February 26, 2012.  Liverpool Football Club are crowned Carling Cup champions at Wembley Stadium following a dramatic penalty shoot-out.  The Reds ended their six-year trophy-less run, and things looked on the up for Kenny Dalglish and company.  The Reds, however, would fail to use their Carling Cup win as a Premier League catalyst, losing two…

Liverpool Football Club have a lucrative tour of the United States set for their summer's pre-season activities.  Unfortunately for the Reds, their vacation may be cut short due to Europa League qualifiers. The Reds landed themselves in the Europa League qualification stages through the Carling Cup, however, they could avoid an early start to the…

During their golden era, winning a cup was not only a "goal" on the to-do list of Liverpool, it was a requirement.  During a four year span, the Carling Cup never left Anfield, and now it's back in Kenny Dalglish's hands, Kopites can only dream of where the Kop King will take them next. The…

“They [Cardiff] were very impressive. I've got lots of respect for the manager, the team and the supporters," Kuyt told Sky Sports. "All I can say is, they [Cardiff's fans] deserve more, but we wanted this trophy so desperately and hopefully many to follow for the club now. “It's unbelievable, this is why I came…

Liverpool have lifted the Carling Cup at Wembley after a 16 year absence from the spiritual home of football in a thrilling penalty shoot-out.  The Reds won 3-2 in the shoot-out, bringing home the Reds first trophy in six years. Liverpool's road to Wembley was never an easy one, with only ONE home match played…

Steven Gerrard: "It's always cruel when it goes to penalties. There has to be a loser. Cardiff were superb today." On Anthony Gerrard missing his penalty: "One of us was going to be sad, one was going to be celebrating. It happens. I've got mixed emotions at the moment but I feel for Anthony and…

Lifting the FA Cup is every English player's boyhood dream, and Steven Gerrard has done that.  However, the Liverpool skipper has not completed the dream and lifted the cup at Wembley.  While Liverpool remain on course for a possible FA Cup run to Wembley, one match looms on Sunday; the Carling Cup Final. For the…

With Liverpool having booked their first trip to Wembley Stadium since 1996 for the Carling Cup final, the Reds will have to pass an FA Cup test against Brighton to continue their quest for domestic glory.  While their league form has faltered, their cup runs have been immaculate.  Brushing aside the likes of Chelsea and…

On deadline day of the January transfer window, 2011, Liverpool Football Club signed one of the most exciting strikers in Europe.  Known for his goal return in the Eridivisie, Luis Suarez had made the switch to Merseyside to don the famous red shirt.  Liverpool's image was beginning to return after several months at the bottom…

The Reds booked their first trip to Wembley Stadium since 1996 last Wednesday but there was no time for celebration as the Reds hosted Manchester United just three days later in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Liverpool and Manchester United have had their classics over the years, and the match on Saturday would prove no…

There once was a time when Wembley Stadium was commonly known as "Anfield South".  Liverpool's "golden era" in the 70's and 80's saw the Reds as a regular fixture at the spiritual home of football.  The Reds last trip to Wembley was in 1996 and their last trip to a final in any competition was…

Following Liverpool's "embarrassing" 3-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers at the weekend, manager Kenny Dalglish looked to have lost his patience.  From day one of the campaign, the Scot has backed his player's each and every move, much to the confusion of media-men and some fans alike.  After a dismal performance which saw the Reds fail…