Liverpool football club

Liverpool football club are one of Europes best supported clubs whose current squad is managed by Rafael Benitez and includes players such as Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt. Steven Gerrard is considered to be one of England's best midfielders and along with Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt helps to make Liverpool Footbal Club one of the top clubs in the English Premier League. Formed in 1892 Liverpool Football Club (LFC) have enjoyed much success winning the main English league title 18 times, the F.A.Cup and League Cup 7 times each and the European Cup or Champions League no less than 5 times in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005. Their most recent successes are winning the League Cup in 2003, the FA Cup in 2006 and most memorably the 2005 Champions League.

Liverpool Football Club play their home matches at Anfield stadium. Anfield was opened in 1884 and served as the home of Everton football club up until 1892 when Everton left and Liverpool football club was formed. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 45,500 with four main stands, one of which is known as 'the kop' and traditionally houses the most fanatical Liverpool Football Club supporters, click for details of Liverpool Football Club fan sites.

along with Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt the current Liverpool Football Club squad also includes Jamie Carragher, Javier Mascherano, Xabi Alonso and Ryan Babel. Liverpool football club has a rich history and has been home to many fine players over the years, below are just some of those who have worn the famous red Liverpool Football Club shirt:

Alan Hansen - 1977 to 1991, 623 appearances, 13 goals

Emlyn Hughes - 1967 to 1979, 665 appearances, 48 goals