Unemployed people from the Wirral brushed up on their football coaching skills thanks to a ground-breaking project involving Liverpool FC.
The club teamed up with North Birkenhead Development Trust, BroBro Consulting, Diamond Soccer and Wirral Metropolitan College for the Social Academy program.

The 1982-83 season would be Bob Paisley's last as manager of Liverpool Football Club. In his eight previous years in charge, Liverpool had won at least one trophy in seven of them, including five league titles and their first three European Cups. His final season would see Liverpool capture their sixth league title under his watch, their fifth Charity Shield, and their third League Cup.

The 1982-83 season would be Bob Paisley's last as manager of Liverpool Football Club. In his eight previous years in charge, Liverpool had won at least one trophy in seven of them, including five league titles and their first three European Cups. His final season would see Liverpool capture their sixth league title under his watch, their fifth Charity Shield, and their third League Cup.

After failing to capture the League Cup against Nottingham Forest when they made it to the finals for the first time in 1978, Liverpool would get their second chance three years later against a West Ham United side who at the time were plying their trade in Division Two. Despite the Hammers representing lower league opposition, they were hardly pushovers in a season that saw them finish first to return to the top flight and make it to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup as winners of the previous season's FA Cup.

Suarezgate is over! Racism has been solved in Engand! Rejoice, peasants! Though all snark aside, it's genuinely refreshing to be able to pass along a collection of the day's news and notes without having any of the items relate to the story that's seemed the sole focus of Liverpool discussion for nigh on four months now.

A lot of things have changed at Liverpool over the last year and a half, and despite the club currently being embroiled in controversy over the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra situation, Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy is confident that things will continue to move in the right direction.Speaking at the ex-players Christmas party this week, Kennedy highlighted the things that have changed for the better

Kop legend John Barnes has spoken of his pride after taking over the presidency of Liverpool's Disabled Supporters Association.
At a gala Christmas dinner at Anfield last week, attended by first team defender Sebastian Coates and outgoing president Alan Kennedy, Barnes addressed over 200 members of the LDSA and revealed the huge sense of honour he feels at being asked to assume such a prestigious position.

A chance to play at Anfield

IT'S that time of year again: the Christmas tree is up or at least threatening to be, the snow is falling or at least threatening to, and the streets are packed with frantic shoppers threatening to do things to the next person to get in their way as they search frantically for the ideal pressie for their loved ones, never quite sure if the loved one in question already has that particular one anyway.

Join Barney on the Santa Dash

Join Anfield legend Alan Kennedy on the Santa Dash in Liverpool on Sunday and help keep the World Challenge Trophy in the city.

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Join legends on the Santa Dash

Anfield icons Phil Thompson, Roy Evans and Alan Kennedy got into the festive spirit by helping launch this year's Santa Dash which takes place in Liverpool city centre on Sunday, December 4.

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Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy sported a blindfold to help promote the Kick It Out Weeks of Action campaign at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon.
The former Reds defender attended a special event, hosted by the club's Equality 4 All project, to support those affected by disabilities within the local community.

Legend backs Kick It Out campaign

Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy sported a blindfold to help promote the Kick It Out Weeks of Action campaign at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon.

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Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy has been singing the praises of Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, and believes that the Brazilian has 'come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of seasons'.In a recent interview, Kennedy enthused: "He [Lucas] has started off the season very well. He's done his job, and as Kenny says, he does what he wants him to do.

Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy has given his verdict on last night's Carling Cup victory over Brighton, sounding a note of caution over the club's inability to kill off the game earlier. Kennedy, who won 15 trophies with Liverpool between 1978 and 1985, focused his comments on Craig Bellamy, but also noted how the club almost let the game slip away.

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Daniel Agger and Kop legends Gary Gillespie and Alan Kennedy all feature on Monday's 'You're on LFC TV' but it is you the supporter who'll be the star of the show.

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A team of Liverpool legends slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against the Everton Legends at a star-studded charity event at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.
Stuart Barlow's first-half goal was enough to give the Blues a victory, despite the Reds dominating possession throughout.
However, with all proceeds raised going towards local charities Radio City's Cash For Kids and the Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as the Everton Former Players Foundation, the result mattered little as the two teams united for good causes.

Seventeen league titles, five European Cups, seven League Cups and fifteen Manager of the Year awards. Both adored by their fans, admired by their peers; and despised either end of the M62.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley OBE are undeniably the masters of their trade. Title after title has been mixed with majestic football and an unerring enjoyment of standing on the sidelines shouting at some of the worlds' most famous sportsmen.

Seventeen league titles, five European Cups, seven League Cups and fifteen Manager of the Year awards. Both adored by their fans, admired by their peers; and despised either end of the M62.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley OBE are undeniably the masters of their trade. Title after title has been mixed with majestic football and an unerring enjoyment of standing on the sidelines shouting at some of the worlds' most famous sportsmen.

Former Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy insists that keeping Pepe Reina on Merseyside should be the top priority for the club.
The Reds missed out on the Champions League last season and remain likely to face a similar situation this time around as well.
And with the Spaniard having recently been coy about his future, Kennedy believes that the former Villarreal shot-stopper is "irreplaceable".