Author Topic: Barnes pride at new LFC role (Read 6642 times)

Chakan · « **on:** December 20, 2011, 06:09:21 pm »

Kop legend John Barnes has spoken of his pride after taking over the presidency of Liverpool's Disabled Supporters Association.

At a gala Christmas dinner at Anfield last week, attended by first team defender Sebastian Coates and outgoing president Alan Kennedy, Barnes addressed over 200 members of the LDSA and revealed the huge sense of honour he feels at being asked to assume such a prestigious position.

"I was asked six weeks ago and I didn't need to think twice," he said. "I know Alan Kennedy has done a great job as president and if I can do half as well then I'll be pleased.

"Football is all about the fans. Fans are the club. The only people I think who should kiss the badge are the fans. Players come and go, as we've seen, but fans are the heartbeat of the club - and especially at this club.

"Liverpool fans are special. Shankly started it and you can see today how the fans identify with the players and identify with the club. They get their strength from the club.

"I appreciate how difficult it is for disabled supporters to get around and to get to games, but they always show their commitment by turning up in their droves. It was the least I could do to become the LDSA president and I'm really looking forward to the next twelve months."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/barnes-pride-at-new-lfc-role

canyouhearhimcalling · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:25:39 pm »

well done JB

PIPA23 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:37:38 pm »

Great news!

Snail · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:39:24 pm »

Well in.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:39:58 pm »

Nice one.

Pistolero · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:41:47 pm »

Digger's a legend...

The Jackal · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:44:42 pm »

Great stuff. The more involvement Barnes has with the club the better as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely love him. A true legend.

.Mike · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:47:46 pm »

Nice to see Coates there!

dnkw · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:50:57 pm »

Good lad!

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:13:45 pm »

Nice one Digger!!

youll never walk alone it · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:14:54 pm »

Hed transform the present side into title contenders without question, well in john.

HoinkDoink · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:16:03 pm »

Barnes YNWA

smokey dmk1 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:17:04 pm »

my idol

Always_A_Red · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:18:56 pm »

Nice 1. Good news

Stussy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:22:26 pm »

Quote from: smokey dmk1 on December 20, 2011, 07:17:04 pm

my idol

This ^^^

I hope his role with us is widened in the future too. Should be one of our lifetime global ambassadors.

Apollo · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:24:53 pm »

Great speech, lovely man, thanks for posting it!

God's Left Peg · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:25:22 pm »

Quote from: .Mike on December 20, 2011, 06:47:46 pm

Nice to see Coates there!

Yes, for sure.

Nessy76 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:53:07 pm »

Quote from: youll never walk alone it on December 20, 2011, 07:14:54 pm

Hed transform the present side into title contenders without question, well in john.

I almost had a spasm there, until I realised you meant as a player!
Good news, always a big place for John Barnes in my heart.

chanti · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:55:25 pm »

Barnes is a legend

Awesome player he was

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:56:03 pm »

Thought he was involved at one of the youth levels then. Should always be a place for the true legends at the club.

Well-in Digger.

Lenstar · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2011, 10:31:36 pm »

Guy I aspired to be when I was growing up and playing.

True Lfc legend. Pleased for him

barneystuta · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2011, 11:54:53 am »

Quote from: Lenstar on December 20, 2011, 10:31:36 pm

Guy I aspired to be when I was growing up and playing.

True Lfc legend. Pleased for him

Same here.

Great to have him involved with the club.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:02:02 pm »

He's a good lad. When I was seeing a nurse in Walton Nurses Home he was never out of the place

Legend

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:44:03 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on December 20, 2011, 07:22:26 pm

I hope his role with us is widened in the future too. Should be one of our lifetime global ambassadors.

Agreed he is a terrific person and ideal for this role.

JohnBarnesBigToe · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:54:46 pm »

Nice one Digger.

tbonejones · « **Reply #25 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:57:51 pm »

Great player, great man. Really good to see another legend back at the club and I hope his involvement increases as time goes on

jckliew · « **Reply #26 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:04:46 pm »

Whatta player he was!

1021 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:05:45 pm »

Firstly well done to John, always good to see Liverpool legends involved in some capacity, and he is a proper Liverpool legend in word and in deed, obviously a superb footballer (though before my time) but loyal to this football Club and its employees.

John has a media presence but never uses it for cheap, disparaging soundbytes, but articulates his views well and supports the Liverpool cause. It is a great shame that the same cannt be said for a great number of iconic Liverpool players who act like idiots when given a microphone.

Secondly, great to see Coates there and his English must be coming along nicely if he is up there speaking to those present. Though I doubt it is far along enough to have a clue what Alan Kennedy is saying.

skeebo · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:06:22 pm »

Absolutely love this man! I met him a few years back, made my dreams come true as he is my all time fave player. He didn't disappoint, a total gentleman!

Legend!

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:19:01 pm »

Quote from: smokey dmk1 on December 20, 2011, 07:17:04 pm

my idol

Just this ^

Love Digger as a player and think he's a proper good bloke.
The more involvement we can find for him at the club the better.

CRAZY HORSE EMLYN · « **Reply #30 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:54:54 pm »

John Barnes. Still John Barnes. STILL John Barnes. BARNES! GOALl!

CRAZY HORSE EMLYN · « **Reply #31 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:56:38 pm »

By the way, those pictures are wonderful. If you ever want to show what the club is, how it operates, and what it means to people...

Hazell · « **Reply #32 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:58:41 pm »

Well in. Been a great unofficial ambassador for the club and deserves a role in an official capacity.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 21, 2011, 02:00:32 pm »

Quote from: Chalky Boots on December 21, 2011, 01:19:01 pm

Love Digger as a player and think he's a proper good bloke.
The more involvement we can find for him at the club the better.

Agreed. An absolute legend. Glad to see the club keeping him close.