Author Topic: Ragnar Klavan (Read 130084 times)

sms1986 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:52:50 pm »

Welcome to Liverpool, Ragnar!

planet-terror · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:55:47 pm »

welcome abroad Ragnar..

Van Halen · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:00:17 pm »

"... was playing well in the PL, and looked a quality signing until he was brutally Ragnar'd when they hosted Liverpool. After which he has not played to the same effect."

Welcome Ragnar!

Carra-ton · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:06:02 pm »

I found leaning pics on twitter.
Welcome to Liverpool! Looks a smart, no-risk signing.

Also, what a name!

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:06:17 pm »

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #45 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:10:28 pm »

Welcome. Don't score loads of oggies like the last fella and all will be good.

88_RED · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:12:54 pm »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on July 20, 2016, 12:28:18 pm

Appears that his shadow is a floodlight.

He will be a "Tower of Strength" for us..

Digger2God · « **Reply #47 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:25:34 pm »

All hail King Ragnar!

Chakan · « **Reply #48 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:26:13 pm »

Welcome! Hopefully fills that much needed 4th choice CB role.

Fiasco · « **Reply #49 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:28:02 pm »

I love this guy already and I don't even know why. I think he's got '94th minute derby winner' written all over him.

Welcome

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #50 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:29:58 pm »

Stupid feckin Skyrim song!

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #51 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:30:42 pm »

Hope he doesn't catch the Liverpool CB injury curse. Good luck and welcome.

PhilV · « **Reply #52 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:39:51 pm »

No leaning pictures? #RagnarOut

MrDub · « **Reply #53 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:40:36 pm »

Cool, hope he is that guy that can restore some confidence to the back 4. Got a good feeling about this one.

lfcthekop · « **Reply #54 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:41:57 pm »

Welcome Klavan to the best club in the world!

YNWA

Oberyn_Martell · « **Reply #55 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:46:47 pm »

Welcomes beat up all the other strikers please but not ours!

Iska · « **Reply #56 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:48:12 pm »

You can beat up Mario if you want.

Samie · « **Reply #57 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:08:01 pm »

Adam_LFC · « **Reply #58 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:08:12 pm »

Know nothing about him. Hoping he can become a cult hero though.

ShrewKop · « **Reply #59 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:08:18 pm »

One hard bastard out, one hard bastard in

Zizou · « **Reply #60 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:11:23 pm »

Come a long way from Rorikstead, that's for sure.

thisyearisouryear · « **Reply #61 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:13:23 pm »

Have absolutely no clue about him. I am guessing it is a Caulker type signing ? Anyway, hope he lights up the field whenever he gets the chance.

NaivetyinBlack · « **Reply #62 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:13:45 pm »

Quote from: shadowbane on July 20, 2016, 01:29:58 pm

Stupid feckin Skyrim song!

Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red
Who came riding to Whiterun from ole Rorikstead

And the braggart did swagger and brandish his blade
As he told of bold battles and gold he had made

But then he went quiet, did Ragnar the Red
When he met the shield-maiden Matilda, who said;

"Oh, you talk and you lie and you drink all our mead
Now I think it's high time that you lie down and bleed!"

And so then came clashing and slashing of steel
As the brave lass Matilda charged in, full of zeal

And the braggart named Ragnar was boastful no more-
When his ugly red head rolled around on the floor!

Its epic.

4pool · « **Reply #63 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:14:14 pm »

Ummmmmmmmmm.

There's only one King at Liverpool Football Club and it's not Ragnar.

Other than that, do us proud lad.

PeterTheRed ... · « **Reply #64 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:23:14 pm »

Interesting stat:

Only 1 player has made more blocks than Ragnar Klavan in the Bundesliga last season.

Joel Matip.

