These are tough times for families that include a big Liverpool fan, especially for those siblings, parents, children who don't follow the Premier league. They all must wonder what has become of their once quiet, withdrawn and understanding son/daughter/father/mother.

Gone are the Sunday strolls through the park and the odd baltic jaunt along Dollymount strand of a Saturday. These days are all about nerves and eggshells and "watch out for him, that team in red are playing again". Liverpool fans must be completely unsure what to do with themselves and their beloved team march on towards the title.

This particular fan tries in vain to explain his emotions to his family as every second of injury time takes the form of a scream, shout or prayer.