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Who were Liverpool’s ‘Spice Boys’? Players who earned the nickname & origin explained

Rubbing shoulders with pop stars and entertainment figures, the Reds players earned an unflattering reputation during the 1990s

Liverpool have pulled themselves back to the summit of English and European football over the course of the past two decades, but the 1990s were a particularly forgetful period.

Indeed, when football fans think about the Reds during the 1990s at the dawn of the Premier League era, 'Spice Boys' may be the most memorable thing that pops into their heads.

So, who were the 'Spice Boys' and how did the nickname come about? Goal takes a look.