapp also played for a side managed by ex-red Kevin Keegan. Future reds boss Gérard Houllier managed his country on this day in 1993, as France beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier at Parc des Princes.
Auf wiedersehen Christian
Christian Ziege played his 32nd and final reds game five years ago today, coming on as a second-half substitute in our 2-0 win at Coventry City. Sami Hyypiä and Gary McAllister struck the goals inside the final ten minutes, to help send the Sky Blues down.
Happy birthday Davy
Inside-left Davy Hannah was born in Raffrey, County Down on this day in 1867. He struck twelve times in 33 reds games, sometimes alongside his cousin, right-back Andrew Hannah. Davy helped us to the Second Division title in 1896.
A milestone for Barney
Alan Kennedy netted while playing his 150th consecutive reds game on this day in 1984 as we were held 2-2 at Anfield by relegation-threatened Ipswich Town. Ian Rush grabbed the other, his 42nd of the season, and 27th in the League.
Mickey's best goal
Michael Owen netted what he claims to be his best ever goal twelve years ago today, as England Under-15's beat their Scottish counterparts 2-1 in Newcastle.
A rare blank against the Foxes
We suffered our only goalless home League draw with Leicester City on this day in 1973.
Digger's final England goal
John Barnes netted his eleventh and final goal for England on this day in 1993 as they were held 2-2 by the Netherlands in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Future red Paul Ince also played.
Friendly thumpings
We have twice comfortably won friendlies on this day in history. We won 4-0 at Oswestry Town in 1904, with John Carlin bagging a brace. Thirty years later, we beat Corinthians 6-2 at Anfield.
Half a century for Bolo
Three years ago today, future red Bolo Zenden bagged his final international goal before joining the reds, while on loan from Chelsea at Middlesbrough. He was winning his fiftieth cap as the Netherlands beat Greece 4-0 in a friendly in Eindhoven.
First and last caps
Future red Mark Kennedy was on target in the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 friendly defeat of Sweden at Lansdowne Road eight years ago today. This was his only goal as a Wimbledon player. Steve Staunton skippered a side that also featured Phil Babb and ex-red Jason McAteer. Meanwhile, Sami Hyypiä won his 26th cap, and final one as a Willem II player, as Finland drew 1-1 in Slovenia. Ex-red Don Hutchison bagged his first Scotland goal as they beat Germany 1-0 in Bremen, with future red Dietmar Hamann on the losing side.
Three years ago today, Jari Litmanen won his first cap as a Lahti player, and 86th in total, skippering Finland as they lost a friendly 1-0 in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Sami Hyypiä won his sixtieth cap in the same game. Dietmar Hamann and ex-red Rigobert Song both also captained their countries, with Milan Baroš, Jerzy Dudek, Stéphane Henchoz, John Arne Riise, Vladimír Šmicer and future reds Xabi Alonso, Fernando Morientes and Momo Sissoko also in international action.
Back in 1993, Abel Xavier made his second senior international appearance, and final one while with Estrela de Amadora, as Portugal trounced Scotland 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Lisbon.
Razor's half century
Ex-red Ray Houghton won his fiftieth cap for the Republic of Ireland on this day in 1993, as they drew 1-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Denmark. Ex-reds John Aldridge and Steve Staunton both also played. Stig Inge Bjørnebye, Ian Rush, future reds Øyvind Leonhardsen, Jari Litmanen and ex-red Dean Saunders all also represented their countries that day.
Johnny on target
Future red John Wark netted Scotland's goal as they drew their British International Championships match 1-1 with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on this day in 1982. Alan Hansen and Kenny Dalglish also played, while future red Michael Robinson was in action for the Republic of Ireland on the same day. Hansen had also featured for Scotland exactly a year earlier, alongside Graeme Souness, as Scotland beat Israel 3-1 in a World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park. Avi Cohen was on the losing side.
Young Sammy for England
Sammy Lee won his first England Under-21's cap on this day in 1981, as they beat Romania 3-0 in a European Championships qualifier at Swindon's County Ground. He won his fourth cap at that level exactly a year later, as they drew 1-1 with Scotland at Maine Road to reach the final of the European Championships 2-1 on aggregate.
Gary Mac on target
Future red Gary McAllister scored in a B international twenty years ago today, as Scotland drew 1-1 with France in Aberdeen.
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PORTSMOUTH 2-1 LIVERPOOL
Saturday 28 April 2007 15:00 , Barclays Premiership
NO POINTS FOR REDS AT POMPEY
Liverpool were beaten 2-1 at Portsmouth in the Premiership on Saturday despite an excellent second half fightback that saw a Sami Hyypia goal reduce Pompey's 2-0 half time lead given to them by Mwaruwari Benjani and Niko Kranjcar. The Reds produced a fine second half display and deserved at least a point from this game, but they couldn't repair the damage done in the first half despite Hyypia heading home in the 58th minute. And they make the long journey back home cursing a below par opening that saw Portsmouth race into an unassailable lead.
With Liverpool's crucial Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg against Chelsea just days away it was no surprise to see Rafa ring the changes for this match. With a top four finish already assured, Benitez had the luxury of leaving the likes of Reina, Gerrard and Carragher back on Merseyside for battles still to come. That meant a Liverpool debut for Argentine youngster Emiliano Insua, a return in goal for Jerzy Dudek and a place in attack alongside Craig Bellamy for Robbie Fowler.
