Author Topic: Liverpool FC & the League Cup - We've won it 8 times...... (Read 13534 times)

Phil M · « **on:** January 30, 2012, 03:20:50 pm »

It's safe to say that the name Liverpool is synonymous with the League Cup considering we've won this competition more times than anyone else.
Aston Villa have won it 5 times, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest (who beat us in the '78 final replay) on 4.

Ifyadon'tknowyerhistory we have lifted the trophy in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984,1995,2001 and 2003.

Now that we're in the final again I thought it might be time to take a look back at our illustrious history in this competition which has provided some fantastic
memories over the years.

League Cup Stats: (courtesy of Liverweb)

Total Games 211, Goals Scored 427, Goals Conceded 202 in % 58.29, Wins 123, Draws 48, Lost 40

Ian Rush has scored a record 48 goals in the League Cup. Robbie Fowler scored 29 and King Kenny 27.

The Reds celebrating after beating Everton to win a fourth consecutive league cup:

Liverpool 10-0 Fulham 2nd Rd. 1st Leg 23rd September 1986

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/AsbuBdWOPeQ&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/AsbuBdWOPeQ&feature=player_embedded</a>

Molbyyyyy

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Number One - 1981 - King Kenny and Jockey Hansen

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/WZnb4Ashc_A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/WZnb4Ashc_A</a>

Liverpool 3-1 Spurs Champions 1982

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Sir Bob's last final as Liverpool boss, at Wembley v the mancs in '83

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZV1LSKf85go&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/ZV1LSKf85go&feature=player_embedded</a>

Everton at Wembley en route to a magic treble in 1984 (after a replay at Maine rd

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/TJ5LM03Ctwk&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/TJ5LM03Ctwk&feature=player_embedded</a>

Macca's wing wizardry helped us win number 5 in 1995

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MHnR-yuEDHc&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/MHnR-yuEDHc&feature=player_embedded</a>

Gerard Houllier's first trophy as Liverpool manager and part of another famous treble in 2001

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Ged does it again - 2003 v the Mancs - what could be sweeter!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/87plc_M_RLo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/87plc_M_RLo</a>

2012?

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Phil M · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:12:17 pm »

Feel free to add any more videos/pics.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:41:07 pm »

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:42:56 pm »

Quote from: shelovesyou on January 30, 2012, 04:41:07 pm

Be a pretty famous picture in years to come if we go on and lift the cup.

welshred1976 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:50:34 pm »

I remember the trophy when it was the milk cup.

Have they reverted back to the original trophy now? Looks like Kenny with the current trophy in the Hitachi kit.

Snail · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:51:45 pm »

I just hope we don't assume that it's already won.

lamonti · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:52:13 pm »

Is part of the league cup's lack of mystique due to the fact that the trophy is so small and insignificant looking? These days it is routinely a more exciting tournament than the FA Cup.

lamonti · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:52:30 pm »

Quote from: Siannn. on January 30, 2012, 04:51:45 pm

I just hope we don't assume that it's already won.

Agreed.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:53:45 pm »

Thats Kenny with the FA cup and league championship (Canon I believe)

Sandblast · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:55:05 pm »

Thanks for taking the time to post these clips. Some great memories.

Branno · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:55:43 pm »

No video of Jan Molby's screamer against United

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:55:56 pm »

Im old and lucky enough to have seen it all....and all includes fantastic memories of the League Cup...the Birmingham win after a drought of 6 years is one of my best.. Im pretty sure a win against Cardiff will be the same...those of you brought up recently on more heady fare should note the words of Woody Allen on loveless sex: ' Yes, but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best!'

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:56:10 pm »

Quote from: redmanphil on January 30, 2012, 04:53:45 pm

Thats Kenny with the FA cup and league championship (Canon I believe)

5th from the bottom with Jocky.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:57:32 pm »

Phil M · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:58:55 pm »

Quote from: Sandblast on January 30, 2012, 04:55:05 pm

Thanks for taking the time to post these clips. Some great memories.

Thanks mate!

fosspowered · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:59:11 pm »

Quote from: Siannn. on January 30, 2012, 04:51:45 pm

I just hope we don't assume that it's already won.

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:59:14 pm »

5th from the bottom with Jocky isn't that picture you posted mate.

riismeister · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:01:31 pm »

Quote from: Siannn. on January 30, 2012, 04:51:45 pm

I just hope we don't assume that it's already won.

That's exactly what I was gonna say. Only in Norwegian.

colheath · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:06:04 pm »

daughter took this one...
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/40387330307086307722110.jpg/

CHOPPER · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:06:16 pm »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on January 30, 2012, 04:55:56 pm

Im old and lucky enough to have seen it all....and all includes fantastic memories of the League Cup...the Birmingham win after a drought of 6 years is one of my best.. Im pretty sure a win against Cardiff will be the same...those of you brought up recently on more heady fare should note the words of Woody Allen on loveless sex: ' Yes, but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best!'

All about lifts that Birmingham game, cup wins giving them and fans breaking them!

