1990–91 Liverpool F.C. season
| 1990–91 season | |||
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| Manager |
Kenny Dalglish (to 22 February) Ronnie Moran Graeme Souness |
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| First Division | 2nd | ||
| FA Cup | 5th Round | ||
| League Cup | 3rd Round | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Ian Rush (16) John Barnes (16) All: Ian Rush (26) |
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Liverpool F.C. did not manage to defend its league title, and more than 25 years on has still yet to added to its 18th top division title won in 1990.
Manager Kenny Dalglish resigned on 22 February 1991 following a dramatic 4–4 draw with local rivals Everton, citing personal reasons for his decision. With caretaker Ronnie Moran in charge, Liverpool failed to regain the lead of the First Division from Arsenal, who finished as champions having lost just one game all season. Still, they at least managed to secure a top-two finish for a record 10th season in succession. Graeme Souness was appointed manager on 16 April for the five last matches of the season, resulting in three wins and two defeats.
Captain Alan Hansen, out of action for a nearly a year, announced his retirement as a player not long after Dalglish's resignation.
The season had started very well for the Reds, who as defending league champions won their first eight league games, including a 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield, and enjoyed a 15-match unbeaten start in the league.
It was also the final season at Anfield for striker Peter Beardsley, who enjoyed a fine start to his fourth season at the club but was then dropped in favour of new signing David Speedie halfway through the season. Both players left the club in the close season; Speedie to Blackburn Rovers and Beardsley to local rivals Everton. Also on their way out of Anfield that summer were defenders Gary Gillespie and Steve Staunton to Celtic and Aston Villa respectively. The close season saw Liverpool pay a national record £2.9million for Derby County striker Dean Saunders, who had been one of the First Division's top scorers in 1990-91 despite his team being relegated in bottom place. A further £2.5million went to the East Midlanders for England defender Mark Wright. An outlay of £1.25million also went on midfielder Mark Walters, who followed Souness to Anfield from Rangers.
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