LIVERPOOL - the most successful club in the history of English football.
LIVERPOOL FC
As one of the world’s leading soccer clubs, Liverpool started the Millennium in outstanding form by winning a historic cup treble in 2001 (UEFA Cup, FA Cup and Charity Shield Cup).
History:
Founded in 1892, Liverpool plays in the Premier League and is the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. Not only a legend in their own country with 18 Championships, seven FA Cups and seven League cups, the club has made its mark in Europe as well with three UEFA Cups and an astonishing five European Cup wins. This is a feat which is recognized the world over. Formed in 1878, the club was called Everton for the first years of its history. The club changed its name to Liverpool when Anfield’s owner found himself in the situation where he had a ground, but no team. This arose because Everton decided to move to another ground nearby. At the time, it was unheard of for a city to have two soccer teams, and people wondered where the newly set-up team would find its players. All eleven of them were found in Scotland, and the club was promoted to the second division after only one season. In the 1900/01 season, Liverpool won the League Championship for the first time, one of many to follow.
One of the club’s greatest was Bill Shankly. Not only one of the best managers after the Second World War, he was also a master of golden sayings. As he once so poignantly put it: “Some people believe that football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that”
Sightseeing:
Located on the northwest coast of England along the northern bank of the River Mersey, Liverpool is one of the UK's major cities. The famous Albert Dock was built in 1846 and was the hub of the city's prosperous port activities. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dock has been extensively redeveloped and is now one of the city's most cosmopolitan areas that's home to numerous bars, restaurants and museums including the Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story and the Maritime Museum. Other principal attractions include the unique Metropolitan RC Cathedral and the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with its spectacular panoramic views across the city. Liverpool has the largest collection of national museums and galleries outside of London.
The city is intimately linked to The Beatles, and visitors can revel in anything that has to do with this legendary group. A new multi-media experience, The Beatles Story, takes you through famous venues such as The Cavern and Abbey Road studios.
Anfield – You can be one of the many thousands of excited visitors who join the Liverpool FC Museum and Stadium Tour each year. It's a 'must-see experience for any tourist in the region. The stadium tour follows the journey taken by the home and away players before, during and after every game taking you behind the scenes at Anfield. Visiting the home team changing room is always a thrill – stopping for pictures next to your favorite player’s jersey. You will also find it is easy to get wrapped up in the pre-match rituals as described by Anfield’s entertaining tour guides!
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