Treble memories: The day in Cardiff that inspired Liverpool's trophy haul
Chris Shaw
Liverpool’s 2000-01 season overflowed with pivotal games, sliding-doors moments, and personal and collective breakthroughs.
But those who were there, those who made three trophies and Champions League qualification a reality during that campaign, agree on a fundamental turning point for the team built by Gerard Houllier.
February 25, 2001. The League Cup final against Birmingham City in Cardiff.
This group of players’ first taste of silverware together. And that feeling it prompted, that moreish desire, described by assistant manager Phil Thompson above.
Here, in the first instalment of a special Liverpoolfc.com series celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2000-01 treble, we focus on the transformative effect of that afternoon at the Millennium Stadium.