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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #760 on: April 25, 2014, 01:10:50 pm »
Still gutted I never got a shirt with his name on.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #761 on: April 25, 2014, 01:36:22 pm »
Lovely interview.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #762 on: April 25, 2014, 01:56:34 pm »
I miss him. Wish he was in the squad today, popping up with beauties every week.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #763 on: April 25, 2014, 02:06:47 pm »
His twitter feed keeps on giving.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #764 on: April 25, 2014, 02:17:56 pm »
the coutinho haircut

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #765 on: April 25, 2014, 04:44:39 pm »
I still love that little man to bits.  That's a cracking interview.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #766 on: April 26, 2014, 09:36:37 am »
loved seeing this man on the pitch with his flicks and tricks, still very mobile as well.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #767 on: April 26, 2014, 09:47:21 am »
“I always watch all the Liverpool games. I know they still sing my song. I always put the surround sound on my TV so I can hear that clearly in my house!”


The man is class personified!
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #768 on: April 26, 2014, 10:12:02 am »
He was always the scapegoat though wasn't he? The abuse that lad got from some so called fans for a misplaced pass or a stray shot. Lucas used to get it, Henderson as well. One of my old favourites, Craig Johnston was a whipping boy as well. Not having a go at anyone on here by the way.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #769 on: April 26, 2014, 10:23:29 am »
The abuse that lad got from some so called fans for a misplaced pass or a stray shot.

Not as much as he got from Gerrard most games.



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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #770 on: April 26, 2014, 11:51:29 am »
how did this become vehicle for negativity and oneupmanship,

just stick to how good he was please.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #771 on: April 26, 2014, 11:57:16 am »
...

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/apr/24/luis-garcia-liverpool-chelsea-ghost-goal-2005
He's still on about THAT goal- after all these years! lol!
Gald to see it left a lasting mark on him :lmao

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #772 on: April 26, 2014, 12:23:13 pm »
Class Act.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #773 on: April 26, 2014, 12:34:18 pm »
how did this become vehicle for negativity and oneupmanship,

just stick to how good he was please.

It that was aimed at me, point taken. I was in grumpy old git mode. To get back on track, what I really loved about Little Luis was his ability to do something that made us all jump up from our seats. Yes, the Juventus goal will always be up there, but it was his faith in his ability to pull off a neat little trick when he was under pressure that will always stick in my mind.
As for the supposed ghost goal, from my spec it was a foot over the line!

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #774 on: April 26, 2014, 12:45:25 pm »
Whats that quote? .... on Luis about him chooses to jump through the window rather than use the door that is unlocked etc

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #775 on: April 26, 2014, 12:46:26 pm »
He's ace isn't he? He came from Barca.....
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #776 on: April 26, 2014, 12:49:00 pm »
I used to love the guy in Europe and in home matches in the league.

Away from home he would frustrate the hell out of me, losing the ball far too easily.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #777 on: April 26, 2014, 01:29:49 pm »
Wonderfully two-footed. Scored away at Spurs, Arsenal, the brace v Leverkusen, Chelsea away of course, Betis and CSKA aswell.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #778 on: April 26, 2014, 01:33:00 pm »
Wonderfully two-footed. Scored away at Spurs, Arsenal, the brace v Leverkusen, Chelsea away of course, Betis and CSKA aswell.

Magician.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #779 on: April 26, 2014, 01:36:54 pm »
Anderlecht. Don't forget Anderlecht. I hear there's post-doc physicists at MIT still trying to work that one out.

Of course!

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #780 on: April 26, 2014, 02:23:43 pm »
Nearly nine years have passed since Spaniard made that decisive contribution in 2005 Champions League semi-final

Luis Garcia has warned Jose Mourinho he will feel “the power of Anfield” once again in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown with Liverpool FC.

Nearly nine years have passed since the little Spaniard made the decisive contribution on an unforgettable night in L4 to fire the Reds to the 2005 Champions League final.

Garcia’s early strike – which Mourinho has always insisted never crossed the line – gave Rafa Benitez’s side something to hold on to during a pulsating semi-final second leg.

A fervent crowd carried Liverpool to glory at Chelsea’s expense and Garcia believes history will repeat itself this weekend as the current crop look to step a giant step closer to landing the Premier League title.

“From the moment I walked out on the pitch before kick-off that night the atmosphere was electric,” Garcia told the ECHO.

“What was amazing was that fans kept it going for the whole game. That was one of the biggest and most enjoyable games I ever played in.

“Of course scoring that goal makes you remembered for your whole life. It was fantastic to be able to give the people that moment of happiness.

“I heard that even this week Mourinho was still saying it didn’t cross the line. What I do know is that I think it was better for Chelsea that the referee awarded the goal rather than give us a penalty and send off their keeper.

“The most important time you feel that incredible Anfield support in matches is when you are struggling and up against it.

“When you don’t know what to do and the other team is pushing you, that’s when you really feel the power of the crowd. They help you to keep working and go forward.

“The fans will be there for the team again on Sunday. This is the most important game of the season and they will help them get the victory they need.”

Garcia was granted a hero’s reception on his return to Anfield earlier this week. The 35-year-old played for Gerard Houllier’s Rest of the World Legends against Kenny Dalglish’s UK and Irish Legends in the ‘Celebration of the 96’ charity match.

It may have been seven years since he represented the club but his bond with Merseyside remains strong.

His name is still chanted by Kopites on a regular basis and the feeling of respect is mutual.

“It was beautiful to be back,” said Madrid-based Garcia, who spent the last three years of his playing career in Mexico before announcing his retirement in January.

“It’s unbelievable the feeling you have when you step on that grass.

“I enjoyed it so much to be back playing in front of 44,000 fans with all the legends around. You wouldn’t get a crowd that big for a charity game at any other club around the world.

