Many Happy Returns

A trademark Robbie Fowler goal at Anfield to celebrate his 31st birthday was enough to give Liverpool all three points against a resilient Bolton Wanderers side and ensure that although the Reds are unlikely to threaten Manchester United and Chelsea, they are now just one win away from a certain third place finish in the Premiership.

And many good judges feel that it’s time Raffa Benitez acknowledged that Robbie has already done enough to justify the reward of a contract for next season.