HISTORY AND HONOURS...!!!
Alrighty, a little bit of the club'z history was revealed prior to the derby match between Liverpool and Everton. So this time, I am gonna be revealling why Liverpool Football Club (LFC) is one of the most supported club in the world. Okie...before goin to the honours list...lets understand the game abit.
The season starts off some time in August every year and ends in May the following year. The season opener is the traditional FA Charity Shield. As the name goes, itz for charity. The winner of the League (English Premier League) will play the winner of the English FA Cup tournament. The results have no bearing on the EPL season.
After the Charity Shield, the EPL season kicks off one week later. 20 teams will play each other home and away (ground/field) accumilating points along the way. A win will give a team 3 points while a draw will earn both team an equal point and a losing team will not get any points.
At the end of the season the standings of the teams are revealed and by this standings, will decide whether a team plays in the European tournaments (Champions League and UEFA Cup). Top four will play amongst Europe's best (from their respective leagues such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, etc.) in the very lucrative Champions League. For teams which fininshed 5th, 6th or by some other qualifications, they are rewarded wif a less glamorous UEFA Cup tournament.
Winners of the Champions League and the UEFA Cup will meet each other in the European Super Cup. There used to be a Cup Winners Cup for the FA Cup winners of Europe but then it has been scrapped for quite some time. Winner of the European Super Cup will then play against the Champions of Latin America and the winner of this will then play against the Asian counterpart Champions. Confusing...??? Nevermind...you'll get the hang of it...it football/soccer...!!!
Apart from the European competitions, the English teams will have to play amongst the lower division English team (division 1, division 2, division 3 and nationwide conference)during the course of the season in the much passionate FA Cup and the Carling Cup competitions. These two Cups eventually offers European tournament opportunity. Hence, every team has their own goals and targets.
So there's the whole season (for just the English Premier League). There'z sooo many more leagues of similar format around the world and who in their right mind would deny football/soccer the world stage.
Apart from the very special individual domestic leagues, there's the international tournament like the world renounded FIFA (International Footbal Federation) World Cup which is held every four years and the European Championship held every two year. Then there's the Latin America's Copa Americana which is held evey two year too. Overdose yet...??? Itz BIG business people...!!!
So above is basically the competitions one would expect of a club in Europe.
So now lets see why is Liverpool so successful...
League Champions (old and new) - 18 times
Division Two Winners (old) - 4 times
Lancashire League Winners (old) - 1 time
FA Cup Winners - 6 times
League Cup Winners - 7 times
FA Charity Shield Winners - 14 times
European Cup Winners (old and new) - 4 times
UEFA Cup Winners - 3 times
European Super Cup Winners - 2 times
Super Cup Winners - 1 time
Dats a whole lot of trophies...!!! But sad to say, we last won trophies was back in the 2001-2001 season and the elusive Premier League since 1989-1990.
Every Liverpool Fan is hopin for a change in fortune may all the glory years come flowing back...!!!
u'll Never Walk Alone...!!!
Friday, February 06, 2004
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
EVE OF...!!!
This year, Thaipusam and Chap Goh Meh falls on the same day, meaning tomoro, Thursday, 5th January 2004. So today is the eve of both celebrations.
Thaipusan had already kicked off at bout 6am this morning and boy was I caught off guard. They blocked off sooo many roads in Georgetown. Dammit...was late for work coz had to take a BIG round around Komtar (Penang) building.
Bad news is, Jalan Utama, from Macalister Road/Waterfall Road junction, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Brown Road junction, Gottlieb Road/Burmah Road junction, and Lorong Air Terjun will be CLOSED to traffic from 6AM today until 9PM on FRIDAY...!!! Motorist, be warned and if you have nothing to do with Thaipusan, please! please! puuhlease! dun come to town...!!!
Apart from these roads, Penang Street, Chulia Street, Chulia Street Ghaut, Victoria Street, Prangin Road Ghaut, part of Jalan C.Y. Choy, Magazine Road, Jalan Datuk Keramat and Jalan Utama will be closed in stages from 6am today. This is to make way for the chariot bearing the image of Lord Muruga which makes its annual journey to the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in Waterfall Road from the Kovil Veedu (Temple House) in Penang Steet.
Oh by the way, a frien of mine had commented about the problems caused by the infamous illegal jaga kereta boys. Well, during this festivel, they are known to charge higher...say bout RM5 per vehicle, and they can be nasty bout it if u dun pay up. So in case u encounter any of such problems, u can contact 04 228 2222 or any local police station.
