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.
My own I was there moment - remembering the 2001 League Cup final
Joel Richards To mark this week s 20th anniversary of Liverpool s League Cup final triumph against Birmingham City – the first trophy of what would become an historic 2000-01 treble under Gerard Houllier – Reds fan Joel Richards relives the elation and relief experienced in Cardiff.
Do you remember the first time?
Having longed for it to happen for what felt like an eternity, the desperation to experience what many others had long before grew each year, exacerbated by the second-hand tales of what it was like. Although intrigued, a sense of torture grabbed you with every story you heard; with every near-miss or opportunity blown, that first time seemed to drift further away from your grasp. Patience was never a virtue as far as you were concerned.
Reserves Lose Thursday, 24th Jan 2002 09:42
Town s reserves lost 2-0 against Fulham last night. TWTD has been sent two reports, one from Dan Botten and one from Julian Marjoram. Cheers. Here s Dan s, then Julian s.
Ipswich Town Reserves went down 2-0 to Fulham in monsoon-like conditions at Woking FC.
Substitute Darren Bent spurned two excellent chances in the second half, as Ipswich looked to level up Tom Hutchinson s early strike for the
hosts.
Fulham s Stewart Noble scored the decisive second goal late on to kill off Ipswich s plucky challenge.
Both sides featured players looking to force their way into the Premiership encounter a week today at Portman Road. No-one really stood out for Ipswich although Janie Clapham had a good game at left back and Wayne Brown would have impressed any watching scouts. Fabian Wilnis,