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He's showed a huge amount of respect for Liverpool in his comments before the game.
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The former AC Milan and Chelsea boss was a Roma player when the Italian side faced Liverpool in the 1984 European Cup final, although he missed the match through injury. Despite the Reds winning that match to claim their fourth European crown, Ancelotti revealed that the atmosphere created by the club's fans means he has had a soft spot for the Merseyside club ever since.
"I followed Liverpool from 1984 when I faced them with Roma in the European Cup final and we lost on penalties," he said. "It's always been a club that make me emotional.
"'You'll Never Walk Alone' is incredible. No one sings it the way Liverpool fans do."
Ancelotti was also in charge of AC Milan for the 2005 final in Istanbul, which his side led 3-0 at half-time but let that lead slip and eventually lost in a penalty shootout.
"I remember how they sang it at the end of the first half in Istanbul," he added."Incredible. One of the memories which had the biggest impact in my career.
"When we play I will go out early at Anfield because I want to hear fans sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' It gives me so much emotion. I go on the internet and I listen to it and I make friends watch it. It's really unique. Really.
"I was surprised they were singing at half-time. For an Italian it was a shock. But they are real fans. In Italy if you're losing 3-0... it's not that they jeer you -- they throw stones at you.
"I don't think it was fundamental for the Liverpool comeback but it helps."
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carlo and pep are the top 2 managers on the planet and it's a fair gap to the rest. lucho enrique can get there in time.
forgot simeone and klopp, they're probably 3 and 4. need to keep it up for a few more years however.
forgot simeone and klopp, they're probably 3 and 4. need to keep it up for a few more years however.
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I'd have Mourinho up in the top few as well.
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of course. totally forgot him.
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And David Moyes.
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settle down erick thoir
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That's a well thought out list
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That's a well thought out list
no im not putting nigel pearson on my list
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Where's that thread ban button hiding
you'll probably just hit the tweet button like everyone else has
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Your post has been tweeted.
I assure you, I'm as annoyed about it as anyone
In what possible situation would I want to tweet someone's post from here lol.
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Haha sorry was quoting you agreeing with you, not criticising you for it.
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Eh Pep. Would like to see him manage Stoke or at Stoke on a cold, rainy Wednesday Night.
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I don't rate him highly tbh. He's managed Barcelona and Bayern, both at the peak of their powers with superstar players everywhere. Would like to see him manage at a smaller club and see how he goes.
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Where does this quote originate from? Have seen so many references to playing 'At Stoke on a cold Tuesday night' but can't for the life of me remember where it originates.
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Yeah it's hilarious lol, just can't remember where it came from.
EDIT: Yeah looks like it was Andy Gray talking about Barca.
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