MANCHESTER UNITED fans have joined the chorus of condemnation at the shocking attack on the ambulance transporting Alan Smith from Anfield on Saturday - but urged supporters of both sides to keep the incident in perspective.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry will sit nervously by the phone today, waiting for the call which will signal Steven Gerrard’s departure from Anfield.

Justin Palmer

Liverpool’s Champions League triumph last season has been “tainted” by captain Steven Gerrard’s decision to leave Anfield, according to supporters.

LIVERPOOL yesterday won the right to defend their Champions League trophy next season but UEFA’s decision to make Rafael Benitez’s side play six qualifying matches led to accusations that they are treating the Reds with “contempt.”

Liverpool today won the right to defend their Champions League trophy next season but UEFA’s decision to make Rafael Benitez’ side play six qualifying matches led to accusations that they are treating the Reds with “contempt“.

Liverpool have been “treated with contempt” by UEFA after being forced to play in the first qualifying round of the Champions League.

Liverpool FC supporters said they were “sickened” today after Millwall fans taunted them with chants about the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster.

LIVERPOOL supporters are calling on the board to make a statement of intent about the future of manager Gerard Houllier.

LIVERPOOL yesterday revealed that manager Gerard Houllier has been “through the mill” since receiving a death threat last month.