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Comments on Liverpool's Season 
Okie, I'm still sore at the Fowler and Westerveld issue. I was going through the players' diary for the past few days. Heggem was particularly sympathetic about the Fowler and Westerveld issue. Some mentioned that it'll be sad to see Fowler go and he would be missed. Others were like, Liverpool can do without Fowler. Okie, so they are reflecting that they are professionals by saying that. 

Anyway, I think what Heggem mentioned is really true: "I do think that his transfer reminds everyone just how ruthless a business football can be. Don't forget that Liverpool had quite a bit of success when Sander was playing. We won five trophies in that time, and he did well for us. But if you are not in the manager's plans, there is not much you can do and you can suddenly find yourself bombed out. That's the way it is.

It is always sad when a team-mate and a friend leaves to join another club. That was the case for me last Friday when Sander Westerveld came into Melwood before training to say his goodbyes.Sander went into the dressing room to shake everyone's hand before he flew off to Spain to complete his move to Real Sociedad. And while I am sorry to see him go, I think it's very understandable why he felt he had to leave." - Heggem's Diary

<Webmaster> Yeah, everyone forgot about how Westerveld helped the club win 5 trophies. People tend to remember others' mistakes..........

Anyway, I personally feel that they should just bring on Litmanen often. A Fowler and Litmanen combi. Sounds nice to me  -----> ALL THIS WON'T HAPPEN ANYMORE! I am so disappointed with what Liverpool have done to Fowler. They didn't offer him a contract? That was what I heard. WHY DIDN'T THEY GIVE HIM A CHANCE? He's worth giving that chance to. And now, Liverpool have to rely on Owen. Heskey is so ineffective so we can forget about him scoring in the games. Did Houllier play a part in that decision? 

 

Date: 9/04/2002
Match:Liverpool Vs Bayer Leverkusen
Comments:
 On the whole, it was a crappy match. The one touch passing we saw last week wasn't present. Horrible passing and lots of mistakes made. The players looked like schoolboys playing. They kept giving the ball away. It was a terrible terrible game. The usually defensive strong Liverpool didn't look like what they were last week. Could it be that the recent criticisms by various managers about Liverpool's style of soccer rubbed on them in a psychologically way? Many said they were playing boring style of soccer but at least, like what Houllier said, it's getting them places. It was just disappointing to see Liverpool throw away the one goal aggregate and away goal lead just like that. Errors and more errors. It just wasn't Liverpool playing on that pitch that day. Leverkusen was so much better. It cost Liverpool the game, a place in the semis, a chance to meet Man Utd in the semis. But just when you thought it was all over, Litmanen gave Liverpool a goal and a hope. But it all ended a while later due to defensive error. The whole defence was just messy. Liverpool were so close but yet so far. They just made it against Roma to get into the quarters. But now, they missed a chance to play against Man Utd, which they probably could have won, judging from the recent meetings between these two teams. Otherwise we fans would be able to watch Liverpool in the finals on their first attempt at the European Cup. But oh well, on the brighter side of things, it's Liverpool's first foray into the competition after many years, and at least they have gone as far as the quarters. Not too bad an attempt. Next season, maybe next season would be just the year for them. 


Match Review:(Other Teams) 
Too busy to write about other teams this season. Sorry :)

News that took place from Nov - Dec
30/11/01 Fowler's left for Leeds. It's sad for us Liverpool fans who have supported the club ever since those players (Fowler, James, Mcman, McAteer, Redknapp, Berger) were there. Now the only member left of the 1990s team is Redknapp and Berger. 

<Webmaster> Personally, I think it wouldn't be long before Redknapp's being sold and I don't want that to happen. Anyway, here's wishing Fowler the best. I hope he performs well for his new club and start scoring goals to proves his critics wrong, to show what he is really worth. To show that it's a mistake to sell him. 

17/12/01 Sander Westerveld has completed his move to Real Sociedad. The Dutch keeper has signed a contract with the Spanish club until the summer of 2005. Westerveld was the most expensive goalkeeper in British football when he joined the Reds from Vitesse Arnhem in 1999. He replaced David James in the Liverpool goal and made 103 appearances for the club.

