We Are Close

Liverpool had a great season, undoubtedly. Undoubtedly too, ManU got a better one, but that's not the point here.

For the past few seasons, the Reds conceded their title challenge usually when February dawns. This time around, we made it to the final second game and keep our bitter rivals sweating over. The Reds are no pushovers either, conjuring up a double combo victory against them, one of them a empathetic 4-1 away win, to give them a run of their money.


















Then again, its not enough. We will always look back to the what ifs. What if Liverpool had gained victory against weaker sides like Hull, Wigan and Tottenham. What if Torres and Gerrard are fit throughout the season. What if Rafa Benitez did not go berserk and decided to verbally attack Fergie. What if...ok...they are many of them in hindsight, so we shall not go there.

Those said, Liverpool should look back this season and congratulate themselves for the improvement they've made. We have a FWA Footballer of the Year in our team. Step up Stevie G. People had always said that Liverpool is a two men team, consisting of Gerrard and Torres. In my POV, that is so not true. We have squad players with their reown abilites. Kuyt's tireless run, Masch's relentless battling, Carra's defending, Xabi's pinpoint passes and among others. In truth, there are so much quality. Ok, maybe we do not have enough depth on the bench, which probably is a factor that seperates us from ManU, but they are a better team with larger resources. Perhaps there is some fine tuning needed there.




















Gerrard: Fulcrum of Liverpool

This gratifying season has its feel-good factors, including the 4-0 crushing of Real Madrid, a better goal differences in the league, Steven Gerrard at his best, the 3-2 comeback vs Manchester City and of course the forementioned ManU match. Significantly, there are more entertaining football this time around compared to previous season. More free-flow football, more gasping creativity and most importantly, more goals.
















Crushing Real Madrid is no small feat.

Next season, the Reds are definitely going to be better. I will be there to make sure that. XD