And so it begins...

Here we go.  Yet another unconvincing half at Anfield from Liverpool.  We just don't have the depth to compete, and this is the Europa League!  Gerrard was on the bench Thursday night for one reason and one reason only; save Roy Hodgson.  I can imagine Roy looked at Stevie in the locker room and simply said one thing, "Save us."  Not only did he come on as a sub ultimately to save the game, Gerrard's presence noticeably changed the entire morale of those currently on the field.  15 minutes to go, and Gerrard seemed to say enough is enough, and took the game into his own hands.  So many times throughout his career has Stevie put Liverpool on his shoulders and led them to the light.  Scoring a determined hattrick, Gerrard won that match for Liverpool, and ultimately, Roy Hodgson.  With John Henry and his wife sitting in the stands, Liverpool were in dire need to keep pressing results.  Sure the owners have stated their intent to stick with Hodgson, but with Henry's plan of a "fan's voice", I don't think Roy would have had much of chance had Liverpool fell to defeat again at home.  Liverpool enter the weekend in 13th on 12 points.  The situation is interesting, because, pending other results, a win could rocket Liverpool up the table to fifth.  Standing in their way of another three points; table toppers Chelsea. 
Sure the current state of affairs could suggest a rollover, but with Gerrard's never say die attitude and a returning to form Torres, this could be the turning point of the season.  If Liverpool win, not only will they be sky high in confidence, but they will be sitting just outside the top four, something surely to please the fans, the owners, Roy and Torres.  Liverpool will need to field their strongest XI this weekend to stand a chance against free running Chelsea.  The fans want to see attacking football, and the players do to.  It is time to unleash Gerrard, the only one seemingly on the team who can pick out a pass for Torres.  Will Roy take the chance and push forward.  For his sake, he should.  Every week is a new step of the "Red Revival" and it all begins again, this Sunday, at fortress Anfield.