Author Topic: The Igor Bišćan appreciation thread (Read 15253 times)

RedsofAnfield · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:44:41 pm »

He was shit 90% of the time, but 10% of the time he was absolute gold.

As for his facial features, he looks like Ivan Dragov after Rocky finished with him.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2010, 06:08:44 pm »

Quote from: John C on October 26, 2010, 09:24:39 am

Thats why immediately at the end of Rafa's first full season he got shut of the .............sorry its an appreciation thread, as you were.

He still looked a hell of a lot more accomplished under Rafa then he did under Ged, which was the point I was trying to make.

John C · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2010, 06:11:53 pm »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on October 26, 2010, 06:08:44 pm

He still looked a hell of a lot more accomplished under Rafa then he did under Ged, which was the point I was trying to make.

He excelled himself in CL games but continued to embarrass himself in PL games imho mate. I know he was a favourite of some, but for me he's just another indication why we continued not to win the league year on year. And I find that really hard to stomach Rossi mate.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2010, 06:50:39 pm »

Quote from: macco on October 26, 2010, 01:20:54 pm

Ahhhh.., great memories!

They certainly where mate.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2010, 06:53:01 pm »

Quote from: John C on October 26, 2010, 06:11:53 pm

He excelled himself in CL games but continued to embarrass himself in PL games imho mate. I know he was a favourite of some, but for me he's just another indication why we continued not to win the league year on year. And I find that really hard to stomach Rossi mate.

Fair enough. I'll always have a soft spot for old Igor though.

stockdam · « **Reply #45 on:** October 26, 2010, 07:34:18 pm »

He seemed to loose confidence but then regained it and became another Jan Molby.

pascoli · « **Reply #46 on:** October 26, 2010, 07:47:47 pm »

Quote from: stockdam on October 26, 2010, 07:34:18 pm

He seemed to loose confidence but then regained it and became another Jan Molby.

Yeah, for one game.

surfer. Fuck you generator. · « **Reply #47 on:** October 26, 2010, 07:51:39 pm »

Misunderstood. A special soul.

staalpete · « **Reply #48 on:** October 26, 2010, 08:09:35 pm »

heard a crazy rumour once he had it off with Sami's missus?
remember being chuffed to bits when he scored against Fulham

LiverBirdKop · « **Reply #49 on:** October 26, 2010, 08:12:24 pm »

Buscuit!!!

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #50 on:** October 26, 2010, 08:13:45 pm »

Quote from: pascoli on October 26, 2010, 07:47:47 pm

Yeah, for one game.

More then one game mate. He played a massive part in our CL 2005 campaign.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #51 on:** October 26, 2010, 10:04:19 pm »

He was a cult hero old Igor, although not always for the right reasons. I just remember the ironic cheers whenever he was entering the fray. Still had a soft spot for him though for some reason.

He also lays claim to being the single only Liverpool player whose man tool I have been fortunate enough to lay eyeballs upon:

Just after his little jig in the changing room after Istanbul (25 seconds in)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lplwXB_ydXI

will2003 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 26, 2010, 10:10:07 pm »

PURE GENIUS!!

Love the Biscan!

Oscarmac · « **Reply #53 on:** October 26, 2010, 10:18:28 pm »

annoyed the hell out of me at the time, but when i hear his name now it always makes me smile.

GorstStreetBoy · « **Reply #54 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:09:28 am »

Remember once at the match there was some sort of stoppage and as my eyes wondered from the pitch the lad next to me, who I hadnt heard a peep out of all game, went "You Raaaang?" in the style of Lurch from the Addams family just as I clapped eyes on Igor shambling from the dugout to warm up

... Ah well maybe you had to be there, or Im just easily pleased!

Think I remember reading an interview with Carra where he said he didnt have a single conversation with him in his years at the club! and said whenever he saw him he was always on the phone...

sull14 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:15:12 am »

Quote from: GorstStreetBoy on October 27, 2010, 12:09:28 am

Think I remember reading an interview with Carra where he said he didnt have a single conversation with him in his years at the club! and said whenever he saw him he was always on the phone...

