Liverpool had a disappointing 2009/2010 season. They finished at seventh place and barely make it to the Europa League, the second tier of the European competition. They completed the season on 63 points, 23 points behind Chelsea, winner of English Premier League. It was a disaster for them after an amazing 2008/2009 season, which they finished second behind Manchester United. They were challenging closely with Manchester United for the title that season. Liverpool was not able to carry on the momentum to last season and failed miserably. Rafael Benitez, Liverpool coach, leave the club to join Inter Milan.
The club appointed Roy Hogdson to take over his position. Hogdson main task this season is to rebuild the club confidence and ensure that their star players, especially Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, do not leave the club. Currently, he managed to secure the confidence of their players to remain at the club. In addition, the club successfully secures the service of Joe Cole. Joe Cole’s creativity should enhance Liverpool attacking ability for the new season. Furthermore, they also signed Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen for a transfer fee of around 6 million euros.
Liverpool standing in EPL for the last decade.
2009/2010 – Seventh
2008/2009 – Second
2007/2008 – Fourth
2006/2007 – Third
2005/2006 – Third
2004/2005 – Fifth
2003/2004 – Fourth
2002/2003 – Fifth
2001/2002 – Second
2000/2001 – Third
It has been a disappointing decade for Liverpool, considered as the most successful club in England. Their best position in the league is second place on two occasions. Roy Hogdson task is to bring back the glory days of Liverpool Football Club.