RAWK Goes Into Lockdown 2017/20-18 Edition | LOLis Karius
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Funny there's no mention of the Mata miss which should have been 3-0 at HT.
The fact that DDG never made a save of note.
The fact that they were reduced to shooting from range when they couldn't get behind our defence.
The fact that their best opportunities came form set pieces or 'long ball' as it's sometimes known.
The fact that DDG never made a save of note.
The fact that they were reduced to shooting from range when they couldn't get behind our defence.
The fact that their best opportunities came form set pieces or 'long ball' as it's sometimes known.
I not sure if I'd call it heart warming.
In fact, if I wasn't convinced she was wasn't real, I'd be a little worried.
I have a vision of this poor child, forced to be dressed full kit, sat on a straight back chair directly in front of the screen while her "father", also in full kit, jumps around screaming at the screen, reciting pseudo-religious verses about King Kenny, Rafa and Suarez and commanding the child to BELIEVE!!!. That's be scary for a seven year old.
Maybe I've just read too much RAWK goes into meltdown...
Can somebody let this guy know it was a league game against a higher placed team? Thanks.
Sensible...
Not having it...
They know that Jose out thought Orange Gnashers. It's all saving face on there.
That eel lobo guy is the most angry/deluded of them all. You can't have a differing opinion otherwise "You're a Manc!!!"
Another bitter disappointment for the RAWK. I can report that Utd seem to have won on the xG too. Though that's mainly (from what I can work out) because the own goal has an xG of zero. As an imaginary goal on the imaginary scoreboard it doesn't count. fecking corrupt cnuts etc.
I think there are some legitimate comments in here tbf.
The fact that we scored two goals from goalkicks is fine - every team takes goalkicks - and Maria's chance would have been a great goal. But we completely sat back in the second half and let them back into it. It's kind of understandable given we've got Sevilla on Tuesday but when we play like this it smacks of Mourinho over-complicating things to prove his own intelligence. Had Liverpool been given a penalty we'd be slaughtering Mourinho on here and rightly so.
Mou has definitely improved us and we've had some great results lately but the hoofball is tough to watch and we should be better with the resources we have. Liverpool fans are right about that.
At the end of the day though, they barely created a chance with all the pressure we gave them and, for an attack that's supposed to be among the best in Europe, that should be worrying for them. They can't just expect teams to open up and let them run riot - if they can't find a way past a good defence that's their problem not ours.
The fact that we scored two goals from goalkicks is fine - every team takes goalkicks - and Maria's chance would have been a great goal. But we completely sat back in the second half and let them back into it. It's kind of understandable given we've got Sevilla on Tuesday but when we play like this it smacks of Mourinho over-complicating things to prove his own intelligence. Had Liverpool been given a penalty we'd be slaughtering Mourinho on here and rightly so.
Mou has definitely improved us and we've had some great results lately but the hoofball is tough to watch and we should be better with the resources we have. Liverpool fans are right about that.
At the end of the day though, they barely created a chance with all the pressure we gave them and, for an attack that's supposed to be among the best in Europe, that should be worrying for them. They can't just expect teams to open up and let them run riot - if they can't find a way past a good defence that's their problem not ours.
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Nothing on RAWK is real, even their "veteran Man United supporter" actually supports Liverpool.
We're all taking thread off topic now. That guy will appear soon and rightly so!
Their complaints are as weak as those of a brawler moaning that he got outboxed; fundamentally irrational in the context.
Sometimes Steve, you'll come out with a beautiful and hard hitting post. That was one of them.
Not often enough, mate. But then, standards have declined since Frogie rode into the sunset... 
Haha, I see something new every t... forget it.I hear you. This'll be my first image post.
The ugly cat would have been a tipping point for me too tbf.
That was classic Rawk from 2009. Nearly a decade later and they still haven't won the league.
« on: April 24, 2009, 12:21:09 AM »
This season has been a fantastic one for me as a Liverpool supporter. I couldn’t have enjoyed everything about it any more. Everything from beating United 4-1, or drawing with stoke City 0-0, to 4 all thrillers with Chelsea and Arsenal respectively. It’s been absolutely fantastic and I’ve loved every single minute of the ups and downs on the pitch.
What’s really stirred me though, what has made me so buoyant about my club, world football and particularly about our future, is the signs this season holds in clear view, in flashing red and white lights for everybody involved in top flight football and indeed for the world to see. What has particularly has fascinated me, has been Mr Ferguson’s reaction.
