... saw this in the KOP and thought it was quite funny so ive posted it for anyone who hasnt seen it or whatever..
"Heres our review of the year ... for 2002! It seems that we've got a little bit ahead of ourselves so sit back and enjoy what happened next year...
January.
Calls on Merseyside for Alex Ferguson to stay gathered pace after he guided United to an FA Cup defeat at Aston Villa before Liverpool continued their charge for the title by winning at Old Trafford for the second season running.
After going a goal up through Michael Owen when Fabien Barthez failed to gather a pass from a ball-boy, the Reds faced a late onslaught.
The ref was unlucky not to equalise for United when his 97th minute header hit the bar before the home side, who were reduced to 13 men after a linesman limped off, were denied a blatent penalty when Jerzy Dudek used his hands.
The ref gave Roy Keane the benefit of the doubt after he accidently severed Igor Biscan's head before Danny Murphy looked to have won the game when he curled a corner directly into the net but the goal was disallowed for offside.
United continued to push and Gary Neville tried his luck in the box but to no avail - Jordan still refused him a date - before the ref finally blew up for full time after fears grew over what Luke Chadwick might turn into at midnight.
Meanwhile, there was a big mix up as Claudio Ranieri shocked the footballing world by signing three Bosnians.
The Chelsea boss thought he could get them for three on January 1st under the Bosnian ruling.
The cock-up came after the translator left him for a job at Everton to help Walter Smith's players understand his team talk.
February.
Gerard Houllier returned to his job as Liverpool manager after being given the green light by doctors.
He returned to his office to find it kitted out with a selection of pine fireplaces and his first job was to deal with awkward customer, a Mr W Smith of Goodison Road, who was trying to blag one on credit.
Liverpool lost their first game of 2002 when Leeds recorded a 3-1 win at Elland Road.
After going ahead through Robbie Fowler's 172nd strike for the club, the Reds let the points slip when God realised he was now a Leeds player.
After Fowler equalised, Danny Mills scored when he chipped over Jerzy Dudek who was lying injured in the goalmouth. Pensioner Gary McAllister added a third for Leeds when he got confused about which team he was playing for.
The Reds' Champions League clashes with Galatasaray also ended in controversy.
With Liverpool 2-1 up at Anfield the final whistle was blown eight minutes early as Eastenders was due to start.
March.
With Liverpool 20 points clear of United in the Premiership, the FA held the inquiry into Christain Ziege's transfer from Middlesbrough to Anfield.
The Reds were found guilty of poaching the German as he dyed his hair blonde, and then he shaved it off, which proved he must have been hiding something.
As punishment Liverpool were deducted 10 points by the FA which the Daily Mirror successfully campaigned to be given to Alex Ferguson as a retirement gift..
Progress was made into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 0-0 draw in the Nou Camp and a 2-0 win over Roma at Anfield. Roma were unhappy with referee Mr Garcia-Aranda who opened the scoring in the 43rd minute for the Reds.
April.
After being allowed to make the draw for the Champions League in the interests of fair play, Alex Ferguson handed United a tough tie against European giants Barry Town.
Liverpool meanwhile were lucky as usual and only had to overcome Real Madrid, which they did thanks to a Gary McAllister penalty at Anfield.
The Merseyside derby - rearranged from February to allow Duncan Ferguson to be fit for his cup final - ended in tears for Paul Gascoigne after he pulled three hernias.
It was bad enough that Gazza injured himself but there was worse news for the St John's Ambulence men who stretchered him off the pitch.
Liverpool won the match comfortably 4-0 but only because Clive Thomas was the referee and Everton were banned from Europein the mid 1980s.
Sadly there was to be no return to Cardiff for the FA Cup final. Fixtue congestion meant that the FA scheduled the Reds' league clash with Ipswich to kick-off 20 minutes after their Champions League semi-final at Juventus forcing Liverpool to be thrown out of the competition for not turning up,
May.
Leeds were in pole position to win the Premiership on the last day of the season needing just a point at home to Middlesbrough to lift the title.
But David O'Leary's young, inexperienced babies were decimated by injuries and his small, weak, £97 million team slipped to a 1-0 home defeat.
It meant that after a 12 year wait Gerard Houllier brought the Premiership title back to Anfield as Liverpool were crowned champions.
But the Reds were righty blasted as 'boring' champions as they only netted 126 goals by the end of the season whereas the great Liverpool team of 2001 scored 127.
Houllier was rewarded by receiving the Manager of the Year award which he presented to winner George Burley who had taken Ipswich to 20th in the Premiership.
Alex Ferguson denied that there was a crisis at Old Trafford as he prepared for the club's big relegation clash with Charlton.
United needed to pick up seven points from the game to avoid relagation which they did thanks to Sky TV who had already scheduled United's live Premiership games for the following season.
Everton also stayed up with a win over Arsenal. The Gunners' team coach spontaneously combusted before the game while Arsenal keeper Hans Segers denied he was at fault for both his own goals.
Liverpool's Champions League final with Bayern Munich at Hampden Park was postponed after UEFA awarded the trophy to Alex Ferguson as a retirement present.
It meant that Fergie left Old Trafford as the most successful manager since football began in 1993.
June.
