“Liverpool overcame conceding a 118th-minute equaliser to win the Carling Cup on penalties against Cardiff City on Sunday. Steven Gerrard saw the Reds’ first penalty of the shoutout saved by Tom Heaton, but cousin Anthony missed Cardiff’s decisive final spot-kick to hand the Merseyside club their first significant piece of silverware since 2006. Gerrard, on as a substitute, was consoled by his relative at the final whistle – as Kenny Dalglish and his side were finally able to celebrate their success after a rollercoaster afternoon that had numerous twists and turns.” ESPN
Liverpool hopes Carling Cup triumph is springboard for success
“As Cup final victories go, Liverpool’s Carling Cup final success (3-2 in a penalty shootout) over Cardiff City on Sunday was particularly unconvincing. When a Premier League team plays a side from a lower division, even if it plays a team from lower down the same division, anticlimax is probably the best it can hope for; to win by a comfortable two- or three-goal margin.” SI – Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher Ruins Sky’s Andy Burton
“After yesterday’s Carling Cup Final Sky stooge Adam Burton asked Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher if his celebrations were part of a long farewell. As you can see, Carra enquires if ‘he’s the coach’ then tells him he was ‘lucky to keep his job after that Wolves game.’ Legend.” Sabotage Times (Video)