Author Topic: Albert Riera (Read 13688 times)

Ryan M · « **on:** September 3, 2011, 12:19:17 pm »

Was reading he has signed for Galatasaray.

That's a few ex reds who have gone on to make careers in Istanbul; Baros, Song, Kewell and now Riera.

Like most people I have mixed emotions over Albert, talented technical player. Shame it never worked out because at times he looked like a really good left winger.

Good luck to him hope it all works out.

rowan_d · « **Reply #1 on:** September 3, 2011, 12:38:50 pm »

Looking back, wish we'd spent the extra on Downing at the time.

Riises left boot · « **Reply #2 on:** September 3, 2011, 12:54:32 pm »

He was decent and I remember him giving Keane a bollocking on the pitch and Keane looked like a little school kid - I felt sorry for him and thought who the F are you to be dishing out the criticism!

rowan_d · « **Reply #3 on:** September 3, 2011, 01:22:04 pm »

Quote from: Riises left boot on September 3, 2011, 12:54:32 pm

He was decent and I remember him giving Keane a bollocking on the pitch and Keane looked like a little school kid - I felt sorry for him and thought who the F are you to be dishing out the criticism!

I'd have allowed fucking Ruddock to give Keane a bollocking, such was my disdain for his attitude on the pitch

J-Mc- · « **Reply #4 on:** September 3, 2011, 01:24:28 pm »

good player but a bellend for twatting Pacheco in training.

Frank. · « **Reply #5 on:** September 3, 2011, 01:42:48 pm »

Dick head.

Azzandro · « **Reply #6 on:** September 3, 2011, 01:44:56 pm »

Mentally flawed player and thought he was better than the club

Jog on

S.Red please · « **Reply #7 on:** September 3, 2011, 01:49:12 pm »

Quote from: J-Mc- on September 3, 2011, 01:24:28 pm

good player but a bellend for twatting Pacheco in training.

What happened with him and Pacheco in training? Never heard of that before

buzzing · « **Reply #8 on:** September 3, 2011, 02:35:00 pm »

Quote from: Serbian Red on September 3, 2011, 01:49:12 pm

What happened with him and Pacheco in training? Never heard of that before

Apparently hit him. Riera was under rated..not the greatest player in the world, but gave us natural width and with him in the side we always looked better

RuncornRed25 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 3, 2011, 02:46:53 pm »

Apart from his debut against the Mancs and a few home games in which he put in a shift I thought he was awful was delighted we got rid of him

Seebab · « **Reply #10 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:33:47 pm »

Quote from: RuncornRed25 on September 3, 2011, 02:46:53 pm

Apart from his debut against the Mancs and a few home games in which he put in a shift I thought he was awful was delighted we got rid of him

Really? His first six months with us he was amazing. He brought us the required width and was the reason we went top of the table. After that, he went a bit downhill but still kept us going on that winning run. His second season with us wasn't great but, apart from Lucas and Reina, I don't know anyone else who had a good season then.

Breitner · « **Reply #11 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:35:28 pm »

Liked Albert, did a underrated job in our one and only title challenge. Lacked a yard of pace or he would have been a top player

AriGold · « **Reply #12 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:36:13 pm »

Was a decent player for us and I liked him.

Good luck Albert.

CaptainHindsight? · « **Reply #13 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:39:03 pm »

yea he hit Pacheco in training and then claimed to not have a clue as to why Benitez was freezing him out.

to be honest the guy just tries hard for the first 2 or 3 months, after that he just stands around clenching his ass together half the time.
Lazy out!

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:40:01 pm »

Good player with a bad attitude, enjoyed watching him play for us though, scored some wonderful goals for the club and some of his footwork was sublime. Even without being the quickest he was very good at getting himself past players

never forget the cheeky flick over james milners head next to the corner flag, wonderful touch

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #15 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:40:58 pm »

shithouse of a man

RuncornRed25 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:41:53 pm »

Quote from: Seebab on September 3, 2011, 03:33:47 pm

Really? His first six months with us he was amazing. He brought us the required width and was the reason we went top of the table. After that, he went a bit downhill but still kept us going on that winning run. His second season with us wasn't great but, apart from Lucas and Reina, I don't know anyone else who had a good season then.

