Historical Perspective

[Twenty26Six]

I am 23. So, I guess that makes me a youngin'. My earliest memorie of Liverpool footbal club are of Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, and Paul Ince. I'm also an American, which is a great disadvantage when it comes to being an english football fan. I've read all about the history of Liverpool FC. I've seen "This is Anfield" about 25 times. [BTW, anyone know where I can buy it on tape?] I know about Liddell, Shankly, The Boot Room, Keegan, Paisley, Dalglish, McDermott, Souness, Heighway, Clemence, Rush, etc.

With derby day so close, I am looking to further expand my knowledge of Liverpool. I'm looking for anything anyone has to offer. Great stories from the stands, moments you saw on television, stories about the players, anything. Websites, pictures, old tapes[or where I can get old tapes].

I'm really calling out to anyone who wants to wax poetic about Liverpool. I want to know what it's like to stand in the Kop and sing 'YNWA' at the top of your lungs. Anything you want to share is appreciated. I'm especially looking forward to any stories of matches seen between '65-'85. Thanx in advance.

I dream in Red.

[liverbird]

Originally posted by kold_77_krush
I am 23. So, I guess that makes me a youngin'. My earliest memorie of Liverpool footbal club are of Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, and Paul Ince. I'm also an American, which is a great disadvantage when it comes to being an english football fan. I've read all about the history of Liverpool FC. I've seen "This is Anfield" about 25 times. [BTW, anyone know where I can buy it on tape?] I know about Liddell, Shankly, The Boot Room, Keegan, Paisley, Dalglish, McDermott, Souness, Heighway, Clemence, Rush, etc.

With derby day so close, I am looking to further expand my knowledge of Liverpool. I'm looking for anything anyone has to offer. Great stories from the stands, moments you saw on television, stories about the players, anything. Websites, pictures, old tapes[or where I can get old tapes].

I'm really calling out to anyone who wants to wax poetic about Liverpool. I want to know what it's like to stand in the Kop and sing 'YNWA' at the top of your lungs. Anything you want to share is appreciated. I'm especially looking forward to any stories of matches seen between '65-'85. Thanx in advance.

I dream in Red.

Well UsScouse and Kopite I think you've got a sitter there so perhaps you can bury it in the back of the net!

[usscouse]

Here you go Kold!
Links to some of the old files when we had time to chat. Soak yourself in them and you'll come out RED.

Read a good book lately
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=36764
Alan Edge's "Faith of my Fathers" is recomended.

Where does YNWA come from?
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=30217

Kop folklore ....
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=20779

Kop folklore was a good thread (If you read my posts;)) But Enjoy!



He rounds Ferdinand leaving him sprawling, Howard comes out to narrow the angle Goooal...!!!!! He had Howard going the wrong way as the ball goes inside far post netting.

[Twenty26Six]

Absolutely fantastic stuff.

The bloody noise goal celebration.
"Kenny ****ing Scored!" Ha

Mancs and throwing back the balls. I laughed hysterically outloud. I wish I could have seen the faces. Haha.

The Inter story gave me huge chills.

I noticed an anecdote on Bill Shankly... I thought I would share my favorite one by RON YEATS - Shankly's captain at Liverpool in the 60s

"I remember he said to Tommy Lawrence after we had just won the League but still had a few games to play out the season. 'Tom, wouldn't it be great if we could put a deck chair in the middle of the goal, you sitting in it, cigar in your mouth, and when the ball comes, you get out of your deck chair and catch it and say 'It's a lovely day to play football, isn't it.' ' "

It's that grinning enthusiasm and pride that just resonates throughout my entire body.

Thanx for the great links!

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'At one end will be an elevated terrace consisting of 132 tiers of steps which will afford space for something like 20,000 spectators.' I dream in Red.

[liverbird]

Originally posted by usscouse
Here you go Kold!


He rounds Ferdinand leaving him sprawling, Howard comes out to narrow the angle Goooal...!!!!! He had Howard going the wrong way as the ball goes inside far post netting.

Consider it buried!!! A wonder strike!!

[usscouse]

Here are two really excellent sites for Liverpool stories for all.
http://www.shankly.com/
http://www.bobpaisley.com/
This is where I got the Billy Liddell (My hero) story from.




Consider it buried!!! A wonder strike!!
I only do it for the kissesssss. ;)

[GoHawks4]

With all that talk about books about Liverpool Football Club, I was wondering if there are any good about Merseyside and/or Liverpool itself.

[Matt Clark]

George Melly's autobiography is quite a laugh and steeped in old-time Liverpool stories.

As to LFC books, anything by John Keith is good. His biography of Paisley is full of good stories about the great man.

[PaddyClaretman]

Go to amazon.co.uk and type in Liverpool. Plenty of stuff there. Only problem is all the DVDs will be in European region. I'm only 23 myself so I'm afraid I can't regail you with any Anfield memories beyond the mid 90s.