Portsmouth of course still harboured realistic hopes of qualifying for next season's UEFA Cup and they appeared to come out of the traps quickest, but Robbie Fowler had the ball in the net for the Reds in the 11th minute before being flagged for offside. Liverpool were on the attack again in the 16th minute when this time Bellamy found himself in acres of space on the right, but the move broke down when the Welshman failed to find anyone with his cross into the penalty area.
The home side suffered an early blow when wonder goal specialist Matthew Taylor had to go off injured after 20 minutes, but that didn't seem to bother them because they took the lead through the head of Benjani Mwaruwari in the 27th minute. It was direct football at his best as the assist came from David James in his own half; and it was another ball from inside Pompey territory that lead to Portsmouth making it 2-0 through Niko Kranjcar in the 32nd minute. This time Lauren's pass undoing Liverpool before Kranjcar finished passed Dudek from 12 yards.
Liverpool were rocked and they had it all to do, but the size of their task would have been smaller had Bolo Zenden's brilliant shot not come back off the crossbar on the stroke of half time. The Reds came out for the second half with Rafa's words no doubt ringing in their ears and they started well without really looking like making a dent in their deficit. And they needed a great save by Dudek from Benjani's shot to keep them in the game after a mistake in defence had given the Pompey man a chance.
Dudek's save was pivotal because Liverpool promptly went down the other end and made it 2-1 through Sami Hyypia. The Reds had been dominating the second half and they were rewarded when Hyypia headed home from a 58th minute corner floated in by Robbie Fowler. Rafa's side were now well on top and they poured forward as they sensed the momentum was with them. But they found couldn't find the equalizer they deserved as Portsmouth found a defensive resolve that boosted their European hopes. A superb save by David James from Fowler's shot and a Hyypia header wide confirming the result.
It didn't quite go Liverpool's way today and perhaps they didn't get what they deserved, but let's hope that all changes on Tuesday.
Teams
Portsmouth: James, Traore, Primus, Stefanovic, Johnson, Taylor, Hughes, O'Neill, , Mwaruwari, . Subs - Ashdown, Davis, Kranjcar, Lua Lua, Mvuemba
Liverpool: Dudek, Insua, Hyypia (c), Paletta, Arbeloa, Zenden, Alonso, Sissoko, Gonzalez, Bellamy, Fowler. Subs - El Zhar, Hobbs, Kuyt, Padelli, Pennant
Referee: P Walton
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Attendance: Unavailable
Man-of-the-Match: Sami Hyypia
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On this day in Liverpool history - 29th April
Nando's last
Fernando Morientes scored his twelfth and final reds goal on this day last year, which was our 300th against Aston Villa in all competitions. Gareth Barry equalised before Steven Gerrard struck his twentieth and 21st goals of the season to hand us a 3-1 victory in our last home game of the season.
Testimonial for Shanks
A testimonial match for Bill Shankly was played at Anfield on this day in 1975. Emlyn Hughes and Jimmy Case both bagged braces, with Alan Waddle and Tommy Smith also on target as the reds beat a Don Revie Select side 6-2.
We also took part in a testimonial in 1992, as we drew 2-2 at Oldham Athletic, in a benefit game staged for our former reserves forward Wayne Harrison. Don Hutchinson and Ronnie Rosenthal were on the scoresheet. Harrison had signed from Oldham for £250,000 in January 1985 but never made a senior reds appearance before he retired due to injury in the summer of 1991, aged just 23.
King Kenny starts out
Kenny Dalglish signed as a professional for Celtic on this day in 1968. He helped them to four League titles, two Scottish Cups and a League Cup, bagging 166 goals in 320 games before moving to Anfield for £440,000 in August 1977.
Wembley disappointment
On this day in 1950, we lost our second FA Cup Final, this time 2-0 to ****nal with Reg Lewis scoring in each half. It was to be another fifteen years before we finally won the famous trophy.
Beating the Clarets
We have defeated Burnley twice at Anfield on this day in history, without conceding a single goal. Jack Cox, Robbie Robinson and Jack Parkinson were on the scoresheet in 1905. Keeper Ned Doig saved a penalty in what was our final game of the season, as we claimed the Second Division championship for a third time. A friendly ended 1-0 nine years later.
Off to Plainmoor
We played a friendly at Torquay United on this day in 1935, as part of the transfer of left-back Jack Tennant and fellow defender Alf Gray from the Gulls the previous season. The game ended 2-2, with Alf Hanson and Berry Nieuwenhuys on target for the reds.
Mixed fortunes against the Villains
We have twice faced Aston Villa in the First Division on this day in history. Centre-forward George Allan made his 96th and final reds appearance as we were thumped 5-0 in 1899. This was our last match of the season, in which Villa won the title by two points from the second-placed reds. Twelve years later, we won 3-1 at Anfield, with Ronald Orr bagging a brace and John McDonald also on the scoresheet as we finished in thirteenth after this our final game of the season.
Ronnie's first cap
On this day in 1981, Ronnie Whelan won the first of his 53 Republic of Ireland caps as a substitute, helping them to a 3-1 victory over Czechoslovakia at Lansdowne Road.
A Baggies treble
We have faced West Bromwich Albion three times on this day over the years. The first game in 1901 ended in a 1-0 win a | | | |
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