Before I go on however, I’m still looking no further than the remainder of this season. There’s still so much to play for. It’s unlikely that we will win the title, and yes we know how we love nothing more than to achieve the impossible, but I didn’t expect us to come even this far at the beginning of September. It’s another reason about my joy with this season – I knew it was possible we could do this well, but because I didn’t expect it to be the case makes it much the sweeter. The same way I don’t expect us to win the title, but that’s certainly not to say we aren’t capable of it, I know we are.
And that’s the reason I refuse to lose belief. We may well come off second best but by feck do I want to go down without a fight to the death. We are not going to win feck all unless we fecking want it. We need to absolutely steam roll anyone who stands in our way until it is mathematically impossible for us to clinch it. Put the pressure on the neighbours down the road. That’s the only way they will buckle, if we force them too. Giving up the title now would be like handing it them on a plate. feck….that.
It really will blow one last warning into United’s face for next season, finishing strong this time round. It sends a message loud and clear that we are capable of fighting until the bitter, bitter end, and that’s what they will be up against next season. Not only will Rafa, the players, staff and fans be ferociously snarling and seething at the mouth come September, but United and Fergie will be fully aware that we are psychologically tough and determined enough to throw a full assault at the title next season. Not only that, but Rafa has the summer time to analyse and tinker with this already extremely strong squad; just a few minor adjustments to really let the shackles off.
Mr Ferguson is all too aware of this threat, and this season his ears have pricked and he’s started barking. He and Rafa have never been, how do you say…? As thick as thieves - you could almost taste a strong disliking to one another. Rafa came here as we became his project. The man refuses to be second best. His mentality is to win. The best manager in the world, managing the best team in the world, that he has created and sculpted, and are the dominate force in all European football. That’s his goal over the next 5 years. Doubtlessly.
And how Mr Fergoson disapproves. The media coverage this season between the two has riled me, humoured me, and caused endless debates between me and my mates. As much as it has caused mixed emotions and discussions, it’s intrigued me. It’s fantastic to see Fergie so wound up. He’s rattled alright, big time.
He knows full well that the pressure is on this season. If we carry on the way we have been with the run in we’ve got, he knows we will not stop rampaging through games until the race is done and dusted. He’s spoken out a lot this season, in his usual manner, lacking in discretion, and a full on approach. That’s how he works when his back is up, and it’s held him in good stead for a number of years. Rafa however, is subtle and mischievous in his handling of the media, making his point clear but giving nothing away. Never would you see the man sinking to the desperate lows of calling up his mate and saying “look how Mr Ferguson has disgraced you”. Rafa isn’t here to make friends in the right places and manipulate people, he’s here to fight one on one with whoever stands in his way of dominance.
It is clear Mr Ferguson isn’t just scared of throwing this season away. He’s scared of being knocked off his perch in the long term. The wrath he will face next season as we pounce towards his jugular while he’s still barking away has him massively concerned. That’s why he is barking just so loudly while we stare and snarl with intent. It’s one last desperate attempt to scare off Benitez. One last throw of the dice before the fight threatens his superiority.
Well I’m sorry Mr Ferguson, although I’m not all that apologetic about it. But we are obsessed with that title. We might not win this battle, but the war is just beginning. You’d have to agree though, Mr Ferguson, that surely the war can’t go on all that long? You are an aging dog I’m afraid, Sir. You have to ask yourself the question Mr Ferguson, have you got enough fight in you to compete for the long haul? To finally put United’s name above Liverpool’s? And even if you do somehow manage that Mr Ferguson, how long will it last, given your age? One season? It’s hardly putting Manchester United in a league of their own, in the grand sceme, Mr Ferguson. If I might be so bold.
Even if we don’t win feck all this season ladies and gentleman. We will not fall to pieces. Rafa is bringing back the glory days. And I do apologise Mr Ferguson, but there is feck all you can do about it.
Amen.
The best thing about that post was quite how wrong he was. He's absolutely cocksure that it was the start of a 5 year plan Benitez had to lead them to becoming the best team in Europe.
In case anyone's forgotten here's a timeline of events just before, and following that post to see how well that 5 year plan went for them:
14th March 2009 - In their 29th fixture of the season, Liverpool beat Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford, closing the gap to 4 points (United have a game in hand).
21st/22nd March 2009 - Manchester United lose 2-0 away to Fulham, while Liverpool beat Aston Villa 5-0, closing the gap to 1 point (United still have a game in hand).
21st April 2009 - Liverpool save a point with a 94th minute equaliser in a 4-4 draw with Arsenal. They move to the top of the table on goal difference (United now have 2 games in hand).