So imagine all the above but times two to it coz, its oso Cap Goh Meh. A double celebration or nightmare...??? But fear not, for Cap Goh Meh, only Gurney Drive area will be badly affected.
Hmm...but come to think of it...if it's already Cap Goh Meh, then itz the end of the Chinese New Year...boo hoo hoo... :-(
So enjoy the festive season to the very last minute...and have a blast.
Happy Cap Goh Meh to all the Chinese and Happy Thaipusam to all the Hindus...!!!
Regards,
JM
This year, Thaipusam and Chap Goh Meh falls on the same day, meaning tomoro, Thursday, 5th January 2004. So today is the eve of both celebrations.
Thaipusan had already kicked off at bout 6am this morning and boy was I caught off guard. They blocked off sooo many roads in Georgetown. Dammit...was late for work coz had to take a BIG round around Komtar (Penang) building.
Bad news is, Jalan Utama, from Macalister Road/Waterfall Road junction, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Brown Road junction, Gottlieb Road/Burmah Road junction, and Lorong Air Terjun will be CLOSED to traffic from 6AM today until 9PM on FRIDAY...!!! Motorist, be warned and if you have nothing to do with Thaipusan, please! please! puuhlease! dun come to town...!!!
Apart from these roads, Penang Street, Chulia Street, Chulia Street Ghaut, Victoria Street, Prangin Road Ghaut, part of Jalan C.Y. Choy, Magazine Road, Jalan Datuk Keramat and Jalan Utama will be closed in stages from 6am today. This is to make way for the chariot bearing the image of Lord Muruga which makes its annual journey to the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in Waterfall Road from the Kovil Veedu (Temple House) in Penang Steet.
Oh by the way, a frien of mine had commented about the problems caused by the infamous illegal jaga kereta boys. Well, during this festivel, they are known to charge higher...say bout RM5 per vehicle, and they can be nasty bout it if u dun pay up. So in case u encounter any of such problems, u can contact 04 228 2222 or any local police station.
So imagine all the above but times two to it coz, its oso Cap Goh Meh. A double celebration or nightmare...??? But fear not, for Cap Goh Meh, only Gurney Drive area will be badly affected.
Hmm...but come to think of it...if it's already Cap Goh Meh, then itz the end of the Chinese New Year...boo hoo hoo... :-(
So enjoy the festive season to the very last minute...and have a blast.
Happy Cap Goh Meh to all the Chinese and Happy Thaipusam to all the Hindus...!!!
Regards,
JM
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
TRANSFER MARKET...!!!
The transfer market window for the English Premier League (EPL) is now officially closed. Man U bought Saha from Fulham and a Chinese youngster by the name of Dong FangZhou. Arsenal bought Jose Antonio Reyes. Chelsea bought Scott Parker. Hell even Charlton made additions to their squad.
All the BIG 3 and 1 smaller club made purchases but what about Liverpool. People have been asking questions whether Liverpool will be making purchses or who have Liverpool bought...???
So as it seems, no new players were brought into Liverpool. Whether this is due to a 'sanction' enforced on Houllier or not is still yet to be determined. All that the fans know is that Liverpool do need new players.
This is yet another one of those X-files which will remain mysteriously hidden until itz uncovered sometime in the near future (I hope).
Latest update...!!!
U'll Never Transfer Alone...!!!
The transfer market window for the English Premier League (EPL) is now officially closed. Man U bought Saha from Fulham and a Chinese youngster by the name of Dong FangZhou. Arsenal bought Jose Antonio Reyes. Chelsea bought Scott Parker. Hell even Charlton made additions to their squad.
All the BIG 3 and 1 smaller club made purchases but what about Liverpool. People have been asking questions whether Liverpool will be making purchses or who have Liverpool bought...???
So as it seems, no new players were brought into Liverpool. Whether this is due to a 'sanction' enforced on Houllier or not is still yet to be determined. All that the fans know is that Liverpool do need new players.
This is yet another one of those X-files which will remain mysteriously hidden until itz uncovered sometime in the near future (I hope).
Latest update...!!!
U'll Never Transfer Alone...!!!
Sunday, February 01, 2004
LIVERPOOL 0-0 EVERTON...!!!
