On This Day
On this day in Liverpool FC’s history is where we will relive some of the more famous events that have helped shape the history and fabric of our great club.
On This Day 30th April
What an eventful date from our illustrious past. Here are a few events of significance from on this day 30th April. We will look at them in chronological order. We have experienced a real mixture of emotions actually on this day 30th April. Let’s have a look at some of the key events……
On This Day 28th April
On this day 28th April is quite a significant day from days gone by. We have two titles win and a stirring comeback. We good at those aren’t we. And we like them both as well, hey. Going in date order, let’s have a look at the significant dates on this day 28th April.
Ray Kennedy On This Day 27th April 1991
Ray Kennedy, was a very popular player for many Reds fans. He was indeed a quality signing from Arsenal. And what a masterstroke by Bob Paisley converting him from a striker to a midfielder. For those of us old enough, we will remember Kennedy as a big, bustling striker with Arsenal in the early 70’s. […]
Gary Gillespie On This Day 26th April 1986
Gary Gillespie, like so many Liverpool players at the time, took a while to get established at Anfield. When he first signed for the club his path to become a first team regular was blocked by Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson. No mean feat to get in ahead of those two. Gillespie was a quality […]
On This Day 31st March
Football matches and football news seem a lifetime ago now doesn’t it. Here we are on the last day of March and instead of either celebrating being Champions, or on the verge of being crowned Champions, we are in the middle of this unprecedented, viral pandemic nightmare. It goes without saying that in times like […]
On This Day 18th March
During all this coronavirus chaos, a bit of normality amidst all the virus updates and the possible impact on football. No mention for now on here of the impact of the virus on football. Not even a mention of the delightful, self serving, Karen Brady. For now!! No, some normality as I say. In fact, […]
Happy Birthday Steve McManaman
Another on this day type post really. Today sees Steve McManaman celebrate his 48th birthday. Happy Birthday Steve McManaman. Born in Bootle on this day, 11th February in 1972, McManaman signed for Liverpool at the age of 14 and made his debut in 1990. Steve McManaman Steve McManaman (Macca) was an Everton supporter as a […]
On This Day 10th Feb-We Signed?
The last couple of seasons or so has seen some players names added to Anfield folklore. For instance, take Andy Robertson. Hands up who realistically thought we were signing a future legend when we acquired Robbo from Hull? But for every legend created there are so many other players who have not been so exulted […]
On This Day 10th August 1977
Some of the posts on the theme of “On This Day” may have seemed quite tame to some. I think every Liverpool supporter will agree that this is not the case with regard to on this day 10th August 1977. I would be amazed if there are any Liverpool fans wondering what did happen on […]
On This Day 5th August 2009
On this day 5th August 2009 was a very sad day indeed. Well, it was for me and many other Liverpool fans no doubt. It was on this day that fans favourite, Xabi Alonso, left us to join Real Madrid. He was indeed a big loss for us and a great signing for Real Madrid. […]