15 August 1987
Nicol’s late header wins the day for Liverpool’s new attack
John Barnes and Peter Beardsley helped create an early goal on their competitive debuts before Steve Nicol settled Liverpool’s opening match at Arsenal.
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John Aldridge
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As a player
1987–88
8 articles
Explore 1987–88 1987-88
John Barnes and the attack Dalglish built without Ian Rush
Liverpool lost their most potent goalscorer in the summer of 1987 and somehow became more potent. John Barnes was at the centre of the attack Kenny Dalglish built without Ian Rush.
20 September 1987
Steve Nicol’s hat-trick dismantles Newcastle
Selected on the right of midfield, Steve Nicol scored a hat-trick as Liverpool won 4–1 at St James’ Park and continued their unbeaten start to 1987–88.
17 October 1987
Barnes scores twice as Liverpool take QPR’s place at the top
John Barnes created Craig Johnston’s opener and scored twice as Liverpool beat the First Division leaders 4–0 at Anfield.
28 December 1987 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–0 Newcastle: Aldridge scores twice to close the year
John Aldridge scored twice after the interval as Liverpool closed the year ten points clear with their unbeaten league start intact.
9 April 1988 · FA Cup semi-final · Hillsborough
Liverpool 2–1 Nottingham Forest: Aldridge sends Liverpool to Wembley
John Aldridge scored twice from chances made by John Barnes as Liverpool overcame Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough.
13 April 1988 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 5–0 Nottingham Forest: five goals at Anfield
John Aldridge scored twice and John Barnes helped create two goals as Liverpool beat Forest for the second time in five days.
14 May 1988 · FA Cup final · Wembley
Liverpool 0–1 Wimbledon: Beasant and Sanchez deny the Double
Lawrie Sanchez headed the winner and Dave Beasant saved John Aldridge’s penalty as Wimbledon beat the league champions at Wembley.
1988–89
5 articles
Explore 1988–89 20 August 1988 · Charity Shield · Wembley
Liverpool 2–1 Wimbledon: Aldridge wins the Charity Shield
John Barnes created both goals for John Aldridge as Liverpool came from behind to beat Wimbledon at Wembley.
23 November 1988
Aldridge settles Liverpool’s third meeting with Arsenal
Substitute John Aldridge scored the late winner as Liverpool came from behind to settle their League Cup tie at Villa Park.
7 May 1989 · FA Cup semi-final · Old Trafford
Liverpool 3–1 Nottingham Forest: Aldridge takes Liverpool to Wembley
John Aldridge scored twice in the rescheduled semi-final as Liverpool earned an FA Cup final against Everton.
20 May 1989 · FA Cup final · Wembley
Liverpool 3–2 Everton: Rush settles the final in extra time
Ian Rush and Stuart McCall each scored twice after coming off the bench, but Rush’s header won the FA Cup for Liverpool.
23 May 1989 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 5–1 West Ham: four goals set up the title decider
Ray Houghton scored twice as Liverpool pulled away from West Ham and established the terms for their final match against Arsenal.
1989–90
1 article
Explore 1989–90 12 September 1989
Liverpool 9–0 Crystal Palace: nine goals and a farewell to Aldridge
Nine goals, eight scorers, and a farewell to John Aldridge. Nobody at Anfield that night knew they were watching the end of something.