Medellin · « **Reply #65 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:24:00 pm »

Still no official lean foto

Samie · « **Reply #66 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:53:21 pm »

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #67 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:01:59 pm »

Quote from: NativityinBlack on July 20, 2016, 02:13:45 pm

Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red
Who came riding to Whiterun from ole Rorikstead

And the braggart did swagger and brandish his blade
As he told of bold battles and gold he had made

But then he went quiet, did Ragnar the Red
When he met the shield-maiden Matilda, who said;

"Oh, you talk and you lie and you drink all our mead
Now I think it's high time that you lie down and bleed!"

And so then came clashing and slashing of steel
As the brave lass Matilda charged in, full of zeal

And the braggart named Ragnar was boastful no more-
When his ugly red head rolled around on the floor!

Its epic.

I hope you didn't type that from memory lol

Miltonred · « **Reply #68 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:03:30 pm »

Looks like a very accomplished CB. Nicely composed on the ball, athletic blocking, and good in the air.
He seems to play LCB, same as Sakho and Lovren's preferred role. Matip preferring RCB.

rocco · « **Reply #69 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:01:20 pm »

Thought it was only a 2 year contract ?

Says long term ...

redk84 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:05:29 pm »

Welcome!

hope he turns out to be an astute signing.

GREAT Name

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #71 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:08:23 pm »

Never seen him play but I guess Klopp's probably watched him regularly over the last couple of seasons and thinks he'll make a solid 4th choice CB.

Welcome and hope he exceeds expectations

MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #72 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:15:19 pm »

Quote from: shadowbane on July 20, 2016, 01:29:58 pm

Stupid feckin Skyrim song!

Can't wait for him to Fus Ro Dah the fuck outta Sterling this season.

lindylou100 · « **Reply #73 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:42:15 pm »

Phew! with Skirtel gone I was worried about the balance of haircuts at the club, what with the spate of top knots and all. Good to see Klavan fill the buzz cut gap.

DG · « **Reply #74 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:58:12 pm »

King Ragnar?

That's Jovanovic that is welcome back lad

Samie · « **Reply #75 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:05:05 pm »

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/228266-klopp-klavan-was-the-one-i-wanted-for-this-position

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Ragnar Klavan’s performances against Borussia Dortmund more recently Liverpool are what prompted Jürgen Klopp to identify him as the right man to bolster the Reds’ defensive ranks, insists the manager.

The Estonia captain completed a switch to Anfield on Wednesday after four seasons and over 120 appearances in the Bundesliga with FC Augsburg.

Klavan will be familiar to his new supporters having lined up against Liverpool in both legs of the Europa League last 32 tie back in February.

And it was having watched his qualities up close as an opposing manager that Klopp admits prompted him to swoop for the 30-year-old.

He told Liverpoolfc.com: "At the end of last season I knew that if we decided to take somebody in this position he was the one I wanted. Now I'm really happy with the options we have got at centre back.

“I've seen up close for three seasons how good his performances in Germany have been and last season we got chance to see him against us - and a lot in preparation - for our games against Augsburg.

“The last time he played against us at Dortmund they had 10 men and he defended really well to help them get a clean sheet and a win.

“He will bring us really good qualities with his defensive intelligence and ability on the ball and he is a left-footed player so will give us extra balance.

“I know that he is not only a very good player but the type of mentality and person who is coming here to fight and to win.

“He has had chances to move to some very big clubs but showed loyalty to Augsburg and now we've beaten some big teams for him to come here. I think he has made a great decision!"

hide5seek · « **Reply #76 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:22:47 pm »

Anyone know much about his defensive abilities?

CHOPPER · « **Reply #77 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:27:54 pm »

Quote from: hide5seek on July 20, 2016, 05:22:47 pm

Anyone know much about his defensive abilities?

Currently with him being fit and able to play, would be his main ability at the moment.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #78 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:33:42 pm »

Think this will prove to be an astute signing. Looks front-foot & decent on the ball.

G1-tiga · « **Reply #79 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:37:46 pm »

Really glad about this signing after Kolo and Skrtel have left. Welcome Ragnar!

Possibly jumping the gun a bit, but does anyone know if he'd be allowed to make an appearance tonight? Just curious.