Debut 4 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 This one is for the older heads. There`s been many legendary games on tele over the years but one that has always stayed with me was the 4-4 draw between the Scouser sides in the FA Cup back in the late 80`s. What a game it was. Tonights CL game with Chelski and Liverpool reminded me of it in the way there was no let up of attacking football, there wasn`t one moment in the game that it took a breather. Don`t know if anyone agrees with the comparison but tonights game deserves to be placed up there with being one of the most memorable games. Doesn`t happen often these days with more emphasis on tactics etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's up there, certainly. I favour the game you're thinking of from 1991, though (one of Dalglish's last as manager: he quit after Everton won the replay 1-0) - because that was a one-off tie... um, albeit one which finished level. Tonight's match, astonishing though it was, wasn't even to begin with: Chelsea started two goals ahead, and finished two goals ahead. Certainly the most exhilarating top level game of recent years though - probably since Istanbul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 It's up there, certainly. I favour the game you're thinking of from 1991, though (one of Dalglish's last as manager: he quit after Everton won the replay 1-0) - because that was a one-off tie... um, albeit one which finished level. Tonight's match, astonishing though it was, wasn't even to begin with: Chelsea started two goals ahead, and finished two goals ahead. Certainly the most exhilarating top level game of recent years though - probably since Istanbul. Thanks for puting me right SL. When i thought about it after it couldn`t have been 1989 as both Liverpool and Everton got to the semis and i didn`t think it was earlier than 88. It was just one of those games that put you through it all even as a neutral and Istanbul done that too. Both Everton and Liverpool were cracking sides then aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks for puting me right SL. When i thought about it after it couldn`t have been 1989 as both Liverpool and Everton got to the semis and i didn`t think it was earlier than 88. It was just one of those games that put you through it all even as a neutral and Istanbul done that too. Both Everton and Liverpool were cracking sides then aswell. I have the most wonderfully random memory of sitting watching the highlights of that game on Sportsnight while eating a Marks and Spencers Deep Filled Cottage Pie, and listening to Barry Davies going completely mental. "Cottee... UNBELIEVABLE!" It was, as they say across the pond, a game for the ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 This one is for the older heads. There`s been many legendary games on tele over the years but one that has always stayed with me was the 4-4 draw between the Scouser sides in the FA Cup back in the late 80`s. What a game it was. Tonights CL game with Chelski and Liverpool reminded me of it in the way there was no let up of attacking football, there wasn`t one moment in the game that it took a breather. Don`t know if anyone agrees with the comparison but tonights game deserves to be placed up there with being one of the most memorable games. Doesn`t happen often these days with more emphasis on tactics etc.. 1991 - Dalglish's last game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 saw something that today that had the top five 4-4 games. Was surprised to not see Hearts 4-4 Hibs from a few seasons ago there. One of the most exciting and best matches I have been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 saw something that today that had the top five 4-4 games. Was surprised to not see Hearts 4-4 Hibs from a few seasons ago there. One of the most exciting and best matches I have been to. I've been to two 4-4 games. In one, Norwich managed to blow a 4-2 lead away to Charlton in the final five minutes against ten men! And in the other... well, we all know the rest! I sure as heck know which one I prefer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 1991 - Dalglish's last game? Almost, Jamie. After the 4-4, Liverpool lost 3-1 at Kenilworth Road in the league (those were the days, eh? They always had problems at Luton for some reason), then the replay 1-0 at Anfield. Then Dalglish quit, to everyone's amazement. I've always thought what he went through in the aftermath of Hillsborough probably had a lot to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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