22nd April 2009 - Manchester United reclaim top spot a day later after beating Portsmouth 2-0. The gap is now 3 points and United still have a game in hand.
24th April 2009 - "I do apologise Mr. Ferguson" is posted to RAWK, foretelling the downfall of Manchester United and the rise of the future best team in Europe, Rafael Benitez's Liverpool.
13th May 2009 - Manchester United, still 3 points clear of Liverpool in 2nd, play their game in hand away to Wigan. After conceding a first half goal by Hugo Rodallega, United come from behind in the second half to win, after Michael Carrick scores an 86th minute winner. The gap is now 6 points with two games remaining and United need just a point from their final two fixtures to secure the league title.
16th May 2009 - Manchester United see out a comfortable 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal and secure their 18th league title (and their third in successive seasons), equalling the record number previously held by Liverpool. When Liverpool lifted their 18th title, United were still on 7.
27th May 2009 - Manchester United play their second Champions League final in as many seasons, having lifted the trophy the season before. They lose 2-0 to Barcelona. Liverpool were knocked out in the quarter finals.
21st/22nd March 2009 - Manchester United lose 2-0 away to Fulham, while Liverpool beat Aston Villa 5-0, closing the gap to 1 point (United still have a game in hand).
21st April 2009 - Liverpool save a point with a 94th minute equaliser in a 4-4 draw with Arsenal. They move to the top of the table on goal difference (United now have 2 games in hand).
22nd April 2009 - Manchester United reclaim top spot a day later after beating Portsmouth 2-0. The gap is now 3 points and United still have a game in hand.
24th April 2009 - "I do apologise Mr. Ferguson" is posted to RAWK, foretelling the downfall of Manchester United and the rise of the future best team in Europe, Rafael Benitez's Liverpool.
13th May 2009 - Manchester United, still 3 points clear of Liverpool in 2nd, play their game in hand away to Wigan. After conceding a first half goal by Hugo Rodallega, United come from behind in the second half to win, after Michael Carrick scores an 86th minute winner. The gap is now 6 points with two games remaining and United need just a point from their final two fixtures to secure the league title.
16th May 2009 - Manchester United see out a comfortable 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal and secure their 18th league title (and their third in successive seasons), equalling the record number previously held by Liverpool. When Liverpool lifted their 18th title, United were still on 7.
27th May 2009 - Manchester United play their second Champions League final in as many seasons, having lifted the trophy the season before. They lose 2-0 to Barcelona. Liverpool were knocked out in the quarter finals.
30th June-8th July 2009 - Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United for Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee. Antonio Valencia, Michael Owen and Gabriel Obertan are signed as his replacements. Mame Biram Diouf would represent United's final summer dealings upon his arrival on 30th July.
4th-9th August 2009 - Xabi Alonso leaves Liverpool, joining Ronaldo at Real Madrid. The move comes a year after Benitez seemingly wanted to replace Alonso with Gareth Barry, ultimately failing to sign the Englishman. Alberto Aquilani joins Liverpool from Roma as Alonso's replacement.
25th October 2009 - In the 10th fixture of the season, Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League. Manchester United drop from 1st to 2nd and Liverpool move up to 5th as a result. The gap between the teams is 4 points.
28th October 2009 - Liverpool are knocked out of the League Cup in their second game after being beaten 2-1 by Arsenal. Alberto Aquilani makes his Liverpool debut, coming on as a 76th minute substitute.
8th/9th December 2009 - Manchester United secure the top spot in their Champions League group by beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in Germany. Liverpool are eliminated from the competition, finishing 3rd, after conceding a 1-0 lead and losing 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. Liverpool finished on 7 points and won just two games in the competition, both of which were 1-0 victories over Hungarian side Debrecen who finished the group without a single point. Both Lyon and Fiorentina scored 4 or more goals in both of their fixtures against Debrecen. The 2-1 defeat at home to Fiorentina also marked Alberto Aquilani's first start for Liverpool.
2nd/3rd January 2010 - Manchester United lose 1-0 at home to Leeds in the FA Cup 3rd round. Liverpool draw 1-1 away to Reading forcing them to play a replay.
13th January 2010 - Liverpool face Reading at Anfield in their FA Cup 3rd round replay. A 94th minute penalty sees Reading level the score at 1-1. Reading score a second early in extra-time and the game finishes 2-1 as Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup. This match marked Alberto Aquilani's first full game for Liverpool.
16th/18th February 2010 - Manchester United beat AC Milan 3-2 in Milan in their first Champions League knockout game. Liverpool beat Romanian side Unirea Urziceni 1-0 at Anfield in their first Europa League knockout game.
