Liverpool’s recent string of domestic losses has drawn an uncomfortable parallel to one of the darkest chapters in the club’s storied history. The last time the Reds endured five consecutive defeats in domestic competition was back in 1953 — more than seventy years ago.
That season, Liverpool were managed by Don Welsh, a figure who oversaw one of the most challenging periods at Anfield. Despite the club’s proud tradition and passionate following, the 1953–54 campaign spiraled into disaster. Poor form, a leaky defense, and a lack of consistency saw the Reds finish at the very bottom of the First Division table, leading to a painful relegation to the Second Division.
It was a humbling moment for a club that would later go on to dominate English and European football. The lessons from that season became part of Liverpool’s DNA — a reminder of how quickly fortunes can turn in football, and how resilience, rebuilding, and leadership can eventually restore glory.
As today’s Liverpool side faces its own moment of adversity, fans are looking to history not just with concern, but with perspective. The club has risen from worse before — and every great Liverpool era, from Shankly’s revolution to Klopp’s modern resurgence, was built on lessons learned in times of struggle.
For supporters seeking to understand how this current slump compares to the club’s past, delving into Liverpool’s historical records offers both warning and inspiration
