Of course. He played 15 out of 16 games and deserved a medal. As did Rambo, Mereilles and Ivanovic. Why did Demba get a EL medal???
I think it was a directive from Chelsea as it is the only time such a rule [directive if you want to change the word now] has been applied, and fair enough if it was. There's far too much video and photo evidence that goes against what some Chelsea fans are claiming - Bodanki was categorical in that UEFA said Terry had to wear shin pads in order to pick up the cup. Other fans are claiming all sorts of variations on this supposed rule. Kalou received his medal [and celebrated with the trophy], shirtless - that isn't 'full kit' either
Maybe Chelsea were worried he would drop it again like 2008. I dunno. Is it just coincidence that Tiago was in full kit and suspended in the Europa league final of the same year. Or is he a glory hunter too like JT
He never returned then. Maybe next time he comes on our board he'll answer......I won't hold my breath though. Never seen anyone so totally and completely owned.
From when? You never managed to challenge for CL and the Premiership successfully in the same season under Rafa or any other manager since the early 80s, whereas Chelsea and United have challenged for both the Premiership and CL into April and May multiple times. You've had one half decent title challenge since 1990 (2008/9) when you faded in winter after Rafa's rant and we destroyed you at Anfield in the Champions League. Despite the 4-1 at Old Trafford you lost the league in winter and it was too late to catch United. But even then you could not cope with 'challenging' of the league and giving Chelsea a challenging QF tie. You did an Arsenal and the tie was over after 90 mins. One of Rafa's biggest failings was that he could never challenge on more than one front
Ahhhh, the old, I got owned, so now I will make like I was talking crap just to wind you up, I was just fishing etc etc HIAG has a lot to answer for, for ruining this ****ing board. Everyone pulls this **** now
so people only post on forums when they are wound up? It's the ultimate cop out, "I was talking crap to wind you up". lol
Exactly. He posted an absolute nonsense comment with no basis and then claims it was all a wind up when pulled up on it. By default he must now accept Liverpool will struggle next year with the extra pressure of expectation and European football, which at least puts that to bed.
Depends what kind of signings they make to be honest. Plus there is Brendans inexperience in managing Champions League games. If they have funds and spend them wisely, then they may do okay. Have to also remember that because of a 4 year absence from the CL, they will no longer be seeded, and will be second or third seeds, meaning they are going to be facing a Barca, Real or Bayern type team in the group stage. Should be fun
I am still waiting to be reminded when Liverpool challenged for the title, Champions League and cups into May. You have great experience of not being able to handle challenging on several fronts that is for sure. Even worse than Arsenal. Last time you managed it was under Joe ***an 83/4 season. Since then you have not even been close. Even 2009 your season was over by April 8 after Macheda's strike v Villa and our 3-1 win at Anfield in CL.
You're forgetting what we did under GH 00/01 - winners FA Cup, League Cup, Europa Cup, 3rd in league 01/02 - QF EL, 2nd league 02/03 - QF EL, winners LC, 5th league [3 points behind you and 5 points off 3rd] We've had more than one 'half decent' title challenge since 1990 as well. 05/06 we finished 3rd just 9 points behind you as winners. 01/02 2nd 7 points behind Arsenal. 00/01 3rd 11 points off. 99/00 4th but only 6 points off 2nd [utd stormed it that year]. 96/97 4th only 7 points behind winners utd. They look half decent challenges to me! Chelsea on the other hand, never had a decent title since 1955 until RA came and bought you instant success.
Remember this season well Last game of the season, Chelsea vs Liverpool for the last CL spot and Gronkjaer scores the winner.
Again, stop lowing it to digs at our history and Roman, it has nothing to do with the current situations of our respective clubs. The point being that we feel you are not experienced or have the squad depth to cope with challenging on multiple fronts. If we accept your point re GH, that was still over 10 years ago. What remains at the club from that era? Only a young Gerrard. Different management team, back room staff, players, owners, board. So to suggest (as boredeckdave did) that because you were once a great side that you'll just cope because it's in your dna is absolute utter nonsense. We've seen time and time again teams struggle once they've had a good season and then had Europe the next year. Spurs, Swansea and Newcastle are just recent examples.
A decent title? I will assume you mean a decent title challenge. But since 1955 and before Romans acquisition, we had, at least in my opinion, 2 decent title challenges , one in 1965 where we finished 3rd, 5 points from the title and once in 1999 where we finished 3rd again, 4 points from the title. In the PL era, even before Roman came to Chelsea, we were more successful than Liverpool between 92 and 03. You have to go back to the 80's, this was the last time you were doing better than Chelsea (or anyone in fact, your team late 70's - late 80's owned).
Just . 11th points from 1st and 5th is hardly challenging is it? You might also want to check our past positons before making moronic, repetitive, boring comments like your last one. You just look like you're conceding the argument by bringing up that.
