<ul><li><h2><strong>Years: </strong>1986-1992</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Appearances: </strong>158</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Goals: </strong>3</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Honours: </strong>League title (1987-88, 1989-90), FA Cup (1989)</h2></li></ul>

Barry Venison promoted himself to Liverpool's management by writing a letter to them, and every other First Division club, asking if they were interested in his services.

<p>He had first attracted attention when he led Sunderland out in the 1985 Milk Cup final, the youngest ever captain in a Wembley final.</p><p>Signed from the Black Cats, Venison began the 1986-87 season as first-choice right-back at Anfield, with Jim Beglin playing on the left. Venison then switched to the left when Beglin broke his leg halfway through the season.</p><p>Injuries hampered his progress the following season, allowing other players to settle into the full-back slots.</p><p>Venison got an extended run again in the 1989-90 championship campaign but injuries continued to bother him and in 1992 he joined Newcastle United.</p>

Barry Venison

Barry Venison promoted himself to Liverpool's management by writing a letter to them, and every other First Division club, asking if they were interested.

Past playersBarry Venison

Years: 1986-1992

Appearances: 158

Goals: 3

Honours: League title (1987-88, 1989-90), FA Cup (1989)

Barry Venison promoted himself to Liverpool's management by writing a letter to them, and every other First Division club, asking if they were interested in his services.