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This blog generally doesn't have a policy of commenting on anything to do with Manchester United. But a cursory look at the trouble they're currently in is a little like deja vu. Because twenty years ago, Liverpool were in similar circumstances with a new Scottish manager who really didn't have a clue.

Yep, I know MUFC have won tonight against Olympiakos to progress in the year's European Cup. But the Greek side, though workmanlike and solid, aren't particularly great opposition, and again, a poor Liverpool side overturned a two goal lead against them on the way to our fifth European Cup  - you know, the real one that we keep forever!

United are a really poor shape, led by a manager who obviously hasn't commanded the respect of the players he's inherited from Ferguson. Same thing happened at Leeds in 1974, as champions then too, when Brian Clough took over for seven weeks.

Moyes hasn't garnered the same sort of revulsion in the present day. But a lot of us on Merseyside could tell our Manc friends that the Scot, to quote Monty Python, isn't the Messiah. His style of football verges on playing long balls - which Evertonians love. Not if you're used to getting results though.

Liverpool are at the other end of the spectrum this season. Things are going very well. Though, no matter what happens by the end of May, I will never be convinced by Brendan Rodgers. He must think he's been dipped in shit with a strike force like Sturridge and Suarez, yet it's a shame the defenders can't keep the goals out at the other end. If, and it's a very big IF, we go on and win the title this season it will be with a defence and goalkeeper who really aren't on the same wavelength. Not Mingolet's biggest fan either. And I've been calling for Martin Skrtel's resignation for years. Holding onto the title will be nigh on impossible. Reinforcements will be needed a.s.a.p!