Kids History
1977

Over 20,000 Scousers made their way to Rome to watch Liverpool lift their first ever European Cup.

Just like the UEFA Cup final of 1973, Borussia Monchengladbach were the opponents once again, but this time the result was never in doubt.

Monchengladbach cancelled out Terry McDermott's opening strike, however second-half goals from Tommy Smith and Phil Neal meant the European Cup was heading for Anfield as Bob Paisley's Reds ran out 3-1 winners.

Over 20,000 Scousers made their way to Rome to watch Liverpool lift their first ever European Cup.
1978
Liverpool retained the European Cup by beating Club Brugge at Wembley.

Liverpool retained the European Cup by beating Club Brugge at Wembley.

Kenny Dalglish scored the only goal of the game with a brilliant chip to cap an excellent debut season at Anfield.

The Scottish international had been signed by Bob Paisley as a replacement for Kevin Keegan. He went on to make over 500 appearances for Liverpool and later became the manager of the team. He is regarded by many to be the finest player to have ever pulled on the Red jersey.

1981

Paris was the setting for Liverpool's third European Cup final victory.

Despite finishing 5th in the league, Alan Kennedy's late goal gave the Reds a 1-0 victory over the mighty Real Madrid.

Liverpool also won the League Cup in 1981, beating West Ham United.

Paris was the setting for Liverpool's third European Cup final victory.
1983
After 44 years as a player, coach and manager of Liverpool, Bob Paisley retired.

After 44 years as a player, coach and manager of Liverpool, Bob Paisley retired.

Paisley won an astonishing three European Cups, six league titles, three League Cups, one UEFA Cup, one European Super Cup and five Charity Shields during his time as Reds boss making him the most successful manager in the history of the club.

He became part of the Liverpool board after his retirement but sadly passed away in 1996.

1984
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Joe Fagan led Liverpool to an historic treble in his first season in charge.

After lifting the League Championship and League Cup, the Reds won one of the most exciting European Cup finals of all time by beating AS Roma in their home stadium on penalties.

Alan Kennedy was the hero once again after netting the winning penalty, but the antics of Bruce Grobbelaar will always be remembered as the Liverpool goalie wobbled his legs in an attempt to put off the Roma penalty takers!

Joe Fagan led Liverpool to an historic treble in his first season in charge.