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Bruce David Grobbelaar (born 6 October 1957) is a Zimbabwean former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, most prominently for English team Liverpool between 1981 and 1994, and for the Zimbabwean national team.
Bruce Grobbelaar has the most appearances for an overseas player. Alan Hansen was captain from 1985 to 1988 and in the 1989–90 season. Steven Gerrard was Liverpool's record European goalscorer, and was captain from 2003 to 2015, a record 12 years. Billy Liddell was Liverpool's oldest-ever goalscorer, and captain from 1955 to 1958.
Southampton signed Bruce Grobbelaar from Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer of 1994. He spent 1994–95 as the club's first-choice goalkeeper. Another summer signing was trainee striker Steve Basham, who would later make the step up to the first team and play 20 times for the Saints.
The 1994–95 Liverpool F.C. season was the 103rd season in the club's existence, and their 33rd consecutive year in the top-flight. It was also the club's first full season under the management of Roy Evans, who had succeeded Graeme Souness halfway through 1993–94.
Bruce Grobbelaar: Oxford United: Nominal 2 October 1997 MF Petter Rudi: Molde: £800,000 17 November 1997 DF Derek Geary: Rivermount Boys Signed 5 December 1997 MF Niclas Alexandersson: IFK Göteborg: £750,000 6 December 1997 MF Alan Quinn: Cherry Orchard: Nominal 30 January 1998 DF Andy Hinchcliffe: Everton: £3,000,000 19 February 1998 DF ...
Players such as Bruce Grobbelaar, Mark Lawrenson, Ian Rush, Ronnie Whelan and Craig Johnston came into the team during the season and would make their mark on changing the side, that would go forward into the decade.
The 1993–94 Liverpool F.C. season was the 102nd season in the club's existence, and their 32nd consecutive year in the top-flight.. Manager Graeme Souness resigned on 29 January 1994 after just under three years in charge following a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Bristol City, and he was succeeded by long serving coach Roy Evans, who guided the Reds to eighth place in the final table.
The 1982–83 season was Liverpool Football Club's 91st season in existence and their 21st consecutive season in the First Division.After winning the title previous season, Liverpool F.C. regained and won their fourteenth league title.