Thursday, March 18, 2021
Charity shield 1979 1980 Liverpool West Ham
9 August 1980
Wembley Stadium,
London
Attendance 90,000
That was the stinging retort from Liverpool's England international goalkeeper Ray Clemence on TV after the League champions had opened the 1980-81 campaign with another Wembley triumph ... in the FA Charity Shield against FA Cup winners West Ham United. A few hiccups on their pre-season tour, with Liverpool suffering defeats at the hands of Anderlecht and Stuttgart, had set the tongues of the critics wagging. A few contractual problems with key players had also fanned the flames and questions were being asked: were a few cracks beginning to show in the reinforced concrete of England's greatest club? Were Liverpool on the decline? Or, as one cynic suggested, was the 'Empire beginning to crumble'? But the fierce pride of the champions was reflected in Ray Clemence's answer and Liverpool's Wembley victory which gave them their first trophy of the new season.
Wembley Stadium,
London
Attendance 90,000
That was the stinging retort from Liverpool's England international goalkeeper Ray Clemence on TV after the League champions had opened the 1980-81 campaign with another Wembley triumph ... in the FA Charity Shield against FA Cup winners West Ham United. A few hiccups on their pre-season tour, with Liverpool suffering defeats at the hands of Anderlecht and Stuttgart, had set the tongues of the critics wagging. A few contractual problems with key players had also fanned the flames and questions were being asked: were a few cracks beginning to show in the reinforced concrete of England's greatest club? Were Liverpool on the decline? Or, as one cynic suggested, was the 'Empire beginning to crumble'? But the fierce pride of the champions was reflected in Ray Clemence's answer and Liverpool's Wembley victory which gave them their first trophy of the new season.
Premier League Season Review 2010 2011
Alex Ferguson believes the rise of Manchester City and the revival of Liverpool under Kenny Dalglish means that the top six teams will be competing for the title this season. "We used to talk about a top four, with ourselves, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool," says Ferguson. "You can't say that any more. Manchester City have definitely come into the frame. They have a buying power better than the rest of us. "Maybe having the run in the European Cup stretched Tottenham too much last season and they ended up being out of the top four. But you look at those teams and say any one of them could win the league!1
Although Manchester United won the title at a canter last time out, Ferguson has deemed a comprehensive rebuilding process necessary this summer While still seeking to add a creative midfielder, with Internazionale's Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder the prime target, they had already spent in excess of 500 million on new players. Chelsea will again be expected to be strong challengers, but new manager Andre Villas-Boas has yet to make his mark in the transfer market.
Although Manchester United won the title at a canter last time out, Ferguson has deemed a comprehensive rebuilding process necessary this summer While still seeking to add a creative midfielder, with Internazionale's Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder the prime target, they had already spent in excess of 500 million on new players. Chelsea will again be expected to be strong challengers, but new manager Andre Villas-Boas has yet to make his mark in the transfer market.
World Cup 2011 U20 Brasil Portugal
Final21 August 2011
Estadio Nemesio Camacho
"El Campín",
Bogotá, D.C.
Referee M. Geiger
Attendance: 36058
Brazil was the clear favorite for the match between former colony and colonizer, but it was an even contest from start to finish, with only the brilliance of Oscar making the difference. “This really makes us happy, because now we have matched the record of the senior team,” Brazil coach Ney Franco said, referring to the five World Cups Brazil’s top side has won. Portugal coach Ilidio Vale said the result was “not completely just” but acknowledged Brazil’s “high quality team.” “We were close to the dream, but we could not quite win it,” Ilidio said. Asked about Ilidio’s claim of injustice, Franco replied: “I disagree with what he (Ilidio) said. “The trophy is in our lockerroom.” Oscar made the difference with his three goals — his first three of the 3 1/2-week tournament — in a performance that is sure to bring the big European clubs knocking on the door of the 19-year-old Internacional playmaker.
Bogotá, D.C.
Referee M. Geiger
Attendance: 36058
Brazil was the clear favorite for the match between former colony and colonizer, but it was an even contest from start to finish, with only the brilliance of Oscar making the difference. “This really makes us happy, because now we have matched the record of the senior team,” Brazil coach Ney Franco said, referring to the five World Cups Brazil’s top side has won. Portugal coach Ilidio Vale said the result was “not completely just” but acknowledged Brazil’s “high quality team.” “We were close to the dream, but we could not quite win it,” Ilidio said. Asked about Ilidio’s claim of injustice, Franco replied: “I disagree with what he (Ilidio) said. “The trophy is in our lockerroom.” Oscar made the difference with his three goals — his first three of the 3 1/2-week tournament — in a performance that is sure to bring the big European clubs knocking on the door of the 19-year-old Internacional playmaker.
Premier League 2011 2012 The Merseyside Derby Everton Liverpool
1 October 2011
Goodison Park,
Liverpool
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 39510
Passer d'Everton à Liverpool, c'est changer de planete en matiere de santé financiere. Pourtant, il faut à peine vingt minutes pour traverser Stanley Park du nord au sud et se rendre de Goodison Park à Anfield. L'extraordinaire réussite des Reds en Angleterre et en Europe dans les années 70 et 80 ouvrit un fossé économique qui, aujourd'hui, est devenu un gouffre. Le chiffre d'affaires de Liverpool (210 M€) en fait le quatrième club le plus riche de la Premier League et le huitième dans le monde, tandis que les Toffees passent tout juste la barre des 90 M€, soit 30 M€ de moins que la masse salariale de Liverpool en 2009-10. Les joueurs les mieux payés des Reds, Glen Johnson et Steven Gerrard (enfin de retour comme titulaire ce week-end après plus de six mois d'absence), gagnent 8 M€ par an, quatre fois plus qu'un Tim Cahill.
Goodison Park,
Liverpool
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 39510
Passer d'Everton à Liverpool, c'est changer de planete en matiere de santé financiere. Pourtant, il faut à peine vingt minutes pour traverser Stanley Park du nord au sud et se rendre de Goodison Park à Anfield. L'extraordinaire réussite des Reds en Angleterre et en Europe dans les années 70 et 80 ouvrit un fossé économique qui, aujourd'hui, est devenu un gouffre. Le chiffre d'affaires de Liverpool (210 M€) en fait le quatrième club le plus riche de la Premier League et le huitième dans le monde, tandis que les Toffees passent tout juste la barre des 90 M€, soit 30 M€ de moins que la masse salariale de Liverpool en 2009-10. Les joueurs les mieux payés des Reds, Glen Johnson et Steven Gerrard (enfin de retour comme titulaire ce week-end après plus de six mois d'absence), gagnent 8 M€ par an, quatre fois plus qu'un Tim Cahill.
European Cup 1979 1980 Nottingham Forest Hamburg SV
Final 28 May 1980
Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: António Garrido
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: António Garrido
Privé de la finale de la Coupe U.E.F.A., déçu par la Coupe des Coupes, le téléspectateur français attendait avec impatience cette ultime rencontre de la Coupe des Champions. A écouter les uns et les autres au retour de Madrid, je ne saurais dire si Nottingham et Hambourg ont répondu à l'attente ou non. Pour certains, les Anglais ont volé le spectacle en pratiquant une défense serrée empêchant Hambourg de se réaliser pleinement, souvent par des moyens pour le moins brutaux. Pour d'autres, le match a été plein, spectaculaire et d'un engagement physique reflétant l'image du football moderne. Qui a raison, qui a tort? La question reste posée.
