Your Era

[Tatterdemalion]

I was wondering, in what era were you born a Liverpool fan?

I came late to the game, as a 12 year old in 1984. I have vague recollections of the European Cup final, and dear old dad trying to get excited old me to sleep afterwards. I'm sure I told him that I wanted to play for Liverpool that night. Well.. maybe if they set up a chess team.

But for me, the defining period in my Liverpool life was 1985-1988. I was lucky enough to regard Kenny as both a player and a manager, was lucky enough to remember the impression that Sir Bob had made. I was lucky enough to believe that Joe's successes were normal.

For me we played the most beautifully fluid football that I have ever seen a Liverpool team play during this period (1987-88), with some of the greastest campaign comebacks (1986). No-one can surely forget the way that Barnes and Beardsley could link up, and how Aldo remains one of the most under-rated forwards we have ever had, and how we never lost when Rushie scored (well...almost). And how Hansen was the most elegant centre half around, and how hard McMahon worked, and how Stevie Nicol thought he was a striker...


What was your era?

[Howard_lfc]

Was born in 1965.
Started going regularly in 1976.

THe 80's were great.

[lfcruleus]

1977 EC final, the day i started, i was three, first live game 1984 6-0 against West Ham.

Dalglish our greatest ever for me, followed by Hanson, loved Barnes, Molby,Bearsdley et al, then Fowler came along, currently lovin Alonso modern version of Molby.

Stevie also the man though.

My era is still goin man dont give it up

[keniget]

I was born in 1980 and I have very fond (if somewhat faded) memories of the late 80's, the 87-88 season in particular.

[Lee]

Born in 84, won a Liverpool scarf when I was a wee nipper (about 4), so I sort of stuck with them since. First LFC game I really remember was the Coca Cola Cup vs Bolton. Ah, the memories.

Probably why I'm a massive Robbie fan, he had just started to make a real name for himself (along with Macca, Redknapp etc) when I was getting into it.

[Shaggy]

Nice post mate.

My era would be 1986-1990, probably. I was born in 77. I remember Rome 84 and I remember Heysel. I also remember QPR away in the Milk Cup, on the plastic pitch. It was live on the telly, the BBC I think, and it was a rare treat back then.

Memories of that time are sketchy - although I remember Heysel vividly - but I remember everything about 86 through to 1990.

You've summed up very nicely how I feel about the Barnes/Beardsley/Aldridge side. Watching that side play was heaven.

Manchester United go on about how they're renowned for flowing, expressive attacking football - and perhaps rightly so - but I don't think they ever produced a side as full of flair and as free-flowing as that team of ours.

Tom Finney said it all after we drubbed Forest 5-0 in *that* game.

I was young, though, and I think I took it for granted. The ensuing Souness years were a shock - a reality check.

I remember Nicol's hat-trick at Newcastle, I remember Barnsey's goal against QPR (past a shaggy-haired Spunky Seaman), I remember Craig Johnston trying to nick Rushie's goal in the Cup Final...I could go on all night. Wonderful memories.

[mick the click]

I watched Arrowsmith Byrne, Strong, Lawler, Lawrence, Smith, St John, Yeats, Sir Rog, Thomson, Cally et all at Anfield - mainly from the windows at the back of the Kop (wedged between the bars and told not to let go). I was a regular in the 60s and 70s. In the 80's I got to see them infrequently. But I was at the St Etienne game.

[Tatterdemalion]

Nice post mate.

My era would be 1986-1990, probably. I was born in 77. I remember Rome 84 and I remember Heysel. I also remember QPR away in the Milk Cup, on the plastic pitch. It was live on the telly, the BBC I think, and it was a rare treat back then.

Memories of that time are sketchy - although I remember Heysel vividly - but I remember everything about 86 through to 1990.

You've summed up very nicely how I feel about the Barnes/Beardsley/Aldridge side. Watching that side play was heaven.

Manchester United go on about how they're renowned for flowing, expressive attacking football - and perhaps rightly so - but I don't think they ever produced a side as full of flair and as free-flowing as that team of ours.

Tom Finney said it all after we drubbed Forest 5-0 in *that* game.

I was young, though, and I think I took it for granted. The ensuing Souness years were a shock - a reality check.

I remember Nicol's hat-trick at Newcastle, I remember Barnsey's goal against QPR (past a shaggy-haired Spunky Seaman), I remember Craig Johnston trying to nick Rushie's goal in the Cup Final...I could go on all night. Wonderful memories.

After 1984, 1985 was a shock. I am still very touchy about the subject. It seems awful to admit it, but I was almost glad when the United fans encountered trouble in Roma this year, as it justified what I have been saying for years - that 1985 cannot be taken in isolation, not after our fans experience in 1984.

I have unfortunate memories about 1989 too..


I remember all of those other things too... Steve Nicol seemingly could do no wrong.. For some reason, I have always felt sorry for Walshie - he seemed to have a brief moment in time, 3 months or so, when he delivered his promise - and then he got injured, and subsequently sold to Spurs...


Anyone else harbour a secret soft side for Paul Walsh? (I AM NOT GAY).

[Helios Creed]

75-89, after that the joy was mixed with too much pain. Took a few years away till it, and the tight shiny strips, wore off.

[Shaggy]

For some reason, I have always felt sorry for Walshie - he seemed to have a brief moment in time, 3 months or so, when he delivered his promise - and then he got injured, and subsequently sold to Spurs...


Anyone else harbour a secret soft side for Paul Walsh? (I AM NOT GAY).

Majorly.

I think it was his hair. Those flowing, sweaty locks. He played with a certain verve and flair - at least my memory tells me he did. I thought he was "a real cool dude" and a decent player. Never really worked out for him though.

[Tatterdemalion]

I watched Arrowsmith Byrne, Strong, Lawler, Lawrence, Smith, St John, Yeats, Sir Rog, Thomson, Cally et all at Anfield - mainly from the windows at the back of the Kop (wedged between the bars and told not to let go). I was a regular in the 60s and 70s. In the 80's I got to see them infrequently. But I was at the St Etienne game.

I would love to see some of your memories. Please don't forget them!

[stringy]

1980 after we moved from newcastle when i was 7. Moved to formby lived at number 4. Ray Clemence lived at number 1. Used to play football in his back garden with Stephen he was very young. Gutted when he moved to spurs. Top bloke.

[Tatterdemalion]

Where abouts in Formby,sir? I know the area.

[Robster007]

75-89, after that the joy was mixed with too much pain. Took a few years away till it, and the tight shiny strips, wore off.

Oh how I long for the shiny white stripes.

[Marshy]

I was born in '72 and I first became 'aware' of football and the mighty reds in the mid to late 70's, I remember me and the whole family watching our finals on the telly in '77 and '78 and the magnificent homecomings the next day. Great days.