BOLTON captain Kevin Nolan was in Istanbul to watch Liverpool claim their fifth European Cup in 2005 but he insists a first domestic title since 1990 would rank far higher.
The Reds enhanced their remarkable European pedigree further three years ago with their stunning comeback victory against AC Milan.
Nolan, a boyhood Liverpool fan who still lives in the city, has fond memories of the match regarded as one of the greatest European finals.
However, almost 19 years have passed since the club were last crowned domestic champions and that is a source of immense frustration to Nolan and thousands of other Liverpool followers.
But a hugely impressive start to the campaign has ensured Rafael Benitez’s side head to the Reebok Stadium tomorrow lunchtime joint top of the Premier League with Chelsea.
If Sir Alex Ferguson’s men retain the title again this season, they will draw level with Liverpool’s record haul of 18 English championships.
For Nolan, 26, that is simply not acceptable.
“There’s been a lot of talk about United matching Liverpool’s record of 18 and that’s not something that I want to see,” he said.
“As a Liverpool lad and as a fan I don’t think it should happen to be honest.
“It would certainly hurt the history of Liverpool and everything they have achieved.
“It would hurt the players as well but if United get that 18th title then they will deserve it. They have been absolutely fantastic over the last 15 years.
“It would be great to see the championship coming back to Liverpool because it would mean so much to the fans.
“Istanbul was brilliant but winning the league would top that and I don’t think Liverpool are far off.”
The Reds enhanced their remarkable European pedigree further three years ago with their stunning comeback victory against AC Milan.
Nolan, a boyhood Liverpool fan who still lives in the city, has fond memories of the match regarded as one of the greatest European finals.
However, almost 19 years have passed since the club were last crowned domestic champions and that is a source of immense frustration to Nolan and thousands of other Liverpool followers.
But a hugely impressive start to the campaign has ensured Rafael Benitez’s side head to the Reebok Stadium tomorrow lunchtime joint top of the Premier League with Chelsea.
If Sir Alex Ferguson’s men retain the title again this season, they will draw level with Liverpool’s record haul of 18 English championships.
For Nolan, 26, that is simply not acceptable.
“There’s been a lot of talk about United matching Liverpool’s record of 18 and that’s not something that I want to see,” he said.
“As a Liverpool lad and as a fan I don’t think it should happen to be honest.
“It would certainly hurt the history of Liverpool and everything they have achieved.
“It would hurt the players as well but if United get that 18th title then they will deserve it. They have been absolutely fantastic over the last 15 years.
“It would be great to see the championship coming back to Liverpool because it would mean so much to the fans.
“Istanbul was brilliant but winning the league would top that and I don’t think Liverpool are far off.”
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