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Are Liverpool Supporters Starting To Become a Hinderance More Than a Help?

 
Before this season started, some Liverpool supporters where simply asking for the club to be in the Premier League title hunt by Christmas. It is now December and near to half way through the season—Liverpool are one point clear in first place. However, judging by the boos that rang out around Anfield after Liverpool’s fourth draw in 15 games, you could be excused for imagining that the club was currently mid-table with several losses already registered.   "Ay, here we are with problems at the top of the league" —Bill Shankly. Visiting some of the discussion boards after the West Ham game, you will come across topics that are claiming ''Rafa Benitez is simply not good enough and has to go'' or ''the team are never going to win the title playing like they currently are'' Despite not playing at full capacity, the team currently sits one point clear of Chelsea, six points clear of Manchester United and eight points clear ... (link)

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