28th February 2010 - Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the League Cup.
10th/11th March 2010 - Manchester United beat AC Milan 4-0 at Old Trafford to progress to the Champions League quarter finals by an aggregate score of 7-2. Having beaten Unirea Urziceni in the first knockout round, Liverpool face Lille away in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. They lose 1-0.
15th March 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his first full Premier League game for Liverpool as they beat Portsmouth.
21st March 2010 - In the 31st fixture of the season, Manchester United come from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League. The teams' positions remain unchanged, as United stay in 1st and Liverpool in 6th. The gap between the teams is now 18 points.
3rd April 2010 - Manchester United lose 2-1 at home to Chelsea, falling behind them into 2nd place. Liverpool draw 1-1 with Birmingham City.
7th/8th April 2010 - Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 3-2 in their Champions League quarter final second leg, but are eliminated on away goals. Liverpool beat Benfica 4-1 in their Europa League quarter final second leg to progress through to the semi final.
22nd April 2010 - Liverpool lose 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
24th April 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his third full match for Liverpool in their 4-0 win over Burnley. This marks the final time he heard the whistle at kick off and full-time while on the pitch in a Liverpool shirt.
29th April 2010 - Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final. The game is taken to extra-time as Liverpool lead 1-0. The match finishes 2-1 to Liverpool, and they are eliminated on away goals courtesy of a goal by Diego Forlan. This match marks the final time Alberto Aquilani played 90 minutes for Liverpool, having been substituted for extra-time.
1st May 2010 - In their penultimate match of the season, Liverpool host league leaders Chelsea. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard gifts Chelsea the lead as he plays the ball to Didier Drogba and puts him through on goal. Liverpool lose 2-0 and the 3 points for Chelsea is likely to be enough to win them the league.
9th May 2010 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Stoke City 4-0 but it is not enough to win a fourth successive league title as they finish 2nd after Chelsea beat Wigan 8-0 to secure 1st by a single point. Liverpool draw 0-0 with Hull City and finish the season in 7th. The gap between United and Liverpool at the season's close is 22 points. This marks the first time that Liverpool have finished outside of the top 4 since Benitez's first season in 2004/05, and the first time they have failed to qualify for the Champions League since 2002/03.
4th-9th August 2009 - Xabi Alonso leaves Liverpool, joining Ronaldo at Real Madrid. The move comes a year after Benitez seemingly wanted to replace Alonso with Gareth Barry, ultimately failing to sign the Englishman. Alberto Aquilani joins Liverpool from Roma as Alonso's replacement.
25th October 2009 - In the 10th fixture of the season, Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League. Manchester United drop from 1st to 2nd and Liverpool move up to 5th as a result. The gap between the teams is 4 points.
28th October 2009 - Liverpool are knocked out of the League Cup in their second game after being beaten 2-1 by Arsenal. Alberto Aquilani makes his Liverpool debut, coming on as a 76th minute substitute.
8th/9th December 2009 - Manchester United secure the top spot in their Champions League group by beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in Germany. Liverpool are eliminated from the competition, finishing 3rd, after conceding a 1-0 lead and losing 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. Liverpool finished on 7 points and won just two games in the competition, both of which were 1-0 victories over Hungarian side Debrecen who finished the group without a single point. Both Lyon and Fiorentina scored 4 or more goals in both of their fixtures against Debrecen. The 2-1 defeat at home to Fiorentina also marked Alberto Aquilani's first start for Liverpool.
2nd/3rd January 2010 - Manchester United lose 1-0 at home to Leeds in the FA Cup 3rd round. Liverpool draw 1-1 away to Reading forcing them to play a replay.
13th January 2010 - Liverpool face Reading at Anfield in their FA Cup 3rd round replay. A 94th minute penalty sees Reading level the score at 1-1. Reading score a second early in extra-time and the game finishes 2-1 as Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup. This match marked Alberto Aquilani's first full game for Liverpool.
16th/18th February 2010 - Manchester United beat AC Milan 3-2 in Milan in their first Champions League knockout game. Liverpool beat Romanian side Unirea Urziceni 1-0 at Anfield in their first Europa League knockout game.
28th February 2010 - Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the League Cup.
10th/11th March 2010 - Manchester United beat AC Milan 4-0 at Old Trafford to progress to the Champions League quarter finals by an aggregate score of 7-2. Having beaten Unirea Urziceni in the first knockout round, Liverpool face Lille away in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. They lose 1-0.
15th March 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his first full Premier League game for Liverpool as they beat Portsmouth.
