On the LFC Youth Cup Side
Tomorrow the club's under-18 side play the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final against Manchester City, determined to emulate the victorious team of 1996.
Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher were among those who inspired the last success, but there will be a notable difference if the class of 2006 repeat their feat.
Gone is the traditional scouse monopoly of the youth team, replaced instead by a combination of local, foreign and broader English talent.
The recruits of Paco Herrera have combined with Steve Heighway's Academy boys to create a, thus far, successful merger of Melwood and Kirkby starlets.
One of those who epitomises the philosophy of the sadly departing Herrera is 17-year-old Jack Hobbs.
Restricted from signing the most promising English youngsters under-16 due to Academy rules, Herrera and his assistant Frank McParland have been working overtime to ensure by the time such players hit 17, a professional Anfield contract is on the table.
Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher were among those who inspired the last success, but there will be a notable difference if the class of 2006 repeat their feat.
Gone is the traditional scouse monopoly of the youth team, replaced instead by a combination of local, foreign and broader English talent.
The recruits of Paco Herrera have combined with Steve Heighway's Academy boys to create a, thus far, successful merger of Melwood and Kirkby starlets.
One of those who epitomises the philosophy of the sadly departing Herrera is 17-year-old Jack Hobbs.
Restricted from signing the most promising English youngsters under-16 due to Academy rules, Herrera and his assistant Frank McParland have been working overtime to ensure by the time such players hit 17, a professional Anfield contract is on the table.
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