<Webmaster> He just spent less than two and a half years at Liverpool and was made to leave after his mistake. People keep forgetting that he played a part in helping Liverpool win the 5 cups last season. At least he left winning 5 cups. Anyway, here's wishing Westerveld the best and hopes that he performs well for his club and is happy where he is.  
19/12/01 <Webmaster> After I updated my page yesterday and added backdated news, I actually mentioned something about hoping that Fowler scored for his new club. And guess what, he did! I'm so happy for him. Just hope that he continues playing well for his club. 
19/12/01 <Webmaster> After being away for so long, I just read some news on Babbel yesterday. Did not know that his illness is that serious. Here's wishing him speedy recovery and hope he gets back to the Liverpool squad as soon as possible. 

The first half of the 2002 season has not been that good of a season for Liverpool. They were knocked out of the League Cup, Houllier and Babbel's serious sickness. And then there's the Westerveld and Fowler departure (Okie, so this does not reflect their season being bad). To me, it is, it means a lot to us fans that Fowler is leaving. Oh well............

23/12/01 Heskey picked up an ankle knock in the 2-1 defeat against Arsenal and was substituted at half time.
But Nicolas Anelka will be available for selection and could come straight into the side to partner Michael Owen in attack.

<Webmaster> Let's hope that he doesn't create any problem for Liverpool. 

News that took place from Mar-April

Date: More News:
26/3/02 Liverpool Football Club have denied rumours that Jamie Redknapp is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur.

<Webmaster> He's my fav! I hope he doesn't leave. Unlucky fellow, career has been filled with injuries. A move to the London club might be possible cause it means moving closer to Nurding, his wife and more first team games. Anyway, I do hope that those are just rumours! Got a scare when my friend messaged me early in the morning about it. 

1/04/02 Midfield star Patrik Berger has hinted he wants to sign a new contract at Liverpool.

<Webmaster> Good thing he signed a new contract cause it's really sad to see the guys leaving one after another, those of whom you've supported for so long. Think: Macca, Fowler. 

1/04/02 Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has been awarded the Legion d’Honour - one of the highest civil awards in France.
17/4/02 Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp today left the club on a free transfer. He has signed a four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur tonight.

<Webmaster> Rumours turned out to be true. He's one of the last Spice Boys that left Liverpool. The Spice Boys era has ended! No doubt a good thing that the Liverpool players have shed that awful tag, it's really sad to see him go. Really really sad. It's hard to describe and explain how I feel. Words can't express that. I mean, it's been years. I started watching the EPL in 1995 after watching him play. Although I started supporting Redknapp, I ended up loving the club. It's been 7 years already. It's been a long time since I started supporting him as a Liverpool player. 

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Thoughts


Jamie Redknapp's Departure to Spurs: 
 Looking at the Redknapp news. News of him being transferred to Spurs for free. Gosh!  I read about this some 3-4 weeks ago. But a check with the site showed that it's all rumours. Then, suddenly, it's a fact. I'm really disappointed that he's leaving. 11 years at Liverpool and he's leaving now. I can't help being sad. He's one of the last of the old boys of Liverpool to leave. First, it was Jones, Macca, James, Fowler then him. It's all written on the cards after Fowler was sold. I had expected him to be sold too, but it's a matter of WHEN. Didn't expect it to be now, when Liverpool is trying to go for the Premier League title although to be honest, they don't stand a chance. At a certain point in time, Redknapp was tipped to be the England captain. But plagued with injuries, his fortunes changed. I'm now regretting over something. It's been something that I've regretted ever since that day. Although I tell myself that, at least I get to meet them in real person, really up close. But now, I'm feeling more regretful over that matter. About meeting Liverpool. WHY why why didn't I contact my friend earlier and bring the necessary stuff along, like my camera, posters and stuff and tagged along with him. Then, I can have my very own photos taken with Fowler, Redknapp and the rest of the guys. Who would have thought that there were great chances for doing so. Regret is how I feel..........Although I managed to get take a photo with Redknapp, it didn't turn out right. All I'm left is a negative that cannot be developed..........

                                     
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