I'll huff...and I'll puff...and I'll blow youz away...!!!
Arrggghhhh...!!!
But it did not happened.
This game surely goes down as one of the best of Merseyside Derbies. Although I was dissapointed with the result but I was definately impressed with the lads. They dug deep, stuck in there and kept mounting the pressure to take the game to Everton. Up till the last minute before the wistle blew, they did not show that they would be giving up. And thatz the spririt all the fans should respect regardless of how poorly they actually played at times.
The game was filled wif opportunities, missed-chances, handball appeals, refferee incompetency, superb goalkeeping and possibly a high scoring result. Come to think of it, if u actually count the missed chances the result might have been like Liverpool 10-6 Everton (ok ok maybe I might have exagerrated a bit).
Le Tallec could have scored at least 2, while Gerrard could have scored at least 3, Kewell could have had 2 himself, Hamann could have added at least 1 and of all people, Carragher could have had a brace for himself. Damn...how many does that add up to...10...!!!
Okie okie, I shall not dwell much more into the result. Owen ran his socks off, but did not actually have much decent shots at goal. Le Tallec played as Owen's partner and was I impressed. This lad can hold his own. He won headers at almost every corner of the pitch and causing hell of alot of problems for the Everton defenders. This surely can only mean good news for the team.
In midfield, Hamann was superb in covering the back 4. This gave Gerrard the license to roam and push forward. A very very outstanding performance. Kewell too ran his socks off and managed a few last gasp efforts. Then there was the inform Cheyrou who was sufficient but had a quiet nite by his standards. Overall loads of chances were created.
Defence was sound but still gave my ticker a bit of a pounding. Finnan and Carragher looks to be very capable defenders cum attackers. Hmm...maybe we will see more of this type of play. Hyypia and Henchoz looks to be back to their best. No complaints from me.
Last but not least, Dudek pulled off at least 2 marvellous save to deny Everton from leaving Anfield wif all three points.
All in all, they played with the rite mind and attitude. They sweat blood and played with their hearts worn on their sleeves. A draw was fair for both teams although Liverpool deserved the win a bit more than their neighbour.
So till here for now. Enjoy the weekend...!!!
U'll Never Walk Alone...!!!
I'll huff...and I'll puff...and I'll blow youz away...!!!
Arrggghhhh...!!!
But it did not happened.
This game surely goes down as one of the best of Merseyside Derbies. Although I was dissapointed with the result but I was definately impressed with the lads. They dug deep, stuck in there and kept mounting the pressure to take the game to Everton. Up till the last minute before the wistle blew, they did not show that they would be giving up. And thatz the spririt all the fans should respect regardless of how poorly they actually played at times.
The game was filled wif opportunities, missed-chances, handball appeals, refferee incompetency, superb goalkeeping and possibly a high scoring result. Come to think of it, if u actually count the missed chances the result might have been like Liverpool 10-6 Everton (ok ok maybe I might have exagerrated a bit).
Le Tallec could have scored at least 2, while Gerrard could have scored at least 3, Kewell could have had 2 himself, Hamann could have added at least 1 and of all people, Carragher could have had a brace for himself. Damn...how many does that add up to...10...!!!
Okie okie, I shall not dwell much more into the result. Owen ran his socks off, but did not actually have much decent shots at goal. Le Tallec played as Owen's partner and was I impressed. This lad can hold his own. He won headers at almost every corner of the pitch and causing hell of alot of problems for the Everton defenders. This surely can only mean good news for the team.
In midfield, Hamann was superb in covering the back 4. This gave Gerrard the license to roam and push forward. A very very outstanding performance. Kewell too ran his socks off and managed a few last gasp efforts. Then there was the inform Cheyrou who was sufficient but had a quiet nite by his standards. Overall loads of chances were created.
Defence was sound but still gave my ticker a bit of a pounding. Finnan and Carragher looks to be very capable defenders cum attackers. Hmm...maybe we will see more of this type of play. Hyypia and Henchoz looks to be back to their best. No complaints from me.
Last but not least, Dudek pulled off at least 2 marvellous save to deny Everton from leaving Anfield wif all three points.
All in all, they played with the rite mind and attitude. They sweat blood and played with their hearts worn on their sleeves. A draw was fair for both teams although Liverpool deserved the win a bit more than their neighbour.
So till here for now. Enjoy the weekend...!!!
U'll Never Walk Alone...!!!
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