1971–72 Liverpool F.C. season
season of football team
The 1971–72 season was Liverpool Football Club's 80th season in existence and their tenth consecutive season in the First Division. Liverpool fought for the league title for the first time in three years, finishing third, just one point behind champions Derby. Liverpool's second attempt at the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup ended in disappointment following an autumn defeat to Bayern Munich. The season saw the breakthrough of youngster Kevin Keegan. The attacking midfielder played an integral part in the team, assisting several goals and scoring nine himself, after moving to the striker position.
Another player who had come through the youth system and made his debut as a substitute for John Toshack against Manchester United on Easter Monday was Phil Thompson who would become an integral part of the team for the rest of the decade.
Squad
Goalkeepers
Ray Clemence
Tommy Lawrence
Defenders
Roy Evans
Chris Lawler
Alec Lindsay
Larry Lloyd
John McLaughlin
Ian Ross
Tommy Smith
Midfielders
Steve Arnold
Ian Callaghan
Brian Hall
Steve Heighway
Emlyn Hughes
Ian St.
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