John Aldridge recalls his Liverpool goalscoring history

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John Aldridge recalls his Liverpool goalscoring history
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Liverpool highlights Gary Ablett and features John Aldridge, who joined Liverpool in January 1987. Aldridge succeeded Ian Rush and quickly became a key player, scoring 50 goals in 83 league matches during his tenure, which included winning a league title and FA Cup. Radio Merseyside discusses Aldridge's contributions to the club and his rise to cult hero status among fans. The broadcast delves into how his distinctive moustache became a part of his identity with the team.

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  • •John Aldridge joined Liverpool in January 1987
  • •Scored 50 goals in 83 league games
  • •Helped Liverpool win a league title and FA Cup
  • •Grew a moustache that became iconic among fans
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The first episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Liverpool focuses on defender Gary Ablett, who played for both Merseyside clubs, John Aldridge and the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul. Striker Aldridge was signed in January 1987 to replace Ian Rush, who was leaving at the end of that season, and won the league title and FA Cup in his two and a half years at Anfield - becoming a cult hero and scoring 50 goals in 83 league games for Liverpool. "He came to Liverpool and didn't have a moustache but he grew it back and I think that helped in him replacing Ian Rush," said Radio Merseyside's Carl Woodward.

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