Explains why Igor didnt get a look in for the first team so

daddymac · « **Reply #56 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:19:06 pm »

Quote from: happy guy on October 26, 2010, 01:00:59 am

What next an traore thread !

Djimi Djimi Djimi Djimi Djimi Traore
He scored one goal, he scored one goal...

JMM · « **Reply #57 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:21:25 pm »

Quote from: staalpete on October 26, 2010, 08:09:35 pm

heard a crazy rumour once he had it off with Sami's missus?
remember being chuffed to bits when he scored against Fulham

If he did hes lucky cos Samis wife is gorgeous.

rossipersempre · « **Reply #58 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:24:27 pm »

Quote from: King_Poetic on October 26, 2010, 12:55:50 am

Please don't post it.

Got as far as this, was thinking the same so quoted to avoid the inevitable sight...

rossipersempre · « **Reply #59 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:29:55 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on October 26, 2010, 01:34:22 pm

I will always remember Igor suddenly deciding to storm upfield on one of his runs, just as he passed the bench, and Thommo yelling after him "IIIIGGGGOOOOOOORRRRRR, NNNNNNOOOOOOO!" like he was scalding a naughty dog.

Miss him.

Ha ha that's really funny. Apart from the bit about Thommo torturing puppies with boiling water

Oh Yes BisCAN · « **Reply #60 on:** October 27, 2010, 03:28:40 pm »

Quote from: JMM on October 27, 2010, 12:21:25 pm

If he did hes lucky cos Samis wife is gorgeous.

Thought that was Henchoz??

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #61 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:42:12 pm »

Does anybody remember Biscans car? Some strange eastern european thing it was. Me and me mate used to call it the 'Croatmobile'.

John C · « **Reply #62 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:48:24 pm »

A funny one - not a criticism. Does any one remember the Villa home game in 04/05 when he had the ball at his feet and a villa player ran past and took it off him as if he wasn't there. He didn't even react, just looked vacant as the Villa player with the ball disappeared into the Anfield sunset.

paulrazor · « **Reply #63 on:** October 27, 2010, 11:40:33 pm »

ill stick me neck on the line and say we wouldnt have won in 05 without him

his performances in the knock outs and away to deportivo were outstanding

chelsea home and away and juve away SUPERB

paulrazor · « **Reply #64 on:** October 27, 2010, 11:41:21 pm »

Quote from: John C on October 27, 2010, 08:48:24 pm

A funny one - not a criticism. Does any one remember the Villa home game in 04/05 when he had the ball at his feet and a villa player ran past and took it off him as if he wasn't there. He didn't even react, just looked vacant as the Villa player with the ball disappeared into the Anfield sunset.

not really

was at that game meself

was his last match too

Spanish Al · « **Reply #65 on:** October 28, 2010, 12:42:46 am »

Another player who was not very good, or of the top class quality for this club but Rafa got the best out of. Him and Traore have CL medals, and not just from sitting on the bench, they played key roles.

oojason · « **Reply #66 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:30:46 am »

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“Two nil down, four two up, Igor Biscan wrapped it up, and he didn’t know what to do when he scored the goal. Igor Biscan our hero!”

Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Bi%C5%A1%C4%87an

LFCHistory.net Player profile page: www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/267

Transfermarkt profile pages: www.transfermarkt.co.uk/igor-biscan/profil/spieler/3601 & www.transfermarkt.co.uk/igor-biscan/profil/trainer/47174

I hadn't realised that Biscan made nearly 120 appearances in his 5 years with us - a lot more than I thought he did.

He never moaned at not getting regular 1st team action - or when he did it was at right back, left back, right-mid, left-mid, up front, or even doing well at centre-back for a while.

Hope he's back for the 10 year Istanbul reunion thing in May - he was superb in the 05' CL run; especially vs Deportivo, Leverkusen, Juve, and Chelsea in getting us to the Final.

