This article is in response to "10 Reasons to hate Man Utd." Rather than reply there, I thought I would construct my own personal 10 reasons to hate Liverpool. Enjoy!
1) "They have the best fans in England"
Hmmm...strange one this one. Just because every so often on an important European night their fans make a bit of noise they think they can call themselves the best in the country.
As a Man Utd fan I know Old Trafford can be quiet, and frequently put up with these kind of "insults". However, Anfield is just as bad as Old Trafford. You watch, come Saturday against Stoke City Anfield will be like a morgue. Liverpool fans being great supporters is a MYTH.
I'll give the fans one thing, they are patient—18 years without a league title is a long time yet they still turn up most weeks in their boiler suits and fake rolex watches.
2) The "This is Anfield" Sign
Er, so? Scary isn't it? No, it's not. Anfield isn't a scary place to go anymore, mainly because the fans don't create an atmosphere often enough. I mean, is that sign seriously meant to strike fear into the opposition?
Come on, it's just a bit of laminated pathetic-ness really isn't it? Probably nicked from the back of some white van. That sign is every bit as bad as "The Theatre of Dreams" nick-name.
3) The 2001 Fake Treble
Liverpool won the treble in 2001. Did you know that? The only problem was that it was a mickey-mouse rubbish treble.
I mean don't get me wrong, winning the League Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup in one season is a great achievement. Just don't go around shouting that you equalled Manchester United's treble winning season because it just isn't as good or as brilliant. It was minor in comparison.
To even come close to equaling United's treble you would have had to have won the League—difficult to imagine isn't it? Thought so...
4) Living in the Past
This is 2008. It is not 1978. Liverpool were the best team in England, maybe even the world around 30 years ago. But that just isn't relevant anymore. So please don't tell us about your former glories because it doesn't count in the Premier League era.
You haven't won the League since the change from the old Division One. So despite holding a record 18 League titles, most of your fans don't even remember the last one so don't brag about it. It's silly.
Also five European Cups. Well done! Impressive, seriously. But how many of them were won when colour television was around? One, maybe.
So stop living in the past. It is sickening and makes you look stupid, because most of you don't remember it so holds no credibility over fans of currently competitive teams. I mean, even Blackburn have won the league since you did last!
5) The Pepe Reina Myth
Is Pepe Reina the best goalkeeper in England? No, of course he isn't. Yet for some unknown reason Liverpool sincerely without-a-hint-of-a-laugh believe he is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Apparently he should also replace Casillas in goal for Spain. Ha! Good one, that!
We all know Reina is a good shot-stopper but he also has that inane ability to cause one hell of a cock-up. Whether it's a rush of blood to the head coming off his line, or simply pushing the ball onto Andy Johnson's head, we know that Reina can be a liability.
So he is good, but not the best. Cech, Friedel, Given, and Van Der Sar are all more consistent and generally better goalkeepers. Paul Robinson when he is confident is a better 'keeper too.
6) Season 04/05
Liverpool finished 30 points behind champions Chelsea in 5th place. outside of the Champions League places. Their league form was sketchy at best, losing 11 of 38 games. Yet they somehow ended up winning the Champions League.
Of course, UEFA pull strings to allow them into the Champions League next year, when they clearly don't deserve it. They ended up being the worst defending champions in Champions League history, losing to Benfica before the quarter finals. *Sniggers*
7) Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard
Carragher sounds like Donald Duck. It's annoying. He's also not as good as Liverpool fans make out. He is not better than Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. In fact, when fit Woodgate and King are better than him. England don't miss him, he's not good enough anyway.
Gerrard is annoying as well. A Hollywood player who seeks headlines and personal glory instead of putting the team first. I'm telling you, get rid of Gerrard and you will win the League. As the song goes... Steve Gerrard, Gerrard, He kisses the badge on is chest, and hands in a transfer request, Steve Gerrard Gerrard. Great loyalty from your skipper there.
And before you go on about Ronaldo, Gerrard courted Chelsea (rather Abramovich I should say) two seasons in a row. Also, I've heard his daughter isn't really his. Have you heard the song...it is good!
8) Rafa's Beard
Need I say more. It's just creepy.
