'Suddenly, Liverpool was having a pint. Even more of a pint than normal' Read an extract from the book ‘From the Jaws of Victory: A History of Football’s Nearly Men.’ By The42 Team Sunday 21 Feb 2021, 9:00 AM Feb 21st 2021, 9:00 AM 11,889 Views 1 Comment Liverpool's Steven Gerrard (left) celebrates with team-mate Luis Suarez. Image: PA Image: PA THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE is an extract from ‘From the Jaws of Victory: A History of Football’s Nearly Men,’ compiled and edited by Adam Bushby and Rob MacDonald. The chapter on Liverpool’s 2013-14 season is written by Neil Atkinson. After Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-1 at Upton Park on 6 April 2014, I recorded a show at the top of the tower, St Johns Beacon, which looks out across the whole city.