England's World Cup campaign was hit with controversy after another 'dentists chair' incident.
Sven Goran Eriksson's men missed their opening game against Sweden after work on Gary Neville's dentures over ran and the squad missed their Easyjet flight to Tokyo.
David Seaman's hair was also put in quarentine for six months on arrival in Japan while David Beckham refused to travel as he though 'South Korea' was a job opportunity in Bournemouth.
England progressed into the next stage with wins over Argentina and Nigeria thanks to Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard.
But there was heartache in the next round when England were drawn against Poland.
The game went to penalties and England crashed out after Jerzy Dudek kept out Gareth Southgate's effort.
There was also to be penalty heartache for Germany who were beaten 5-0 by Senegal before they could get to a penalty shootout and sneak through.
Liverpool star Zinedine Zidane was voted player of the tournament after winning the trophy for France with a goal in the final against Manchester United who had automatically qualified for it under FIFA's new rules.
July.
Speculation over a replacement for Robbie Fowler reached fever pitch when Rivaldo was spotted at Anfield signing a five-year contract.
Gary McAllister announced his retirement from football by taking the Scotland manager's job while Vegard Heggem announced that he hadn't actually retired from football though he was doubtful for pre-season training.
Walter Smith strengthened his Everton squad by selling David Unsworth to a bloke on Blackpool beach for £2.79. The money went towards Abel Xavier's daily hairdressing bill.
Manchester United's search for a new manager was finally over when Steve Bruce was handed the job.
He vowed to return United to winning ways by 'playing ugly'. Luke Chadwick was said to be delighted by the news.
August.
After winning the Charity Shield again in Cardiff, champions Liverpool were beaten on the opening day of the season by newly-promoted Celtic.
The shock 1-0 defeat saw calls in the tabloid press for Gerard Houllier to be sacked because he sold Robbie Fowler, who would have scored twice.
An injury crisis at Anfield saw Emile Heskey drafted in to replace DJ George on the PA but there was still no place for pensioner Jorgen Nielsen who admitted he was considering his future at the club.
Jari Litmanen was rumoured to be starting a game in the near future but the speculation never materialised and Milan Baros was finally given a work permit after applying for a part-time job at Liverworld.
Steve Bruce became an early contender for the Manager of the Year after being appointed to the voting panel.
The Manchester United boss also made his first signing of the season when he paid £1.50 for a lead to keep Fabien Barthez tied to his goalpost.
September.
Football was cancelled for a month after the PFA went on strike.
Gordon Taylor, breaking off from negotiations over the PFA's proposed purchase of the Mona Lisa, called the strike after the BBC put the cost of a television licence up.
October.
Everton's plans to move to the Kings' Dock hit a setback when the King told them to sod off.
The club identified a new site for the proposed development but admitted they didn't know if they could afford to buy Fred the Weatherman's floating map.
Arsene Wenger found himself in trouble with the police after failing to stop for an officer after being spotted speeding. The Arsenal boss claimed he didn't see the blue flashing lights, speed camera or police helicopter and refused to comment until he'd seen the incident on video
Liverpool's Premiership form continued to stutter and the club found themselves just six points clear at the top.
Prime Minister Alex Ferguson claimed that the Anfield glory days were over and as soon as Steve Bruce had won his first game in charge at Old Trafford the red tide would turn.
UEFA announced a reorganisation of the Champions League before making the draw for the new look group stage containing 16 teams.
The games would be played over the course of the season with the team who finishes top meeting Manchester United in the final at Old Trafford.
Erik Meijer was appointed as Liverpool's new mascot and his head will replace the Liverbirds on the newly named Royal Meijer Buildings.
November.
The Football League announced that the League Cup will now be sponsored by Estée Lauder with Kylie Minogue and Caprice presenting the trophy to the winners while wearing skimpy bikinis.
The move was made to make the competition more glamorous.
Everton's AGM (annual general mauling) took place at Goodison Park with Liverpool recording a 3-1 Premiership win.
John Arne Riise recieved a platinum disc as a thank you from Austria's DJ Otzi for helping to make his 'Hey Baby' tune the best selling single ever on Merseyside.
Steve Bruce paid £18 million to bring Jaap Stam back to United. The big Dutchman will be eligible to play in 2004 when his nandrolone ban runs out and Bruce described the move as 'planning for the future'.
Arsene Wenger was accused of poaching young talent from France after paying £3 million for a Paris sperm donors clinic.
December.
Liverpool finish 2002 top of the Premiership, eight points clear of Leeds United.
With Arsenal, Newcastle and surprise package Burnley all fighting for a Champions League place, United boss Steve Bruce admits that the FA's new rule allowing teams sponsored by Vodafone to pick up six points for a win, could be beneficial come May.
Jamie Carragher was subject of a £27 million bid from Lazio but the England captain pledges to stay at Anfield.
Liverpool's ticket office launched a controversial new scheme allowing Reds' fans to get through and buy tickets when they ring.
The year ended in problems for the Reds who were forced to cancel their Christmas fixtures after a bout of shock swept Melwood.
Stephane Henchoz was found to have caused the problem by crossing the halfway line and scoring in training."
I thought it was pretty good, if not a touch hit-and-miss - tell me what you think though coz it took me fucking ages to type it all out!!