9 and 10 are too controversial to reveal. You can probably guess what they're about
1) "They have the best fans in England"
Hmmm...strange one this one. Just because every so often on an important European night their fans make a bit of noise they think they can call themselves the best in the country.
As a Man Utd fan I know Old Trafford can be quiet, and frequently put up with these kind of "insults". However, Anfield is just as bad as Old Trafford. You watch, come Saturday against Stoke City Anfield will be like a morgue. Liverpool fans being great supporters is a MYTH.
I'll give the fans one thing, they are patient—18 years without a league title is a long time yet they still turn up most weeks in their boiler suits and fake rolex watches.
2) The "This is Anfield" Sign
Er, so? Scary isn't it? No, it's not. Anfield isn't a scary place to go anymore, mainly because the fans don't create an atmosphere often enough. I mean, is that sign seriously meant to strike fear into the opposition?
Come on, it's just a bit of laminated pathetic-ness really isn't it? Probably nicked from the back of some white van. That sign is every bit as bad as "The Theatre of Dreams" nick-name.
3) The 2001 Fake Treble
Liverpool won the treble in 2001. Did you know that? The only problem was that it was a mickey-mouse rubbish treble.
I mean don't get me wrong, winning the League Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup in one season is a great achievement. Just don't go around shouting that you equalled Manchester United's treble winning season because it just isn't as good or as brilliant. It was minor in comparison.
To even come close to equaling United's treble you would have had to have won the League—difficult to imagine isn't it? Thought so...
4) Living in the Past
This is 2008. It is not 1978. Liverpool were the best team in England, maybe even the world around 30 years ago. But that just isn't relevant anymore. So please don't tell us about your former glories because it doesn't count in the Premier League era.
You haven't won the League since the change from the old Division One. So despite holding a record 18 League titles, most of your fans don't even remember the last one so don't brag about it. It's silly.
Also five European Cups. Well done! Impressive, seriously. But how many of them were won when colour television was around? One, maybe.
So stop living in the past. It is sickening and makes you look stupid, because most of you don't remember it so holds no credibility over fans of currently competitive teams. I mean, even Blackburn have won the league since you did last!
5) The Pepe Reina Myth
Is Pepe Reina the best goalkeeper in England? No, of course he isn't. Yet for some unknown reason Liverpool sincerely without-a-hint-of-a-laugh believe he is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Apparently he should also replace Casillas in goal for Spain. Ha! Good one, that!
We all know Reina is a good shot-stopper but he also has that inane ability to cause one hell of a cock-up. Whether it's a rush of blood to the head coming off his line, or simply pushing the ball onto Andy Johnson's head, we know that Reina can be a liability.
So he is good, but not the best. Cech, Friedel, Given, and Van Der Sar are all more consistent and generally better goalkeepers. Paul Robinson when he is confident is a better 'keeper too.
6) Season 04/05
Liverpool finished 30 points behind champions Chelsea in 5th place. outside of the Champions League places. Their league form was sketchy at best, losing 11 of 38 games. Yet they somehow ended up winning the Champions League.
Of course, UEFA pull strings to allow them into the Champions League next year, when they clearly don't deserve it. They ended up being the worst defending champions in Champions League history, losing to Benfica before the quarter finals. *Sniggers*
7) Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard
Carragher sounds like Donald Duck. It's annoying. He's also not as good as Liverpool fans make out. He is not better than Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. In fact, when fit Woodgate and King are better than him. England don't miss him, he's not good enough anyway.
Gerrard is annoying as well. A Hollywood player who seeks headlines and personal glory instead of putting the team first. I'm telling you, get rid of Gerrard and you will win the League. As the song goes... Steve Gerrard, Gerrard, He kisses the badge on is chest, and hands in a transfer request, Steve Gerrard Gerrard. Great loyalty from your skipper there.
And before you go on about Ronaldo, Gerrard courted Chelsea (rather Abramovich I should say) two seasons in a row. Also, I've heard his daughter isn't really his. Have you heard the song...it is good!
8) Rafa's Beard
Need I say more. It's just creepy.
9 and 10 are too controversial to reveal. You can probably guess what they're about
Name me one keeper that isn't. It's the nature of the position you play in. Peter Cech is widely regarded as the best keeper in England, yet look at the ****-ups he made last season, particularly the error against Turkey for the Czechs at Euro 2008.
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