21st March 2010 - In the 31st fixture of the season, Manchester United come from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League. The teams' positions remain unchanged, as United stay in 1st and Liverpool in 6th. The gap between the teams is now 18 points.
3rd April 2010 - Manchester United lose 2-1 at home to Chelsea, falling behind them into 2nd place. Liverpool draw 1-1 with Birmingham City.
7th/8th April 2010 - Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 3-2 in their Champions League quarter final second leg, but are eliminated on away goals. Liverpool beat Benfica 4-1 in their Europa League quarter final second leg to progress through to the semi final.
22nd April 2010 - Liverpool lose 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
24th April 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his third full match for Liverpool in their 4-0 win over Burnley. This marks the final time he heard the whistle at kick off and full-time while on the pitch in a Liverpool shirt.
29th April 2010 - Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final. The game is taken to extra-time as Liverpool lead 1-0. The match finishes 2-1 to Liverpool, and they are eliminated on away goals courtesy of a goal by Diego Forlan. This match marks the final time Alberto Aquilani played 90 minutes for Liverpool, having been substituted for extra-time.
1st May 2010 - In their penultimate match of the season, Liverpool host league leaders Chelsea. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard gifts Chelsea the lead as he plays the ball to Didier Drogba and puts him through on goal. Liverpool lose 2-0 and the 3 points for Chelsea is likely to be enough to win them the league.
9th May 2010 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Stoke City 4-0 but it is not enough to win a fourth successive league title as they finish 2nd after Chelsea beat Wigan 8-0 to secure 1st by a single point. Liverpool draw 0-0 with Hull City and finish the season in 7th. The gap between United and Liverpool at the season's close is 22 points. This marks the first time that Liverpool have finished outside of the top 4 since Benitez's first season in 2004/05, and the first time they have failed to qualify for the Champions League since 2002/03.
3rd June 2010 - Rafael Benitez is sacked as Liverpool manager.
10th June 2010 - Rafael Benitez is hired as Inter Milan manager.
1st July 2010 - Roy Hodgson is hired as Liverpool manager.
5th August 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his final game for Liverpool in their 2-0 Europa League 3rd qualifying round second leg tie against Macedonian side Rabotnicki, having played fewer than five full games for the club.
12th August 2010 - Liverpool sign Christian Poulson to bolster their midfield options.
21st August 2010 - Alberto Aquilani leaves Liverpool in a loan move to Juventus.
26th August 2010 - Liverpool qualify for the Europa League group stage after beating Rabotnicki and Trabzonspor in their qualifying matches.
28th-31st August 2010 - Javier Mascherano leaves Liverpool in a move to Barcelona. Liverpool sign Paul Konchesky to a four year contract.
19th September 2010 - In the 5th fixture of the season, Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford. Steven Gerrard kisses a camera to celebrate an unimportant equaliser.
22nd September 2010 - Liverpool are eliminated from the League Cup in their first game after losing on penalties, at home, to League Two Northampton Town.
3rd October 2010 - Liverpool lose 2-1 at home to newly promoted Blackpool
17th October 2010 - Liverpool lose 2-0 away to Everton in their 8th game of the season. They have won just one game and lost four of their opening eight fixtures and sit in 19th place on just 6 points.
7th December 2010 - Manchester United secure top spot in their Champions League group having not lost a single game, winning four of them.
15th December 2010 - Liverpool secure top spot in their Europa League group having not lost a single game, drawing four of them.
23rd December 2010 - Rafael Benitez is sacked as Inter Milan manager.
8th January 2011 - Roy Hodgson is sacked as Liverpool manager. Kenny Dalglish is hired as his replacement on an interim basis, returning to the club for a second spell in charge as manager.
9th January 2011 - Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup in the 3rd round after losing 1-0 to Manchester United.
12th January 2011 - Liverpool lose 2-1 away to Blackpool, allowing the newly promoted side to do the double over them. The defeat sees Liverpool drop to 13th place. Manchester United are 1st. The gap between the teams is 19 points, with United having played a game less.
27th January 2011 - Liverpool reject a £40 million bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres. Liverpool then reject Torres' transfer request.
31st January 2011 - Liverpool sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea. £35 million is spent bringing in Andy Carroll as his replacement, making him the eighth most expensive footballer of all time.
5th February 2011 - Manchester United lose their first league game of the season after Wolves come from behind to beat them 2-1 at Molineux. This was only their second defeat of the season across all competitions at this point, the other being a loss to West Ham in the League Cup.
