Sign On, Sign On, With Pen In Your Hand...
Tomorrow's visit to THOF of Liverpool is one of English footballs' classic matches. Over the years there have been plenty of enthralling games between the two sides. Memories flood back of classic goals entering the Liverpool net; Noddy Talbot a classic freekick curled into Grobbelaars net followed by a diving header to seal a 3 - 1 win; "It's Charlie!" exclaims an overexcited Barry Davies as Nicholas scuffs two at Wembley to win The Littlewoods Cup - "1 - 0 down, 2 - 1 up, we f***ed Rushies record up" in response to be first team to beat Liverpool when Ian Rush scored; Rocky Rocastle's stunning equaliser in the League Cup, a volley from the edge of the area with minimal backlift; "Thomas charges through the midfield, it's up for grabs now! An unbelievable climax to the league season". 'Nuff said; Anders Limpar's shot from fifty yards over Mike Hoopers head into the net. Hooper subsequently claimed that he'd spotted a Lesser Spotted Tit on the ball and couldn't catch it. Not a nice way to describe Anders but there you go Limpar again at Anfield, drilling home from the edge of the six yard area; Merson getting a Brucie - bonus at Anfield in 1991; Freddie slotting home to give the 10 men after Gio's ludicrous sending off; Enough memories for you John? And I haven't even mentioned Titi dribbling through the Liverpool defence to slot home a couple of years ago in the 4 - 2 win.
This match however offers the chance for some quick revenge for the defeat on Valentines Day. I sincerely hope that the team turn up to play this time, boosted by the last two performances which in their own different ways were a signal of what this team can achieve. Liverpool on the other hand are starting to resemble Arsenal of a month ago with their inconsistency. Scoring seems to be a real problem for the forwards and as a consequence this places great pressure on the midfield to make up the shortfall. Let us hope their barren spell continues tomorrow. Early team news indicates that van Persie, Campbell and Cygan are fit and may be in contention for a place on the bench.
Todays Tunes are from a band who seem to be tipped for the top, descendants of The Jam and The Chords, The Rifles:
She's Got Standards
Peace And Quiet
This match however offers the chance for some quick revenge for the defeat on Valentines Day. I sincerely hope that the team turn up to play this time, boosted by the last two performances which in their own different ways were a signal of what this team can achieve. Liverpool on the other hand are starting to resemble Arsenal of a month ago with their inconsistency. Scoring seems to be a real problem for the forwards and as a consequence this places great pressure on the midfield to make up the shortfall. Let us hope their barren spell continues tomorrow. Early team news indicates that van Persie, Campbell and Cygan are fit and may be in contention for a place on the bench.
Todays Tunes are from a band who seem to be tipped for the top, descendants of The Jam and The Chords, The Rifles:
She's Got Standards
Peace And Quiet
posted by Yogi's Warrior at 3:35 pm
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First Match of the Day game in 1964. Jimmy Hill taking over the line in the 1970s. Kenny’s debut in the Charity Shield and his stunning curler into the top corner later that season. Ray Kennedy’s daisy cutter at Anfield. Adams being showered with carrots by The Kop and killing himself laughing. Aldridge Barnes and Beardsley’s debut on a hot summer’s day. 2-0 and the beginning of something special. Macca’s heel back and run to set up Beardsley, 2-0 again. Aldo’s winner in the “Battle of Kenny’s Sandwich” at Villa. Losing the league at Anfield in 1989. Making sure you couldn’t retain it in 1990 and letting the streets of Highbury Islington know it as the police kept us back for ages. Fowler’s hat trick in 6 minutes. Robbie Fowler deciding that we can still win without him having to take a spot kick. Titi Camera lumbering up to hit the winner at Highbury 2000. Fowlers hat trick again. Michael Owen picking your pockets with a precision, laser guided winner at Cardiff. Neil Mellor. Stade De France 2006 and the look on Henry’s face as Fowler goes threw to complete his hat trick in injury time …. Oh bugger!!!!!
I remember the Beardsley goal - we got throw out of Anfield (deliberately) early after he scored so we wouldn't get kept in after the match by the Plod...
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