Episode 5 - Liverpool 1996 - 1997

Episode 5 – 1996–97: So Near, Yet So FarIn Episode 5 of You’ll Never Pod Alone, we look back at the 1996–97 season — a campaign where Roy Evans’ Liverpool thrilled fans with attacking football, pushed for honours on multiple fronts, but ultimately fell short when it mattered most.With Robbie Fowler at his lethal best, firing in 31 goals, and Steve McManaman dazzling as the creative heartbeat, the Reds looked like genuine title contenders. They lit up the league with big wins and unforgettable classics, including another legendary 4–3 against Newcastle.But inconsistency, defensive frailties, and costly slip-ups derailed the challenge. Liverpool ended the season empty-handed — finishing 4th in the league, exiting both domestic cups early, and falling in the Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final to PSG.Expect:⚽ Month-by-month highlights of key wins, defeats & turning points⭐ Spotlights on Fowler, McManaman, and the so-called “Spice Boys” era📺 Cultural throwbacks — Britpop, Trainspotting, Independence Day, and Euro ’96 fever📊 Season stats, biggest results, and the iconic cream & red kitA season of breathtaking football, unforgettable moments, but ultimately… what might have been.Because no matter the highs or lows… You’ll Never Pod Alone.