6th March 2011 - In the 29th game of the season, Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield. Liverpool are now up to 6th, but remain 18 points behind United in 1st.
15th-17th March 2011 - Manchester United progress to the Champions League quarter finals after beating Marseille. Liverpool are eliminated from the Europa League in the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with Braga, having lost the opening leg 1-0.
11th April 2011 - Andy Carroll scores his first Liverpool goals in a 3-0 win over Manchester City.
8th May 2011 - Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 to move 6 points clear at the top of the table with two games remaining.
12th May 2011 - Kenny Dalglish is awarded a 3 year deal as Liverpool manager.
14th May 2011 - In the penultimate game of the season, Manchester United draw 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers, with a point being enough to secure their 19th league title, officially overtaking Liverpool in that regard. Liverpool lose 2-0 to Tottenham, and drop to 6th, 19 points adrift of United in 1st.
22nd May 2011 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Blackpool 4-2, confirming their relegation from the Premier League. Liverpool lose 1-0 to Aston Villa, and finish the season in 6th, 22 points away from Manchester United. Liverpool miss out on European football for the first time since 1999.
28th May 2011 - Manchester United play their third Champions League final in four seasons, ultimately losing 3-1 to Barcelona.
10th June 2010 - Rafael Benitez is hired as Inter Milan manager.
1st July 2010 - Roy Hodgson is hired as Liverpool manager.
5th August 2010 - Alberto Aquilani plays his final game for Liverpool in their 2-0 Europa League 3rd qualifying round second leg tie against Macedonian side Rabotnicki, having played fewer than five full games for the club.
12th August 2010 - Liverpool sign Christian Poulson to bolster their midfield options.
21st August 2010 - Alberto Aquilani leaves Liverpool in a loan move to Juventus.
26th August 2010 - Liverpool qualify for the Europa League group stage after beating Rabotnicki and Trabzonspor in their qualifying matches.
28th-31st August 2010 - Javier Mascherano leaves Liverpool in a move to Barcelona. Liverpool sign Paul Konchesky to a four year contract.
19th September 2010 - In the 5th fixture of the season, Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford. Steven Gerrard kisses a camera to celebrate an unimportant equaliser.
22nd September 2010 - Liverpool are eliminated from the League Cup in their first game after losing on penalties, at home, to League Two Northampton Town.
3rd October 2010 - Liverpool lose 2-1 at home to newly promoted Blackpool
17th October 2010 - Liverpool lose 2-0 away to Everton in their 8th game of the season. They have won just one game and lost four of their opening eight fixtures and sit in 19th place on just 6 points.
7th December 2010 - Manchester United secure top spot in their Champions League group having not lost a single game, winning four of them.
15th December 2010 - Liverpool secure top spot in their Europa League group having not lost a single game, drawing four of them.
23rd December 2010 - Rafael Benitez is sacked as Inter Milan manager.
8th January 2011 - Roy Hodgson is sacked as Liverpool manager. Kenny Dalglish is hired as his replacement on an interim basis, returning to the club for a second spell in charge as manager.
9th January 2011 - Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup in the 3rd round after losing 1-0 to Manchester United.
12th January 2011 - Liverpool lose 2-1 away to Blackpool, allowing the newly promoted side to do the double over them. The defeat sees Liverpool drop to 13th place. Manchester United are 1st. The gap between the teams is 19 points, with United having played a game less.
27th January 2011 - Liverpool reject a £40 million bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres. Liverpool then reject Torres' transfer request.
31st January 2011 - Liverpool sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea. £35 million is spent bringing in Andy Carroll as his replacement, making him the eighth most expensive footballer of all time.
5th February 2011 - Manchester United lose their first league game of the season after Wolves come from behind to beat them 2-1 at Molineux. This was only their second defeat of the season across all competitions at this point, the other being a loss to West Ham in the League Cup.
6th March 2011 - In the 29th game of the season, Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield. Liverpool are now up to 6th, but remain 18 points behind United in 1st.
15th-17th March 2011 - Manchester United progress to the Champions League quarter finals after beating Marseille. Liverpool are eliminated from the Europa League in the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with Braga, having lost the opening leg 1-0.
11th April 2011 - Andy Carroll scores his first Liverpool goals in a 3-0 win over Manchester City.
8th May 2011 - Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 to move 6 points clear at the top of the table with two games remaining.
12th May 2011 - Kenny Dalglish is awarded a 3 year deal as Liverpool manager.
14th May 2011 - In the penultimate game of the season, Manchester United draw 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers, with a point being enough to secure their 19th league title, officially overtaking Liverpool in that regard. Liverpool lose 2-0 to Tottenham, and drop to 6th, 19 points adrift of United in 1st.
