The Blues aka the Toffees will entertain Liverpool at Goodison Park this Saturday 7.45 pm....wow, nice timing...right after iftar.The 1st Merseyside derby of the season...and yes, Mersey derby is much anticipated game everywhere, not least in our Bolehland.
Why? It usually brings out the best from both teams making it a spectacle. Bragging rights, you know.
Last season was no different, Everton had 2 players evicted while SG was subbed by Rafa.
Liverpool won 2-1 at the end, both goals via penalties.....surprise...suprise...both were converted by Dirk Kuyt. Maybe he got cursed by the small club's fan so much so he forgot to wear his shooting boots since then, in BPL at least. The return leg was also keenly contested, decided only by Torres' goal.
These 2 clubs share many similarities. They share the same town in Liverpool, both also very successful in the 80's when Andy Gray, Graeme Sharp, Pat Ratcliffe, Neville Southall starred for the Blues while Liverpool paraded their best ever side containing Rush, Dalglish, Aldridge, Beardsley, Barnes, Macca, Wark, Hansen, Whelan and many unforgettable others.
The other peculiar similarity? Yes...both clubs are high on booze, both are sponsored by beer making companies, Carlsberg and Chang. Talking about sinful clubs.
Replica jerseys? Classic design but nah...I'll pass it, rather keep my Crown Paints sponsored jersey in mint condition.
Everton got dumped out from Carling this morning by Rovers making them a wounded lion.They could be dangerous, playing for pride. Expect another fiery affair. Expect flurry of cards too.
Guys, what say you? First red card goes to........?
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