Author Topic: Andy Robertson (Andrew Henry Robertson MBE) (Read 788325 times)

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #40 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:27:11 pm »

Nice one, welcome to Anfield, Andy!

PeterTheRed ... · « **Reply #41 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:29:02 pm »

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Klopp hails Robertson's 'incredible personal journey'

Jürgen Klopp has paid tribute to the 'incredible personal journey' undertaken by Andy Robertson prior to sealing his move to Liverpool today.

And the Reds boss believes the defender's meteoric rise proves he has the necessary characteristics to ensure he continues progressing at Anfield.

Just four years ago, Robertson was earning a living as a supermarket cashier and working at Hampden Park while playing in the fourth tier of Scottish football with amateur outfit Queen's Park.

His performances for the Glasgow club earned him a move to the Premiership with Dundee United, where he continued to excel and gained PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year recognition before sealing a switch to Hull City.

Robertson has since established himself as a capable Premier League performer, leading to 15 senior Scotland caps and his move to LFC.

For Klopp, the never-say-die attitude displayed by the full-back en route to Anfield shows that there is even more to come.

"For Andrew this is another big step on what has been a quite incredible personal journey in a very short space of time," he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“I love his story; where he has come from professionally to reach this point.

"When you speak to him it is clear why he makes his progress. He has a burning love for playing football - he really loves the game.

"His attitude is outstanding - absolutely outstanding. His talent and skills - also very, very good.

"He has experience of this competition, the Premier League, and he has the mentality and quality to get even better.

"I know our environment will benefit him and help him push himself even more than he has already. This is a player who does not limit his ambition, I think."

Klopp regularly used the versatile James Milner in Robertson's preferred position of left-back last season as the Reds sealed a return to the Champions League.

And the manager says he is now spoiled for choice in that area as he gears his squad up for a more packed fixture list this time around.

"This addition gives us fantastic competition in the left full-back position now," he added.

"Obviously, James Milner did very well for us last season there and can play most positions on the football pitch. Alberto Moreno looks really good in pre-season and we have Jon Flanagan back, who can play left or right full-back.

"This signing strengthens us at full-back and I'm really pleased about this."

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/269163-klopp-hails-robertson-s-incredible-personal-journey

SerbianScouser · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:29:37 pm »

Good luck to the lad, hope he turns out good, we could really use a quality left back.

Now the FB positions are boxed off just like DM and striker ones, now onto CB, CM and maybe a wide-forward. Only a couple of players more needed to build a very nice and competitive squad.

Samie · « **Reply #43 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:33:15 pm »

SwordInYourGut · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:34:00 pm »

Quote from: Lustig on July 21, 2017, 04:18:17 pm

Average lean. FSG cheaping out again, we need players with world class leans like Clyne. I'm tired of FSG buying all these average young players and hoping they'll lean better when they sign their next contract.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:34:46 pm »

Excellent news, welcome Andy

YNWA

Garnier · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:36:58 pm »

sappening Robertson

Make that left back spot your own!

Number 26 like our last scot Charlie Adam btw

BabuYagu · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:40:28 pm »

Quote from: Samie on July 21, 2017, 04:33:15 pm

"Is this one of those moments everyone jumps out and shouts SURPRISE ANDY, Welcome to the club!!!"
"No"

clinical · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:40:30 pm »

Quote from: Garnier on July 21, 2017, 04:36:58 pm

sappening Robertson

Make that left back spot your own!

Number 26 like our last scot Charlie Adam btw

Why would you curse him like that?

Fordy will be here now saying he's the best fullback in prem

Garnier · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:44:02 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 21, 2017, 04:40:30 pm

Why would you curse him like that?

Fordy will be here now saying he's the best fullback in prem

it's like that popular saying "Sometimes it gets curse before it gets better", or am i wrong?

LFCTikiTaka · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:45:14 pm »

Andy Robertson: The First Interview

https://vimeo.com/226457802

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:45:24 pm »

Why did i look at the title of the thread and assume it was a prank?

clinical · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:48:12 pm »

Quote from: Garnier on July 21, 2017, 04:44:02 pm

it's like that popular saying "Sometimes it gets curse before it gets better", or am i wrong?

haha,

Well I have never been more neutral about a signing before. On paper it's not exactly a good or bad signing. Just have to wait and see how he does. Very much doubt he'll be anywhere near first choice to begin with. Let's hope he improves and does better than Moreno.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #53 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:48:45 pm »

Welcome, Andy. I hope he turns out to be a good signing.

Samvice · « **Reply #54 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:49:44 pm »

Welcome. Been too long since we had a Scotsman.

morrisonlfc · « **Reply #55 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:49:53 pm »

Welcome Andy!

redmark · « **Reply #56 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:51:05 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 21, 2017, 04:07:30 pm

Decent price.

Milner will be first choice still I'm guessing?

Probably shouldn't be.
https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=336016.0

El Lobo · « **Reply #57 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:51:25 pm »

Very impressive lean

SteveLFC · « **Reply #58 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:52:24 pm »

Really super impressed with this lad in his first interview, comes across as very confident and with maturity beyond his years. Got a good feeling about this one.. Welcome to LFC, YNWA!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #59 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:55:17 pm »

Quote from: SteveLFC on July 21, 2017, 04:52:24 pm

Really super impressed with this lad in his first interview, comes across as very confident and with maturity beyond his years. Got a good feeling about this one.. Welcome to LFC, YNWA!

That's because he's 46 in Scotch years.