Lemieux · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:13:45 pm »

You can tell the players would have rather went out of the competition to focus on the league or europe instead of winning the Mickey Mouse cup. Pointless competition.

Phil M · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:14:07 pm »

Quote from: Branno on January 30, 2012, 04:55:43 pm

No video of Jan Molby's screamer against United

Look again mate

planet-terror · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:03:42 pm »

Nice one Phil, Thanks

DutchRed · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:09:22 pm »

Love this, thanks.

Can't get my head round people saying this cup is insignificant. No cup should be treated in such way.

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:14:14 pm »

Quote from: Lemieux on January 30, 2012, 05:13:45 pm

You can tell the players would have rather went out of the competition to focus on the league or europe instead of winning the Mickey Mouse cup. Pointless competition.

Am I reading that correctly?

If so. You disrespectful */*#?*4!

This club is about winning trophies. And silverware comes before a fourth placed finish, every time.

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:16:40 pm »

Phil M check your caption on the 1984 final.

Wembley finished 0-0.
It was concluded in a replay at Maine Road. I should know, it was my first ever 'final'.

Maggie May · « **Reply #26 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:19:14 pm »

Quote from: DutchRed on January 30, 2012, 06:09:22 pm

Love this, thanks.

Can't get my head round people saying this cup is insignificant. No cup should be treated in such way.

I'm always amazed at the direct link between the remarks about the insignificance of this cup and the people who's clubs aint in the final.

montysmum · « **Reply #27 on:** January 30, 2012, 07:51:00 pm »

Quote from: Lemieux on January 30, 2012, 05:13:45 pm

You can tell the players would have rather went out of the competition to focus on the league or europe instead of winning the Mickey Mouse cup. Pointless competition.

I am giving you the benefit of the doubt and thinking that comment is meant tongue in cheek.

I hope that we would never get so arrogant that we would not want to win every competition we are eligible for, and the 'want to win it all' attitude has helped fill our rather ample Trophy Room.

Phil M · « **Reply #28 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Big Red Richie on January 30, 2012, 06:16:40 pm

Phil M check your caption on the 1984 final.

Wembley finished 0-0.
It was concluded in a replay at Maine Road. I should know, it was my first ever 'final'.

Sorry mate I spotted it since, cheers.

SalisburyRed · « **Reply #29 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:14:14 pm »

Quote from: Lemieux on January 30, 2012, 05:13:45 pm

You can tell the players would have rather went out of the competition to focus on the league or europe instead of winning the Mickey Mouse cup. Pointless competition.

Yeah, after those terrible performances against the likes of Chelsea and Man City you could just sense their heart wasn't in it.

Fucking hell.

Phil M · « **Reply #30 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:24:45 pm »

Quote from: SalisburyRed on January 30, 2012, 09:14:14 pm

Yeah, after those terrible performances against the likes of Chelsea and Man City you could just sense their heart wasn't in it.

Fucking hell.

I think he was being sarcastic mate, not sure why but looking at previous posts I'd hope so.

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:45:15 pm »

Great times, enjoyed watching McManamans goals again and THAT Fowler goal

Let's make it no 8!

jsl2000 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:56:09 pm »

Quote from: Lemieux on January 30, 2012, 05:13:45 pm

You can tell the players would have rather went out of the competition to focus on the league or europe instead of winning the Mickey Mouse cup. Pointless competition.

you must be a manure supporter. Why? because i only hear people who support the scum refer to it as the mickey mouse cup. If your not then you don't deserve to support liverpool, because regardless of the cup when you see steven gerrard lift it you can tell instantly its one of the happiest moments of his life. I've seen many a liverpool captain lift trophies and none of them show as much pride and passion that he does at that moment.

rhylred · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:00:24 pm »

Remember the finals against tottenham + west ham in the eighties,christ there were some battles in baker street and outside wembley against those 2...

RJH · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:03:55 pm »

Quote from: redmanphil on January 30, 2012, 04:57:32 pm

The trophy on the left is the FA Cup, not the League Cup

Hyypia headers · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:08:33 pm »

It would be fitting for number 8 to lift number 8.

Lemieux · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:26:16 pm »

Quote from: montysmum on January 30, 2012, 07:51:00 pm

I am giving you the benefit of the doubt and thinking that comment is meant tongue in cheek.

I hope that we would never get so arrogant that we would not want to win every competition we are eligible for, and the 'want to win it all' attitude has helped fill our rather ample Trophy Room.

It was, thank you for giving be the benefit of the doubt on that one. I've heard it too many times for my liking about the Europa League, CC and FA Cup.

SalisburyRed · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:31:10 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on January 30, 2012, 09:24:45 pm

I think he was being sarcastic mate, not sure why but looking at previous posts I'd hope so.

Well thank fuck for that!

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #38 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:32:48 pm »

Quote from: RJH on January 30, 2012, 10:03:55 pm

The trophy on the left is the FA Cup, not the League Cup

F.A.Cup and Cannon League Trophy. To be precise.

lamonti · « **Reply #39 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:39:16 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on January 30, 2012, 03:20:50 pm

You have to love Souness' "I've got a trophy" strut.