That was a gut punch all the way through.
by irishlaw2010 (2022-05-22 13:16:36)
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In reply to: City winning the title was not supposed to involve pain.  posted by NDBass

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but not even a top 3 hurtful finish over the last two decades or so.

I love Liverpool but the pain in the 2nd place finishes over the years is starting to add up.

Ranked from most painful to least:

1) 2013/14 - Gerrard slip against Chelsea combined with the Crystal Palace nightmare

2A) 2008/09 tied with 2B)2001/02 - Houllier's heart condition versus SAF in Rafa's head. Tough to find the true silver medal winner in this ranking of bridesmaid years so I'll call it a tie. 08/09 gets the nod barely because of the margin of defeat. The run that Liverpool was on in their last 16 matches of 01/02 was terrific (43 out of 48 points) but Arsenal just refused to drop points (47 out of 48) down the stretch.

4) 2018/19 - this would be higher but for 1) winning the Champions League the next week and 2) the way we pushed Man City, regardless of the finish, it felt like honest to God proof that Klopp was the real deal.

5) 2021/22 - If we win next week, then this won't feel as bad. But for 2019/20 this would be devastating.




Today was easier because they were never in first.
by NDBass  (2022-05-22 20:35:02)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Had City lost or drawn and Liverpool didn't win, I would've been apoplectic. Had Liverpool taken the lead while City was down/level and then their string of goals happened, I would've been devastated. I did a pretty good job of managing today's level of hope. 2018/19 was worse in that aspect. They were actually in fist before City scored the two quick goals.

2013/2014 is probably the worst for me. Partially because I think Rodgers bungled the managerial aspect of it.
1989, Arsenal @ Liverpool needs to be on the list.
by G.K.Chesterton  (2022-05-22 15:36:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

(This is certainly before my time as an LIV fan. Gerrard's slip is what I won't forget.)

Last game of the season. Even if Liverpool loses 1-0 to Arsenal, they're still champions, but then, in injury time...