Samie · « **Reply #60 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:59:16 pm »

i'm drinking Irn-Bru in his honour today.

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #61 on:** July 21, 2017, 04:59:27 pm »

Think BabuYagu has a lot to do with the good reception this is getting here so far. A few weeks ago in the Robertson thread (before the glorious stats analysis by Babu) there weren't many here who were favourable to this move.... Actually almost makes me think that Babu has been hired by the FSG PR department...

Seriously though, I'm delighted we've finally signed him. Said back when Klopp joined that Robertson would be a perfect fit for his style and I think he'll be a big success, so much so that I think this will look like a steal at £8m a few months down the line (in fact in my opinion it already does when compared to other transfers in the PL).

Loves a one-two and bursting up the pitch, doesn't shy away from tackles, and has pace... which are the ingredients of a good Klopp fullback. Not to mention his "outstanding attitude" which is undoubtedly a big reason why Klopp has signed him.

SteveLFC · « **Reply #62 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:02:47 pm »

Quote from: Decent User Name on July 21, 2017, 04:55:17 pm

That's because he's 46 in Scotch years.

Still younger than me..

tubby · « **Reply #63 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:03:35 pm »

Think he'll do well here, having a left-footer at left back is going to have a big impact on our attacking play. If we do manage to land Keita and VVD for crazy money, then going for someone at this price makes a lot of sense.

Nervous lean though.

Medellin · « **Reply #64 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:03:36 pm »

Welcome to our club!

Make that position your own lad.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:08:32 pm »

Welcome and good luck

I hope he does brilliantly for us.

Looks very slim for a defender

asim173 · « **Reply #66 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:09:12 pm »

Hopefully will grow into a great LB for the club.

Sell off Moreno now, have no need for him in the squad anymore.

Milner/Robertson - LB
Clyne/Trent/Flanagan - RB

Ranking of full backs in Klopp's mind?

Ziltoid · « **Reply #67 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:11:59 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on July 21, 2017, 04:18:47 pm

Young immature lean, he'll get better.

Yep, looks a tad tentative.

North Red · « **Reply #68 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:18:53 pm »

Quote from: asim173 on July 21, 2017, 05:09:12 pm

Hopefully will grow into a great LB for the club.

Sell off Moreno now, have no need for him in the squad anymore.

Milner/Robertson - LB
Clyne/Trent/Flanagan - RB

Ranking of full backs in Klopp's mind?

Still need Moreno to be Phils mate. [emoji6]

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:19:01 pm »

Quote from: asim173 on July 21, 2017, 05:09:12 pm

Hopefully will grow into a great LB for the club.

Sell off Moreno now, have no need for him in the squad anymore.

Milner/Robertson - LB
Clyne/Trent/Flanagan - RB

Ranking of full backs in Klopp's mind?

Robertson said in the interview (when asked about his goals for the next 12 months) that his aim is to be a starting XI player, and I think he has a very good chance to usurp Milner given that he offers a more natural left-footed option to stretch opponents in a low-block in particular.

That said, it's probably most likely that Milner is the starting LB at the start of the season as Robertson gets up to speed tactically, but as the season progresses I think Robertson will gradually get more responsibility. I can see the Milner vs Robertson question being a common topic of discussion this season, but I'd imagine that Klopp is just delighted to have two competent left backs who he can trust and rotate through the season.

As for Flanagan, might sound harsh but I think he's just on the tour to make up numbers. Klopp wants to play 2 different XI's each half in games, and Flanagan gives the team cover in case one of the other fullbacks are injured or need some rest. I'd be very surprised if Flanagan is still in the squad when the window shuts.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #70 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:20:58 pm »

I like this signing. I assume he'll start the season as second choice behind Milner but I hopefully he'll be pushing for a first team place before too long.

Ski · « **Reply #71 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:22:42 pm »

He looks absolutely made up. Good for him. Welcome Robbo lad!

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #72 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:22:56 pm »

Very pleased with this one, think he will surprise people in and around the penalty area. More than just the steady Eddie some are portraying him as (in fact I think defensively he can improve a lot)

Coutinho will love playing 1-2's with him down the left

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #73 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:23:46 pm »

Good luck to the lad. Here's to a long successful career here. He's a lucky boy.

Iska · « **Reply #74 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:29:16 pm »

Delighted with this, good luck lad. Made up that we have a Queen's Park alumnus on the books.

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #75 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:31:52 pm »

Welcome to the club Andy Robertson

markedasred · « **Reply #76 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:47:58 pm »

Quote from: Garnier on July 21, 2017, 04:36:58 pm

sappening Robertson

Make that left back spot your own!

Number 26 like our last scot Charlie Adam btw

Coutinho can be his water carrier.

invader_gir · « **Reply #77 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:51:19 pm »

Quote from: Lustig on July 21, 2017, 04:18:17 pm

Everyone knows a true potential of a player lies in his leaning talents.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #78 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:58:53 pm »

All rite, a Scotsman back at the club..

Welcome Andy lad!

Oddball · « **Reply #79 on:** July 21, 2017, 06:10:32 pm »

Cracking. With all the hohar about VVD and Kieth this one snuck in almost. Delighted we have got a LB in.

Quote from: clinical on July 21, 2017, 04:07:30 pm

Decent price.

Milner will be first choice still I'm guessing?

Yes and no. I think Milner would get the important games as such, but there should be plenty of rotation IMO mate. Signing this lad though does give us the opportunity to have an extra body in Midfield with Milner.