Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has prompted an angry response from John Terry after posting a reminder of their meeting in the 2006 FA Cup semi-final.
The Reds are preparing to take on Manchester City at Wembley this afternoon as the club hopes to earn their place in an FA Cup Final for the first time in a decade. Despite Liverpool ’s recent success under Jurgen Klopp, the club have not won the famous trophy since Steven Gerrard ’s unforgettable performance against West Ham, 16 years ago.
Having experienced what it felt like to win an FA Cup semi-final, Carragher posted a nostalgic clip from Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea on social media. However, this prompted an annoyed reaction from ex-Chelsea captain John Terry.
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The clip showed referee Graham Poll blowing the final whistle as Carragher beat the Chelsea man to the ball, before going off to celebrate with his team-mates. Wishing Liverpool luck ahead of their semi-final clash with Man City, Terry responded to the post with an angry emoji.
That day, Rafa Benitez ’s side earned the victory at Old Trafford, courtesy of a John Arne Riise free-kick and a wonderful left-footed striker from Luis Garcia. Jose Mourinho’s side did grab a goal back through Didier Drogba on 70 minutes but could not find an equaliser as the Reds continued their path to the Final.
Terry was a pivotal figure in the game, as it was his foul that led to Liverpool’s opener. The ex-England captain then had a goal ruled out for obstructing Riise, before Garcia added Liverpool’s second of the afternoon. Future Reds winger Joe Cole also missed from close-range in the dying moments of the match to ultimately send Liverpool through to face West Ham at the Millennium Stadium.
It was the latest chapter in what was a compelling rivalry between the two sides, having repeatedly battled against each other in the Champions League and domestic cups. On that day, Liverpool had the last laugh and less than a month later, supporters would be rejoicing as Steven Gerrard dragged his boyhood club to FA Cup glory.
