Liverpool Facts & History



Full name : Liverpool FC
Nickname(s) : The Reds
Founded : 1892
Home stadium : Anfield, Liverpool
Chairman : Tom Hicks, George Gillett
Manager : Rafael Benítez
League : Premier League

Club Overview :-

Liverpool FC was founded in 1892 by John Houlding, the leaseholder of Anfield Stadium. This stadium is the only place in which Liverpool has played during its existence. Over the years the team had success and failures with English superstars such as Kevin Keegan and Steven Gerrard putting on its red uniform. Liverpool did worst in the twenties and best in the seventies and eighties, when they won titles on national and international levels. They got relegated in the fifties, but under the management of Bill Shankly where moved up the First Division. When Rafael Benítez took over in 2005, he continued the team’s streak of success and led them to a victory in the FA Cup and European Cup. Currently, Liverpool is playing in the Champions League, and is one of four English teams in the semi-finals.

Stars of the Current Squad :-

Steve Gerrard --- Gerrard is the captain of Liverpool FC and England’s national team. He has captained the team ever since the 2003-04 season. He has played with Liverpool during his whole entire professional career. He was named the UEFA Most Valuable Player during the 2004/2005 season when Liverpool won the European Cup.

Fernando Torres- Torres signed with Liverpool during the 2007/2008 season. He has made a huge impact on the team, becoming an elite striker. One of his biggest accomplishments on the team was scoring a hat trick in a Middlesbrough at home.

James "Jamie" Carragher- Carragher is the vice captain of Liverpool FC. He has played for the team ever since 1996. He was named the Player of the Year during the 2006-07 season by fans. He is best known for his great defensive abilities.

Club Legends :-

Ephraim Longworth- Longworth started playing for Liverpool at the left back position on September 19th 1910. Only after his second game with Liverpool, he was chosen to be the captain of England, the first ever Liverpool player to do so. After playing with the team for 17 years and not scored a single goal, Longworth retired from playing, and took on a coaching role.
Gordon Hodgon- Hodgon played for the Liverpool from 1925 through 1936. He scored a record of 17 hat tricks while playing for the club. He made three appearances on England’s national team.
Ian Callaghan- Callaghan has the most appearances on Liverpool FC. He helped them come back from being relegated in 1962. In 1974 he won the FWA Footballer of the Year Award.
Kevin Keegan- Keegan made his debut against Nottingham Forest and scored just after 12 minutes. During his time with the team, Keegan was never made into a reserve player. He helped Liverpool FC reach the UEFA Cup Championship. After retiring from playing soccer, he became a highly rated manager, even leading England’s National team at one point.
Stadium :-
Liverpool FC’s stadium Anfield is located in Liverpool, Merseyside. It has played host to a number of different events including the English National Team’s international matches. Liverpool FC has played there ever since the team was founded in 1892. The stadium was originally home to Everton FC, however the team decided to move since the landlord was charging to high for rent.
The stadium is composed of four stands: Spion Kop, Main Stand, Centenery Stand and Anfield Road. Outside the stadium there is a memorial for the Hillsborough disaster, which holds an eternal flame, and a statue of Bill Shankly.
A new stadium named Stanley Park is being built in Liverpool, England for the team to play in. It is supposed to be ready by 2011.

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