Fair point, Maybe the second season sticks in mind a bit much but he did have his moments I agree

redoneusa · « **Reply #17 on:** September 3, 2011, 03:49:25 pm »

Seemed a decent player, like many though did not seem to be able to deliver consistent performances. Did not do himself many favours running to the papers with his complaining about Rafa either.

Not really set the world alight since he left either. One of those that will go down as - "a shame it didn't work out"

Jokerman · « **Reply #18 on:** September 3, 2011, 04:08:50 pm »

Quote from: Ryan M on September 3, 2011, 12:19:17 pm

Was reading he has signed for Galatasaray.

That's a few ex reds who have gone on to make careers in Istanbul; Baros, Song, Kewell and now Riera.

Like most people I have mixed emotions over Albert, talented technical player. Shame it never worked out because at times he looked like a really good left winger.

Good luck to him hope it all works out.

Plus Saunders, Mike Marsh, Souness, Burrows too I think? Theres been quite a few over the years

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #19 on:** September 3, 2011, 04:26:23 pm »

Haven't really got any lasting memories of the guy, started off brilliantly enough, can remember that goal against Villa? from Pepe's long distribution, and twatting Pacheco. That's pretty much it.

Wish him well there I suppose...

guest · « **Reply #20 on:** September 3, 2011, 04:28:03 pm »

Who did everyone hear this Pacecho story off, by the way? Did anyone attempt to verify it?

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 3, 2011, 04:51:22 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on September 3, 2011, 12:38:50 pm

Looking back, wish we'd spent the extra on Downing at the time.

Extra money we probably didn't have at the time unfortunately.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #22 on:** September 3, 2011, 04:56:58 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on September 3, 2011, 04:28:03 pm

Who did everyone hear this Pacecho story off, by the way? Did anyone attempt to verify it?

DJphal if I remember correctly. He usually gets stuff right as well.

Always found it slightly puzzling 'cos Rafa started Riera against someone (Spurs?) after it had happened.

Ryan M · « **Reply #23 on:** September 3, 2011, 05:03:38 pm »

Quote from: Jokerman on September 3, 2011, 04:08:50 pm

Plus Saunders, Mike Marsh, Souness, Burrows too I think? Theres been quite a few over the years

Didn't know Mike Marsh and Dave Burrows was there as well!

..Bruiser.. · « **Reply #24 on:** September 3, 2011, 05:05:46 pm »

.. Giggity

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #25 on:** September 3, 2011, 05:14:03 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on September 3, 2011, 04:28:03 pm

Who did everyone hear this Pacecho story off, by the way? Did anyone attempt to verify it?

didnt barratt mention it in the times, or at least reference it in some way?

Jokerman · « **Reply #26 on:** September 3, 2011, 05:30:06 pm »

Quote from: Ryan M on September 3, 2011, 05:03:38 pm

Didn't know Mike Marsh and Dave Burrows was there as well!

I wasn't sure on Burrows, so I checked it, and it was actually Barry Venison who played there, not Burrows.

Friedel, Xavier and Song also played there at some point. Nearly getting a full side together now.

LinvoyPrimus · « **Reply #27 on:** September 4, 2011, 03:10:46 am »

I always thought he was an intelligent player with good technique.

Wasn't his debut against United? He had a great game

Not Bob · « **Reply #28 on:** September 4, 2011, 05:52:49 am »

He allegedly had a training pitch spat with a player who also, allegedly has been having a bit of a shit attitude and then still played for us until coming out and making comments about the manager that other players (no one special, mind you) have also made.

You know?

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #29 on:** September 4, 2011, 07:02:48 am »

Quote from: Nicky English on September 4, 2011, 05:52:49 am

He allegedly had a training pitch spat with a player who also, allegedly has been having a bit of a shit attitude and then still played for us until coming out and making comments about the manager that other players (no one special, mind you) have also made.

You know?

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2010/03/18/albert-riera-training-ground-bust-up-with-liverpool-fc-youngster-meant-radio-outburst-was-final-straw-100252-26065195

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That outburst was the final straw for an enraged Benitez, as Riera was recently involved in a training ground bust-up with an unnamed young member of Liverpool’s squad that appalled witnesses to the incident.