22nd May 2011 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Blackpool 4-2, confirming their relegation from the Premier League. Liverpool lose 1-0 to Aston Villa, and finish the season in 6th, 22 points away from Manchester United. Liverpool miss out on European football for the first time since 1999.
28th May 2011 - Manchester United play their third Champions League final in four seasons, ultimately losing 3-1 to Barcelona.
15th October 2011 - In the 8th fixture of the season, Manchester United and Liverpool draw 1-1 at Anfield. Manchester United drop to 2nd as a result, Liverpool remain 5th. The gap between the teams remains 6 points.
28th January 2012 - Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-1 at Anfield in the FA Cup 4th round.
11th February 2012 - Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League's 25th round of fixtures. Despite this, United remain in 2nd and Liverpool remain in 7th. The gap between the two teams is 19 points.
26th February 2012 - Liverpool win their first silverware in 6 years after beating Cardiff City on penalties to win the League Cup.
5th May 2012 - Liverpool lose 2-1 to Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
13th May 2012 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Sunderland 1-0 but miss out on a 20th league title on goal difference, finishing 2nd, after Manchester City come from behind to beat QPR 3-2. Liverpool lose 1-0 to Swansea, and finish the season in 8th and behind Everton for the first time since 2005. Liverpool managed just 6 league wins in the second half of the season, and the gap between Liverpool and United is 37 points.
16th May 2012 - Kenny Dalglish is sacked as Liverpool manager.
28th January 2012 - Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-1 at Anfield in the FA Cup 4th round.
11th February 2012 - Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League's 25th round of fixtures. Despite this, United remain in 2nd and Liverpool remain in 7th. The gap between the two teams is 19 points.
26th February 2012 - Liverpool win their first silverware in 6 years after beating Cardiff City on penalties to win the League Cup.
5th May 2012 - Liverpool lose 2-1 to Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
13th May 2012 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United beat Sunderland 1-0 but miss out on a 20th league title on goal difference, finishing 2nd, after Manchester City come from behind to beat QPR 3-2. Liverpool lose 1-0 to Swansea, and finish the season in 8th and behind Everton for the first time since 2005. Liverpool managed just 6 league wins in the second half of the season, and the gap between Liverpool and United is 37 points.
16th May 2012 - Kenny Dalglish is sacked as Liverpool manager.
1st June 2012 - Brendan Rodgers is hired as Liverpool manager.
13th July 2012 - Fabio Borini signs for Liverpool.
17th August 2012 - Robin van Persie signs for Manchester United.
30th August 2012 - Andy Carroll leaves Liverpool in a loan move to West Ham. Liverpool progress to the Europa League group stage after beating Heart of Midlothian 2-1 on aggregate, courtesy of an 88th minute equaliser in the second leg at Anfield.
23rd September 2012 - In the 5th game of the season, Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield. United remain in 2nd, but Liverpool drop to 18th on just 2 points. The gap between the teams is 10 points.
31st October 2012 - Liverpool are eliminated from the League Cup after being beaten 3-1 at Anfield by Brendan Rodgers' former club, Swansea.
21st November 2012 - Rafael Benitez is hired as Chelsea manager on an interim basis. Chelsea are 4 points behind league leaders Manchester United.
5th December 2012 - Rafael Benitez picks up his first win as Chelsea manager, beating Danish side Nordsjaelland 6-1 in the final group game in the Champions League. The win is not enough to see Chelsea progress and they finish 3rd in their group, instead moving into the Europa League.
13th January 2013 - In the 22nd game of the season, Liverpool lose 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. United remain 7 points clear at the top of the table, while Liverpool remain in 8th. The gap between the teams is 24 points.
27th January 2013 - Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup in the 4th round after losing 3-2 to League One Oldham Athletic.
21st February 2013 - Liverpool beat Zenit St. Petersburg 3-1 at Anfield in the second leg of their Europa League first knockout round tie, but are eliminated on away goals.
21st/22nd April 2013 - In the 34th round of fixtures, Manchester United secured their 20th league title after beating Aston Villa 3-0. Liverpool draw 2-2 at home to Rafael Benitez's Chelsea. Liverpool remain 7th after the draw. The gap between United and Liverpool is 33 points.
8th May 2013 - Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement.
15th May 2013 - Rafael Benitez's Chelsea win the Europa League.
