When a Liverpool legend lined out for Shelbourne amid the 90s heyday of PL-LOI crossovers
Mick Neville on how Ian Rush ended up playing for the Irish side against Brondby. By Paul Fennessy Sunday 21 Feb 2021, 7:30 AM Feb 21st 2021, 7:30 AM 8,990 Views 1 Comment
Ian Rush scored 346 goals in 660 appearances for Liverpool.
Image: EMPICS Sport
Image: EMPICS Sport
IT’S 25 YEARS this week since Ian Rush lined out for Shelbourne against Brondby in a memorable friendly.
The former Wales international was coming towards the end of an illustrious Liverpool career, which saw him score an incredible 346 goals in 660 appearances to this day, he remains the club’s all-time leading scorer.
Premier League XI: Valentine’s Day darlings
Date published: Sunday 14th February 2021 9:37 - Editor F365
There are four
Arsenal and Leeds, as well as West Brom coming up against Manchester United. Big Sam will surely be celebrating with a pint of champagne in the evening if the Baggies can pull off an upset. Here’s an XI made up from players who pulled out all the stops on Valentine’s Day.
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
A cold Craven Cottage on a Monday night might not have been the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s, but the home fans were at least close to witnessing their side upset reigning Premier League champions Chelsea in 2011. The Blues couldn’t break down Fulham and the game looked to be heading for a draw until Clint Dempsey won a penalty for the hosts in the dying minutes. The American stepped up to take the spot-kick but Petr Cech guessed the right way and earned Carlo Ancelotti’s men a point. If you fancy a goalkeeper challenge, tr
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