A case of so near and yet so far for Liverpool. 12 Months ago they were within touching distance of claiming a Premier League title. A year later the club look as far as ever from doing just that, not to mind securing a place in the Champions League.
It looks like Liverpool will have to settle for competing for a Europa League spot after last night's 1-0 Premier League loss at Hull. It leaves them seven points away from the Champions League places with four games remaining.
Michael Dawson's first-half goal for Hull means that Steve Bruce's side have taken another significant step towards survival - moving above Aston Villa to 15th in the table and four points clear of the drop zone. Brendan Rodgers admits, Liverpool never really looked like they'd score. Whos fault is that Brendan?
Today FM Breakfast Show listeners were queueing up to have a laugh at the Merseysiders expense and nominate their headlines for this mornings sports news.
@paulcollinstipp Liverpool tamed by the Tigers?
— Paul McQuillan (@PaulMcQuillan76) April 28, 2015
@paulcollinstipp What the Hull!
— Tom Hackett (@tweatycity) April 28, 2015
No doubt it was a Hullova result.
I enjoyed this tweet afterwards myself!
3 years. £215m spent. The only cup Brendan Rodgers has lifted as a Liverpool manager... pic.twitter.com/3BXXBBTa7W
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) April 28, 2015
The reds manager is keen on signing some big name players this summer to improve their chances of reaching the Champions League. In his post match interview his frustration was clear.
*Warning* This video may contain a seriously down and out Brendan Rodgers
