Jan 22 1972, Wolves 0-0 Liverpool: The Reds arrested a run of successive away league defeats with a hard-earned point. With Ray Clemence sturdy between the sticks, Alec Lindsay lined up at left-back with Chris Lawler on the opposite flank, with Tommy Smith and Emlyn Hughes forming a solid central defensive pairing.
Feb 12 1972, Huddersfield 0-1 Liverpool: Liverpool’s most recent league visit to Huddersfield resulted in a 1-0 win thanks to a goal fromthe injury-ravaged Jack Whitham. In defence, Clemence, Lawler and Lindsay were joined by Smith who was this time partnered by Larry Lloyd as Hughes pushed into midfield.
Mar 11 1972, Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool: “We were grateful to get away with a point,” admitted Shankly afterwards. But a point Liverpool did get as the back line of Clemence, Lawler, Lindsay, Smith and Lloyd kept the Londoners at bay.
Mar 25 1972, Southampton 0-1 Liverpool: John Toshack’s winner maintained the Reds’ unlikely title challenge with another unconvincing display. Once again, skipper Smith was ably assisted by Lloyd, Lawler and Lindsay as Clemence kept another clean sheet.
Apr 3 1972, Man United 0-3 Liverpool: A tremendous win for the Reds, with Lawler taking a break from defensive duties to score the opener with Toshack and Hughes also netting. The back line of Clemence, Lawler, Lindsay, Lawler and Smith were in top form, with an 18-year-old Phil Thompson coming off the bench to make his debut.
Apr 15 1972, West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: After Toshack netted early on, Steve Heighway robbed Bobby Moore before going on to score the clinching goal. As ever, the back line of Lawler, Lindsay Smith and Lloyd were impressive ahead of a man-of-the-match Clemence.
