Chins Up

2 Oct 2005 Liverpool 1-4 Chelsea

RAFA: HOW DID WE LOSE 4-1?

Well, I have to admit it that they were better. We made some mistakes, and they knew how to grab the chance and score. They're really good at this. We can't make any mistake when meeting such a team. I feel so sad about the result, but the gap is definitely not 4-1. It was not an easy win for them. We played well and just lost one match. Forget about freaky 4-1. It means nothing. We fans still keep the faith in our players, the manager and the club. Stay humble as we win, and keep our chins up as we lose. We're proud of Liverpool FC.
Anfield's crowd are the best. I was moved when they sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' loudly at the end of the match. Really. I know it was a heartbreak for all the Reds. Please, don't joke to your Reds friends right now, as they're not in a mood.

Gerrard: "I'm the captain of the club and it's my job to drive the lads on. I don't think there's a massive gap between the teams and I don't think the gap is 4-1." "We played really well and the scoreline does not give a true reflection of the game."

Rafa:"I'm not interested in Chelsea or in what they are doing. I am only interested in my team and trying to make sure we improve." "OK, we're 17 points behind but at this stage it doesn't matter if it's 14, 15, 16 or 17. I am only looking forward to the next game and not talking or thinking about anything else."