19th May 2013 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United play out a 5-5 draw with West Brom in Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge. Liverpool beat QPR 1-0. Manchester United finish the season in 1st, 11 points clear of Manchester City in 2nd, 14 points clear of Rafael Benitez's Chelsea, and 28 points clear of Liverpool in 7th. This marks Rafael Benitez's final game in charge of Chelsea.
13th July 2012 - Fabio Borini signs for Liverpool.
17th August 2012 - Robin van Persie signs for Manchester United.
30th August 2012 - Andy Carroll leaves Liverpool in a loan move to West Ham. Liverpool progress to the Europa League group stage after beating Heart of Midlothian 2-1 on aggregate, courtesy of an 88th minute equaliser in the second leg at Anfield.
23rd September 2012 - In the 5th game of the season, Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield. United remain in 2nd, but Liverpool drop to 18th on just 2 points. The gap between the teams is 10 points.
31st October 2012 - Liverpool are eliminated from the League Cup after being beaten 3-1 at Anfield by Brendan Rodgers' former club, Swansea.
21st November 2012 - Rafael Benitez is hired as Chelsea manager on an interim basis. Chelsea are 4 points behind league leaders Manchester United.
5th December 2012 - Rafael Benitez picks up his first win as Chelsea manager, beating Danish side Nordsjaelland 6-1 in the final group game in the Champions League. The win is not enough to see Chelsea progress and they finish 3rd in their group, instead moving into the Europa League.
13th January 2013 - In the 22nd game of the season, Liverpool lose 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. United remain 7 points clear at the top of the table, while Liverpool remain in 8th. The gap between the teams is 24 points.
27th January 2013 - Liverpool are eliminated from the FA Cup in the 4th round after losing 3-2 to League One Oldham Athletic.
21st February 2013 - Liverpool beat Zenit St. Petersburg 3-1 at Anfield in the second leg of their Europa League first knockout round tie, but are eliminated on away goals.
21st/22nd April 2013 - In the 34th round of fixtures, Manchester United secured their 20th league title after beating Aston Villa 3-0. Liverpool draw 2-2 at home to Rafael Benitez's Chelsea. Liverpool remain 7th after the draw. The gap between United and Liverpool is 33 points.
8th May 2013 - Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement.
15th May 2013 - Rafael Benitez's Chelsea win the Europa League.
19th May 2013 - In the final round of fixtures, Manchester United play out a 5-5 draw with West Brom in Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge. Liverpool beat QPR 1-0. Manchester United finish the season in 1st, 11 points clear of Manchester City in 2nd, 14 points clear of Rafael Benitez's Chelsea, and 28 points clear of Liverpool in 7th. This marks Rafael Benitez's final game in charge of Chelsea.
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Well you're right there indoctrinating a child into the 'Liverpool way' is tantamount to child abuse.
I always say that to my BIL.
If it looks like a cult and it acts like a cult...
Alex that is a brilliant post!
He doesn't get out much.
Not often enough, mate. But then, standards have declined since Frogie rode into the sunset...
So its true what they say about people with too much intelligence. They do go insane
That one has to be a wind up.
Only took me a few hours to get that one down
Post-match talking points after losing against United:
- Parked the bus
- Won on corners
- Penalties not given
- Won on shots on target
- They made my kid cry, it's child abuse
- Better distribution of heat on the heat map
- Player for player, only de Gea gets in the Liverpool side
- Referee corrupt in general, possible FA/Premier League conspiracy
- Losing but playing their way is always preferable to winning United way
- United collapse is inevitable, Liverpool's glory days returning is inevitable
- Mourinho bad for United despite the trophies, Klopp will ascend to heaven one day
It’s obvious some of you have accounts on there and are taking the piss
would love for chelsea to push on and get them off the top 4
Same reason why people vote for Trump and Brexit.
She kept saying, no she didnt. I kept saying, YES BABY - BELIEVE! And then for the last 3 minutes i said, BABY YOU MUST SAY - YOU BELIEVE!
And she did, she shouted the entire added 3 mins "I BELIEVE DADDY!" ... and we lost. And she cried her eyes out.
Its possible.
We’ll have to supply them with compass’s
The amount of delusion in these posts is ridiculous. Starting to think they themselves know that they're very deluded but are going with the common narrative.
What's he going on about?
The team that they put onto the field yesterday cost more than the one we fielded.
If certain alternative league tables are to be believed then they are currently on course to miss out on 4th by 3 points. This does rely on Chelsea beating both them and Spurs at Stamford Bridge though.
I find it comical how that lot moan about opposition tactics that park the bus or suffocate their supply line thus not allowing Klopp's only plan to work yet they didn't seem to mind that Benitez often did the same against other sides.
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