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LIVERPOOL FC: WHY A 'LUCKY' TIE COULD HELP US WIN THE TITLE

/noticias.info/ Holby City actor and Liverpool FC fanatic Mark Moraghan on how his 'lucky tie' inspired the Reds to Champions League glory and why we must not give up hope of catching Chelsea in the Premiership.

Liverpool are in another European Final on Friday but I don't think anything will ever emulate the last one and I'd like to think that I played some a part in that success.

The whole Istanbul experience was something I'll never forget as long as I live but I'm not sure it would have happened if it hadn't been for my lucky tie!

I have to admit that when I go to the match I normally wear a club tie. I bought a new one last season and since I got it we have never lost a game when I've worn it.

I took it with me to Istanbul and proudly wore it over my t-shirt. At three goals down I took the tie off and put it in my pocket. But when Gerrard scored the tie went on again and the rest is history, so I think I can safely say it was all down to my lucky tie!

Seriously though, the way we came back was unbelievable. I was there with my wife Sarah and at half-time she said 'keep the faith'. I said 'keep the faith; we've got no chance. You don't score three goals against AC Milan!' Then lo and behold we came back.

It really was something else. From start to finish it was an absolutely fantastic day. We set off very early in the morning from Speke and we were full of hopes and dreams. I remember arriving at the airport with Liverpool scarves and fezzes draped over the John Lennon statues. In the back of mymind I didn't really believe we could beat AC Milan but you go along anyway, give the lads all the support you can and live in hope that we are going to do it.

Getting to the Ataturk Stadium was an absolute nightmare. I just remember hundreds of fans walking across all that wasteland and taxis going the wrong side of the road with beer cans stuck on the roof! It was just nuts and there was some great banter flying around.

When we finally made it into the stadium the atmosphere was just amazing. It wasn't the best of grounds but the Liverpool fans were outstanding, especially at half-time when we started singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone!' I was slumped in my seat with my head in my hands but once everyone started singing I was soon up again singing at the top of my voice.

Then Steven Gerrard scored and I must admit I didn't celebrate because I thought it was only going to be a consolation goal. But the tie went back on and once Smicer added the second there was no stopping us.

The rest of the night is a blur to be honest and it's only after watching the game on DVD that it all came back to me. It's put us firmly back on the map and I think the club now has the confidence to go on from this.

Already you can notice the change in attitude of the players. Against Middlesbrough on the opening day of the season we just looked a better all-round team. We were more confident and created lots of chances and I think it will stand us in good stead for the rest of the season, especially away from home, which is where we need it.

After witnessing Liverpool win the Champions League in such dramatic fashion nothing would give me greater pleasure now than to see us reclaim our rightful crown as Kings of England.

As a boyhood Liverpudlian I was used to us winning the title almost every season. I've been a fan since I was about five back in 1967. I can't remember my first match but I've been told it was a Merseysidederby. I'm from Toxteth like Robbie Fowler and my dad used to take me in the Kop on his shoulders.

All of my family are Reds and if I wasn't an actor I would have loved to have played for Liverpool. Not that I was ever good enough! My claim to fame was playing at Anfield before Ronnie Moran's testimonial. I was marking Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, who are two of my all-time heroes, so it was an extra special occasion for me.


As for Rafael Benitez, what can I say? He is absolutely fantastic and has done a great job so far. I honestly think he will deliver us the title sooner rather than later. That is the one we want and Rafa is the man to lead us to our holy grail.

My favourite player now is Gerrard, who I believe is the complete footballer. He is just getting better and better and him agreeing to stay was the best signing of the summer for me. I also like the look of Momo Sissoko and the way he puts himself about. He looks like he is going to be a good player.

Whether it will be this season I don't know but we can't give up after just two games.

Everyone is saying the title will be going to Chelsea again and with three wins out of three they've already made a great start to the season but as the lads proved in Istanbul nothing is impossible in this game.

And if they need a helping hand, there's always my lucky tie. I'm ironing it now in readiness for the game against CSKA Moscow!

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