LFC: We're praying for Fabrice. Liverpool Football Club has tonight issued a message of support to Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers midfielder, who collapsed during the FA Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham on Saturday evening. The England U21 international, who played in both ties against Liverpool for Bolton this season, left the field on a stretcher after six medics spent 10 minutes trying to resuscitate him. He had earlier collapsed to the ground with no one else around him. The match was abandoned after the 23-year-old was rushed to hospital in London and at 9.30pm tonight the following statement was released: "Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been admitted to The Heart Attack Centre at The London Chest Hospital where he is in a critically ill condition in intensive care.
No further information will be issued at this stage. The club and hospital request that the media and public respect the family's privacy at this time. " "We're all praying for him tonight. " Liverpool Football Club is formed. 3rd June 1892 When the Football League was founded in 1888, Anfield was one of the League's original grounds. On September 8th of that year - the very first Saturday of League football - Anfield welcomed as visitors Accrington to play not against the 'Reds', but the 'Blues' of Everton Football Club. The blue and white quartered shirts of Everton FC made quite a name for themselves at Anfield winning the League Championship in 1891, but this is to run ahead slightly. Both teams owe their existence to a Reverend Chambers of the then newly constructed and now, totally demolished, church - St Domingo, and to John Houlding - Tory MP and Mayor of Liverpool who ultimately caused Everton FC to leave Anfield and who created Liverpool Football Club.
St Domingo's football team was a strictly amateur affair created amid the belief that young lads could better be kept on the path of religious well-being through a healthy passion for competitive team games. Manager Stats - LFChistory.net. Craig: It's perfect final for me. Craig Bellamy admits he cannot wait to face his hometown club in the Carling Cup final. The 32-year-old was born in Cardiff and enjoyed a loan spell there last season, so was delighted when they saw off Crystal Palace in the semi-final on Tuesday night.
And after scoring the decisive goal which sent Liverpool to Wembley, he said: "The omens were looking good going into tonight after I saw Cardiff go through. "I was delighted for them and this couldn't be a better final for me. Cardiff means so much to me. "And to score the winning goal against my old side to set up this final makes it a perfect night. "I have never played at Wembley either, so it will mean so much for me to go there and try to win a trophy. "I went to watch a couple of Liverpool's finals at the Millennium Stadium and played there myself in the Community Shield. "But now we're playing a Welsh side at Wembley. Gerrard: Bellamy the new Gary Mac. Steven Gerrard believes Craig Bellamy can have the same impact for Liverpool as Gary McAllister during the treble season.
The 32-year-old Welshman scored the decisive goal to break Manchester City hearts and set up a Carling Cup final meeting with Cardiff City. It was Bellamy's eighth strike since being released by City last summer despite not being in the starting 11 week in, week out. For Gerrard, the striker's performances are reminiscent of McAllister, who also arrived at Anfield in the twilight of his career and went on to help the club win five trophies in a year.
"Craig has been superb since he's come in, he's a fantastic professional who works really hard and he got his rewards here," Gerrard told Liverpoolfc.tv. "He was a menace all night - that's what type of player he is. Gerrard and co dispatched the league leaders with the help of a raucous Anfield crowd, who responded to the weekend's defeat to Bolton by recreating the atmosphere of a Champions League encounter. 'We're all off to Wem-ber-lee' Liverpool's owners looked on from the directors' box as the Reds booked their place in the Carling Cup final, much to the delight of a packed Anfield. Here's some great shots from a great night. Post-match celebrations Kenny's post-City press conf. Kenny hails 'magnificent' Reds. Kenny Dalglish praised the 'magnificent' performance of his players after Liverpool secured a place in the Carling Cup final with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Goals from Steven Gerrard (penalty) and Craig Bellamy cancelled out efforts from Nigel de Jong and Edin Dzeko to give the Reds a 3-2 victory on aggregate and set up a Wembley meeting with Cardiff City next month. Dalglish was eager to pay tribute to the spirited performance of his players having been critical of their showing in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Bolton Wanderers. The boss told his post-match press conference: "The players were magnificent. Everything we thought was lacking on Saturday was there in abundance tonight, so they deserve great credit for the performance and result. "It's great for the people who have stood by us because it's not been too easy a time for Liverpool Football Club over the last couple of years or so, and it is fantastic for the new owners. Post-match celebrations. Babywear - LFC Official Online Store. Managers - LFChistory.net.