Riera is understood to have landed at least one blow on the youngster.

Nothing alleged about it I'm afraid.

kvarmeismydad · « **Reply #30 on:** September 4, 2011, 07:48:14 am »

He had a wierd headface.

bigbear · « **Reply #31 on:** September 4, 2011, 07:50:51 am »

Quote from: Ryan M on September 3, 2011, 12:19:17 pm

Was reading he has signed for Galatasaray.

That's a few ex reds who have gone on to make careers in Istanbul; Baros, Song, Kewell and now Riera.

Like most people I have mixed emotions over Albert, talented technical player. Shame it never worked out because at times he looked like a really good left winger.

Good luck to him hope it all works out.

Knobhead and a bad signing.

Niru Red4ever · « **Reply #32 on:** September 4, 2011, 08:17:20 am »

Are we getting any part of the fee? Wasn't the deal 4m+2m if they win the league (which they did) and some sell-on clause?

Kopite B205 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 4, 2011, 09:08:44 am »

He was a decent player. Started very well but then faded as time went on. Inconsistency, poor attitude and lazyness contributed to his downfall.

To be honest, I don't understand all this "good luck" crap thats been spouted on here recently for players who contributed sod all to our club. I find it unbelievably cringeworthy. Riera, if memory serves me right tore into Liverpool calling it a 'sinking ship', openly criticised Benitez in the press and tarted himself around every club in Europe.

No good luck here - just good riddance to a very minor footnote in our history.

Ryan M · « **Reply #34 on:** September 4, 2011, 09:28:00 am »

Quote from: Jokerman on September 3, 2011, 05:30:06 pm

I wasn't sure on Burrows, so I checked it, and it was actually Barry Venison who played there, not Burrows.

Friedel, Xavier and Song also played there at some point. Nearly getting a full side together now.

Decent, but think I remember Xavier was there for a bit but didn't know Big Brad was as well!

Regarding Riera he should have kept his mouth shut and if rumours are to believed he should not be fighting with Pacheco. However I don't think he was wrong at the time, we were a 'Sinking Ship' and also I bet plenty of scuffles happen in training that we never hear about.

Personally I hope he does good in Turkey.

bigbear · « **Reply #35 on:** September 4, 2011, 10:22:09 am »

Quote from: Kopite B205 on September 4, 2011, 09:08:44 am

He was a decent player. Started very well but then faded as time went on. Inconsistency, poor attitude and lazyness contributed to his downfall.

To be honest, I don't understand all this "good luck" crap thats been spouted on here recently for players who contributed sod all to our club. I find it unbelievably cringeworthy. Riera, if memory serves me right tore into Liverpool calling it a 'sinking ship', openly criticised Benitez in the press and tarted himself around every club in Europe.

No good luck here - just good riddance to a very minor footnote in our history.

Yep, good luck and best wishes from me are reserved for the lads who always gave their best and never slagged the club off.

Riera failed on both counts.

doc_antonio · « **Reply #36 on:** September 4, 2011, 10:34:03 am »

He looks like he's angry constantly, and I thinly he wears mascara to bring out the evilness in his eyes.

Xxavi · « **Reply #37 on:** September 4, 2011, 10:38:04 am »

Quote from: doc_antonio on September 4, 2011, 10:34:03 am

He looks like he's angry constantly, and I thinly he wears mascara to bring out the evilness in his eyes.

so true
His eyes are a bit like that of Ozil, but that bad.

It's also shocking to remember that he was called to Spanish NT squad. Really shocking considering how many talented midfielders and wingers they had. He was decent, but not better than others.

MagicB8all · « **Reply #38 on:** September 4, 2011, 04:24:08 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on September 3, 2011, 12:38:50 pm

Looking back, wish we'd spent the extra on Downing at the time.

Why didn't we?

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #39 on:** September 4, 2011, 04:28:01 pm »

Quote from: Magic8Ball on September 4, 2011, 04:24:08 pm

Why didn't we?

H&G anyone? Remember them?

Either that or Robbie Keane costing £20m. Take your pick.