Liverpool Roll Through West Ham, But Who Cares?

Did Liverpool look like a top-four team, or did West Ham look like a team facing relegation? It's hard to determine which of these options more realistically describes yesterday's match at Anfield. Even the Liverpool supporters seemed unimpressed with yesterday's meaningless win, as the stadium was exceptionally quiet during Liverpool's commanding victory; a clear example that the season is unofficially over.

It happens every year, in every league, in every country. If your team is not at the top of the table by mid-April, you might as well start looking forward to September. The strange thing about this case is that the supporters who regularly fill the seats of Anfield aren't used to giving up this early. For a team usually in top-seed contention, Liverpool have certainly been a group of underachievers in the 2009-10 season. Maybe one can attribute their lack of success to an aging lineup. Or, maybe the club's ownership woes have contributed to Liverpool's mediocre performance this season. Whatever the combination of factors, Liverpool fans may soon have a lot more to cheer about. With a prospective new ownership, new stadium on the way, and the potential acquisition of some fresh young talent, Liverpool supporters may once again find reason to celebrate. But for now, if you are a Liverpool fan, enjoy the summer months.