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gallery/igor-biscan-liverpool-fc-10493188 (some quality photos of Igor in here)

'The Legend That Is : Igor Biscan':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/cbfpGM82H0k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/cbfpGM82H0k</a>

'Igor Biscan tribute'

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/-Npjt8J8wfY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/-Npjt8J8wfY</a>

'Life Today: Igor Biscan' (22 minute program on Igor from LFC - a quality watch):-

www.dailymotion.com/video/x60g91c

'Goal of the Day: Igor Biscan vs Crystal Palace':-

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/goal-of-the-day-igor-biscan-vs-crystal-palace/10154030595842573

'Igor's goal vs Crystal Place in the 2001 League Cup semi-final, 2nd leg' (Igor's goal is 1 minute into the video):-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/XoE1Cjj_okM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/XoE1Cjj_okM</a>

'Goal of the Day: Igor Biscan vs Fulham':-

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/goal-of-the-day-igor-biscan-v-fulham/10154743553272573 or https://twitter.com/Mick_Moran_/status/1449307888686665731

'Fulham 2-4 Liverpool; 16th October 2004 - Igor Biscan goal':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ZnpOGkYIcoc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ZnpOGkYIcoc</a>

'Biscan goal vs Bolton':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/cXafzcr1piQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/cXafzcr1piQ</a>

^ quality banner - and in recognition of his superb displays throughout 2005 that got us to Istanbul for the Champions League Final.

https://twitter.com/LateChallenge/status/1727018370170843428 - Paul Cope's quality 'SuperCroatIgorBiscanUsedToBeAtrocious' banner

If anyone has any pics of the 'Igor Biscan - smiling on the inside' banner please let us know - and I'll add it here too

'Liverpool: Road to The Champions League Final 2004/2005':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/zOgdptbBhuA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/zOgdptbBhuA</a>

'Liverpool - Road to Victory 2005':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/VmdscexdjaM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/VmdscexdjaM</a>

'ISTANBUL 05: Liverpool 3-3 Milan | HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GREATEST EVER FINAL' - 3 minute video from LFC:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/3ojXHf293M8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/3ojXHf293M8</a>

^ from our Legends game vs Dortmund in 2019.

More info here: www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/353378-liverpool-fc-legends-borussia-dortmund-hong-kong

'Liverpool Legends' thread: www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=342424.msg18517815#msg18517815 (Igor plays in a few of these matches)

A few articles acknowledging the great man's time here:-

www.thisisanfield.com/2010/09/cult-hero-igor-biscan
www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/a-rare-tribute-to-igor-biscan-liverpools-unsung-champions-league-hero
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-gerard-houllier-convinced-unknown-22525664
www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/392435-igor-biscan-interview-liverpool-career-istanbul
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-igor-biscan-18082210
https://www.andcouldheplay.com/super-croat-igor-biscan-used-to-be-atrocious
www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/240504-igor-biscan-lfc-made-me-who-i-am-it-was-all-worthwhile
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/ten-years-on-igor-biscan-8712610
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40294718.html
www.empireofthekop.com/2020/04/14/i-wasnt-good-enough-liverpool-flop-in-bold-brave-admission
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gallery/igor-biscan-liverpool-fc-10493188
www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2008/sep/23/dinamozagreb.europeanfootball
https://newsfounded.com/malaysia/exclusive-ill-keep-it-simple-igor-biscan-makes-a-brutal-entry-into-liverpool-and-announces-the-u-turn-move-that-has-led-to-glory
www.pokerstarssports.uk/en-gb/news/football/igor-biscan-interview/?no_redirect=1
www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01f6-0ea39220f503-240e09e66f54-1000--biscan-draws-on-historic-win-for-motivation

Good luck to Biscan in his coaching career too - had a good start with Croatian club Rudeš, then Slovenian side Olimpija Ljubljana, back to Croatia at HNK Rijeka, and now doing well managing the Croatian U21 national side.

^ by the 'official Biscan fan no. 23' - still here on RAWK

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Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #67 on:** December 4, 2014, 06:12:14 am »

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

I always loved that ' Just been woke up on the bench, confused look about him'.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #68 on:** December 4, 2014, 08:39:31 am »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 4, 2014, 06:12:14 am

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

I always loved that ' Just been woke up on the bench, confused look about him'.

Anyone remember Spurs away in the League Cup when we played a young side. Igor was playing too and late on slid into the advertising boards at quite a pace, hitting his head against them. He was off for a couple of minutes then wandered back on looking even more dazed than usual. Whwn we scored the winning penalty and all the young lads came charging down the other end towards us Igor could be seen ambling around rhe centre circle like he was just shuffling down to the shops in his slippers.

