Liverpool's defeat in Athens

"Get in. Get out. Get even... (for 2005)," sniggers John Barry. Photograph: John Barry

John O'Reilly doesn't feel too sorry for Steven Gerrard. "Ah well, dere's always da book tour..." Photograph: John O'Reilly

Rafa may have left it too late for Peter Crouch to have an impact on the match itself, but Mark Palmer reckons his height advantage could still come in handy. Photograph: Mark Palmer

Vina Paddy was surprised to find petty theft still makes front page news on Merseyside. Photograph: Vina Paddy

"The master strategist reflects on how ill luck, poor personnel and German timing cost him the crown of Europe," chortles Simon Coker. Photograph: Simon Coker

"Despite Kuyton's late smeg-headed effort, the Rossoneri proved too much for the boys from the Dwarf," guffaws Dr Darien Junior. Who we're not even remotely convinced is a doctor. Photograph: Dr Darien Junior

Mike Gershon, on the other hand, has Liverpool's own dwarf Craig Bellamy bumping his head and dreaming of what could have been. "Anyone with even a passing interest in karma knew Liverpool had no chance this year," insists Mike. Photograph: Mike Gershon

"Liverpool take their propensity for whining to new levels," explains a reader who bizzarrely insists on being credited as Shepherd Wong. "Within minutes of defeat they had gathered up their begging bowls and they are now en-route to Fifa HQ to demand a replay." Photograph: Shepherd Wong