Liverpool - The New Champion's League Champions

**Big_John** · 05-25-2005, 23:34

so what's the deal about liverpool not being able to defend this championship next time? the sportscaster was talking about 'what a travesty it would be' or some such thing.

**TonkaToys** · 05-26-2005, 08:49

It is because... CHAMPIONS! excuse me... there are only 4 places available to each country's league and being behind Chelsea (Not European Champions), Arsenal (Not European Champions), Man U (Not European Champions) and Everton (Not European Champions) means that we don't get a slot.
Not unless UEFA change the ruling (which they said they may do next year) or the FA give Liverpool the spot instead of another club (I'd suggest Everton).

**Drisos** · 05-26-2005, 08:54

I had such a great time watching this game!!

I first thought: AC milan won't give away their 3-0 anymore. Almost no one makes much goals against AC. THen they came back, they did it! During the match, I kind of became a fan of Gerrard and Liverpool. I love their way of playing!

Dudek the best!! 2 of 5 penalties went in, haha!

**TonkaToys** · 05-26-2005, 08:59

Originally Posted by drisos

I kind of became a fan of Gerrard and Liverpool. I love their way of playing!

Welcome to a very happy family.

What a game, what a game. 3-0 down and a shambles in the first half... it was embarrassing.

Boy, what did Rafa say to them in the dressing room at half-time! I couldn't believe it when the goals started streaming in... and then Liverpool eased off (or perhaps AC Milan woke up) and we had to go to penalties.

What a save by Dudek in the closing moments of extra time! Fantastic. And what a performance on the goal line... wobbly Grobbly all over again.