Liverpool supporters often regard themselves as the best in the country and indeed Europe. However since the heady days of Shankly, Paisley and Dalglish, the Reds’ support has fallen somewhat by the wayside.
After failing to take maximum points at home to Hull City, the Reds were hoping that West Ham could hold, or even beat, Chelsea yesterday.
Despite my prediction of a home win, the visitors took an early lead and were pulled back by a Nicolas Anelka goal. As with Manchester United on Saturday, Chelsea failed to capitalise on Liverpool’s short falling.
However after the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool supporters swarmed on internet message boards revelling the one-all draw. That's revelling, not showing relief that for the second time this season Liverpool have been given a reprieve after slipping up at home.
The following comment summed up the thoughts of the people enjoying the result at Stamford Bridge:
"absolutely chuffed with this, can't believe Chelsea didn't win, got out of work and checked the radio and when it said i was absolutely buzzing."
Liverpool fans ridicule their Evertonian counterparts for their celebrating their rare Merseyside derby victories against the Reds yet seasoned Liverpool supporters reduced to tactics below even the Blues’ standards.
Some would suggest that those celebrating Chelsea's draw should start to watch their football at Goodison Park, I wouldn’t. A nice cold seat in the stands at a lower league club would be more apt.
Celebrating one of their title rivals dropping points after they themselves squandered the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership with poor finishing shows why certain factors of Liverpool supporters have well and truly lost their way.
