Saturday, December 27, 2008

Are u watching Liverpool?


Nothing i say NOTHING can evoke a greater emotion in football for a Man U fan than to put one up over its Lancashire rivals, Liverpool.So when Rooney "placed' the ball with the most sublime skill into the South American team's net, the smirk i had was spontaneous,"Are you watching Liverpool?" This catchphrase was even coined into a book by Jim White when the Red devils won its first premier league in the early 90s after a long hiatus of more than 20 years . For a United fan that has followed the team since early 70s that win reminiscent of a more wondrous winning goal by Norman Whiteside in its 10 men win against Everton in the FA cup i think in 1984.Hey the plot is similar the world championship win was by the new hero Rooney with a 10 men team as well.
Men(or rather boys,we still are) of my age grew up knowing English football when Liverpool was the all dominant and marauding force, winning everything in their sights with great players like Keegan, Dalglish,Sounness, Rush until the players start to behave as pin up boys (Jammie Redknapp,thank you very much!!!) .For a United fan in that era it has been a real low period,the only spark when they signed the best player in that generation,Robbo(Bryan Robson). So when United do win a trophy,normally limited to FA and league cup wins only and that was only on rare occasions then as long suffering rivals(to Liverpool) the fans cant help coming with various catchphrases and the best and the one that i loved most is of course "are you watching Liverpool?" and now i will normally sms to a very good friend who always tormented me since those early 70s days when we were studying in England together, and until even now whenever United won a big one or put over one over his team Liverpool. Ha ha , admittedly in recent times with the Fergie's re surging team always dominant, it was always my turn and PLEASURE to sms him with non other than a simple text," ARE U WATCHING LIVERPOOL?"

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