“I miss many things – living in the city, the club and the people – so having the chance to play here again was great.

“It’s always been like this with the fans here. The people have always treated me so well.

“They are always in touch with me through Twitter and Facebook and I can feel that support from far away.

“I always watch all the Liverpool games. I know they still sing my song. I always put the surround sound on my TV so I can hear that clearly in my house!”


Garcia, who scored 30 goals in 121 games for the Reds between 2004 and 2007, has watched the Reds’ resurgence under Brendan Rodgers with delight this season.

Victory on Sunday would equal a club record of 12 successive league wins set back in 1990. It would also put the Reds, who are currently five points clear of Chelsea, on the brink of ending their 24-year title drought.

With three games remaining, Garcia is supremely confident that Rodgers’ men will hold their nerve.

“Like every Liverpool fan, I have enjoyed this great season,” he said.

“They are going to make history. I believe they will win the title.

“There were many people who doubted them a few months ago and were waiting for Liverpool to slip up but it hasn’t happened. Even when they didn’t have the best of games, they continued winning. They deserve the title because they have been so consistent.


“I met Brendan for the first time before the legends game. He said: ‘Hola, Luis, como estas?’ (Hi, Luis, how are you?)

“I felt like he was an old friend! That’s important as a manager. Yes, you have to be serious and you have to make the players work hard but after that to be a human being is very important.

“I can see why players enjoy playing for him and how he gets the best out of them.

“I think something is building here. Liverpool are building a new era under Brendan. Hopefully for the next few years they will be at the top and fighting for big titles.”

Garcia was part of the Reds side who won the Champions League in 2005 and the FA Cup in similarly dramatic circumstances 12 months later.

On both occasions the inspiration was provided by Steven Gerrard and the former Barcelona man is desperate to see the talismanic skipper finally get his hands on the one trophy which has always eluded him.

“You can see what this means to Steven with his performances on the pitch,” Garcia added.

“He’s in the last few years of his career and he knows there aren’t many chances left for him to win the Premier League.

“Now he’s got the chance right there and he deserves it. He has been one of the best players in the history of football, not just in terms of Liverpool.

“It’s amazing to think how important he was to Liverpool when we won the Champions League and how important he still is all these years on.

“I heard what Zizou (Zinedine Zidane) said recently about how Steven was the complete midfielder and could have played for anyone in Europe.

“He’s right. He’s a player every club would love to have in their team and he deserves this kind of title.”

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #781 on: April 26, 2014, 03:09:42 pm »
Love Luis, wish he stayed for another coupla years :wave
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #782 on: April 27, 2014, 01:25:18 am »
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“I heard that even this week Mourinho was still saying it didn’t cross the line. What I do know is that I think it was better for Chelsea that the referee awarded the goal rather than give us a penalty and send off their keeper.

His shiftyness, trickery, love and respect for the fans aside, it is statements like this that make him a fucking legend!!!!! Luis Garcia. He Drinks Sangria...

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #783 on: April 27, 2014, 07:59:45 am »
Call me arl Mr Suspicious, his song may get an airing today, once or twice!
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #784 on: April 27, 2014, 11:29:01 pm »
Lovely to see him come on the pitch before the game today. Shame he didn't bring us a bit of luck.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #785 on: April 28, 2014, 11:43:51 am »
He was sitting a couple of rows behind me in the Main Stand and seemed delighted by the reception he was getting - full of smiles and happy to pose for photos etc - a  true legend.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #786 on: April 28, 2014, 06:25:52 pm »
we could have done with the old luis yesterday

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #787 on: April 28, 2014, 06:31:27 pm »
Garcia would be near the top of my list of players that left lfc too early

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #788 on: April 28, 2014, 06:59:09 pm »
Great to see him, and a great rendition of his song to accompany his appearance.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #789 on: April 28, 2014, 07:49:07 pm »
Love the man, glad he feels such a special connection with us still. Will always have him up there as one of my favourite players.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #790 on: April 28, 2014, 08:23:56 pm »
Lovely to see him come on the pitch before the game today. Shame he didn't bring us a bit of luck.

Shame he didn't perform his Chico Time song either.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #791 on: April 30, 2014, 04:28:26 pm »
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #792 on: April 30, 2014, 07:37:23 pm »
Of course!

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Amazing goal. No idea how he managed to get the power on it from that angle.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #793 on: May 29, 2014, 04:41:19 pm »


I love how Luis has been promoting things for us the last little while. He could become an unofficial semi-ambassador for us down the road.

Has so much love for Liverpool, like most ex-players do.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #794 on: May 29, 2014, 05:04:54 pm »


I love how Luis has been promoting things for us the last little while. He could become an unofficial semi-ambassador for us down the road.

Has so much love for Liverpool, like most ex-players do.

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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #795 on: May 29, 2014, 11:27:56 pm »


I love how Luis has been promoting things for us the last little while. He could become an unofficial semi-ambassador for us down the road.

Has so much love for Liverpool, like most ex-players do.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #796 on: May 30, 2014, 01:48:31 am »
Goes down as one of the most loved players who has worn the shirt. Kind of reminds me of the love and affection the classics are held in such as Terry Mac etc... Class bloke and some of his goals are incredible.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #797 on: May 30, 2014, 05:27:40 am »
One of my favourite players growing up.

I wasn't there for the 2005 Chelsea goal but I was at Old Trafford for the better one. Jesus F christ. What a goal. Legend.
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #798 on: May 30, 2014, 07:12:22 am »
<3  <3
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Re: Luis Garcia
« Reply #799 on: July 7, 2014, 03:34:04 pm »
Rafa Benitez: "I'll always keep in my heart the good times I've had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager. Thank you so much once more and always remember: You'll never walk alone."