Definite cult hero, those European exploits redeemed him completely in my eyes.

PrideofBelfast · « **Reply #69 on:** December 4, 2014, 02:11:27 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 4, 2014, 06:12:14 am

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

I always loved that ' Just been woke up on the bench, confused look about him'.

I think he has a 'Benefits Street' look about him

Qcase1977 · « **Reply #70 on:** December 4, 2014, 02:19:10 pm »

Ah you have to love Igor. For me it's always the Fulham goal. The look of utter bemusement on his face when he scored. I went fucking delirious in the pub.

I really did like him. Bless.

whtwht · « **Reply #71 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:04:28 pm »

Yeah , also Barca and AC milan wanted him before we got him . Someone always used to drop that line in a thread on Igor.

Always will remember Fulham and Deportivo away

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #72 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:08:21 pm »

Quote from: whtwht on December 4, 2014, 03:04:28 pm

Yeah , also Barca and AC milan wanted him before we got him . Someone always used to drop that line in a thread on Igor.

Always will remember Fulham and Deportivo away

I remember all the talk of big clubs wanting him. About the time we signed him Croatia played Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on Channel 5. With great excitement I watched as 'Igor' came off the bench and almost scored with a blinding overhead kick. I was very excited with what I'd seen. It then turned out that the commentators had got him mixed up with a different Croatian sub and he'd come on for a few minutes at the end but not really done anything. All in all, bit of a wasted scouting report looking back.

whtwht · « **Reply #73 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:44:03 pm »

Quote from: C(r)osby Bill on December 4, 2014, 03:08:21 pm

I remember all the talk of big clubs wanting him. About the time we signed him Croatia played Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on Channel 5. With great excitement I watched as 'Igor' came off the bench and almost scored with a blinding overhead kick. I was very excited with what I'd seen. It then turned out that the commentators had got him mixed up with a different Croatian sub and he'd come on for a few minutes at the end but not really done anything. All in all, bit of a wasted scouting report looking back.

Damn hahaha !! I admit i got excited at the thought of us getting Igor before the likes of Juventus etc.. Next time leave the scouting mission to the pro's eh.

ANFIELDGATES · « **Reply #74 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:49:48 pm »

Quote from: bravoco on October 26, 2010, 05:41:06 am

Brilliant, but what's missing is the Fulham goal celebration, where he looks absolutely bewildered that he's scored such a stormer.

Or maybe he just always looked that way.

quite...everytime the camera was on him he had this stan laurel expression on his face,he always looked like he just got up outa bed,priceless!

Shanklygates · « **Reply #75 on:** December 4, 2014, 03:56:21 pm »

Smiling on the inside

Igor was great

Samie · « **Reply #76 on:** December 4, 2014, 04:09:40 pm »

IGOR! IGOR!

paulrazor · « **Reply #77 on:** December 4, 2014, 04:32:46 pm »

some story did the rounds on one website. it said igor and whoever he roomed with were away on pre season. his team mate woke up to see if he wanted to head down for breakfast, igor stayed put

said team mate however decided he wanted nothing when he saw the buffet and headed back up only to see igor sweating profusely after a furious wank. said there was man juice everywhere

Keith Lard · « **Reply #78 on:** December 4, 2014, 04:41:13 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on December 4, 2014, 04:32:46 pm

some story did the rounds on one website. it said igor and whoever he roomed with were away on pre season. his team mate woke up to see if he wanted to head down for breakfast, igor stayed put

said team mate however decided he wanted nothing when he saw the buffet and headed back up only to see igor sweating profusely after a furious wank. said there was man juice everywhere

Thanks for that lovely festive tale.

paulrazor · « **Reply #79 on:** December 4, 2014, 04:41:47 pm »

Quote from: Vishy on December 4, 2014, 04:41:13 pm

Thanks for that lovely festive tale.

oh your very welcome

http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/index.php/articles.html/_/fe/10-players-that-shook-the-kop-with-laughter/10-pwstk-wl-1-igor-biscan-r92