Dirk Kuyt on the verge of making history at Liverpool.

Dirk Kuyt is on the verge of a unique place in modern Liverpool history - but is desperate not to be.

The Dutch striker has yet to win a trophy in five seasons since a big-money move to England from Feyenoord.

The Reds cult-hero has played 250 games for Liverpool without winning a single pot - and you have to go way back to the 1960s to find a senior signing who has played so many games without getting his hands on silverware.

Kuyt has just six months to avoid the unenviable achievement of 'beating' Emlyn Hughes' landmark of 6 years before his winning first trophy for Liverpool - and that is why he admits he's taking a deadly serious approach to the Carling Cup tie at Stoke on Wednesday evening.

"Not being involved in Europeis a major blow to the club so the Carling Cup is a great trophy to win because we're all desperate to win some silverware."

Dalglish will play a near-first choice side in the competition that offers him his best chance to lift a trophy in his first full season back in charge.

England striker Andy Carroll is set to get a rare start up front.

Scott wrote:At least he's never been humiliated at Anfield, losing 1-6 to his derby rivals.

Cadbury wrote:Reported Kyro for bad avatar.

Alan wrote:Well good luck Dirk Kuyt maybe you will win something with Liverpool one day. I remember other clubs like Manchester United doing the same and they even got relegated years ago. I mean some clubs have had loads of success over the past 20 years yet they get one hammering and their fans walk-out in the 70th minute, how shocking is that after all the success they have had. Does this mean if their club in not successful these fans will keep walking out, because its not the first time its happened.

kyro7 wrote:

Cam wrote:Kyro.

VivaRonaldo wrote:Scott and Alan showing they have the same level of maturity as a 2 and a half year old.

Scott wrote:

VivaRonaldo wrote:Scott and Alan showing they have the same level of maturity as a 2 and a half year old.

Honestly Viva, if the majority of the forum were asked to pick who's more mature out of me and you, I'd win that vote easily.

VivaRonaldo wrote:

Scott wrote:

Honestly Viva, if the majority of the forum were asked to pick who's more mature out of me and you, I'd win that vote easily.

You should be proud.