Author Topic: Xherdan Shaqiri - Sponsored by The Cube (Read 449967 times)

Morgana · « **Reply #3200 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:11:41 pm »

£9M is a pittance for such a quality player, but am happy for him that he gets to go and get more playing time. He was outstanding in the Euros. Am also happy that we're not selling another one of our special ones to PSG, who we could meet in the CL again. Best of luck, Big Shaq! Thanks for the lovely memories.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #3201 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:17:48 pm »

Good luck Shaq lad

palimpsest · « **Reply #3202 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:21:18 pm »

He more than did his part and played a crucial role in our journey to no. 7. He’ll do great at Lyon. Thank you Shaq and good luck!

RedG13 · « **Reply #3203 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:24:27 pm »

Best of Luck to him

koptommy93 · « **Reply #3204 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:31:54 pm »

Slightly concerned by the size of our squad with these outgoings, good luck to him.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3205 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:36:57 pm »

Quote from: koptommy93 on August 22, 2021, 09:31:54 pm

Slightly concerned by the size of our squad with these outgoings, good luck to him.

Eliott has essentially replaced him

KurtVerbose · « **Reply #3206 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:43:29 pm »

I thought he was great at Basel, really wanted us to sign him. Was disappointed when he went to Bayern, and again when he went to Inter. I couldn't work out the Stoke move given his quality. Was delighted when he joined us, and he's been great for us apart from his injuries.

Wishing him a lot of luck at Lyon.

Wild Romany Boy · « **Reply #3207 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:50:44 pm »

Good luck to him. He gave me many wonderful memories and he can leave with his head held high.

Hope he does really well. He is a quality player.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3208 on:** August 22, 2021, 10:11:13 pm »

Good luck Shaq.

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #3209 on:** August 22, 2021, 10:38:15 pm »

So now,
Lyon Vs PSG will be the battle of the left footed wizards!

Xerdan, don´t worry about Gini scoring. Lightning never strikes twice, the Gini is out of the botle after Barca.
To win against PSG, just make sure you vigorously ruffle the hair of the greedy little left footed midget who plays in his team. Its his secret "off" switch, deactivates him completely, Robbo says.

Also, put in a good word to -you know who- at PSG

Guz-kop · « **Reply #3210 on:** August 22, 2021, 10:45:47 pm »

He is the sort of quality squad player that wins you titles. 5.or 10 goal involvements a season or something like that is invaluable for players not playing regularly. Always felt he wasn't quite tactically the right fit for us but he gave some great moments and brought a quality to our play when he was involved. Good luck to him

mrantarctica · « **Reply #3211 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:01:38 pm »

A mercurial player always capable of the absolutely sublime. He came with perhaps a slight reputation of maybe being a bit different attitude wise but I thought he really took to the club and has been very professional. The only regret was that he didn't get a few more opportunities with us. Like others have said, perhaps not the best fit for us tactically which limited him to an impact super sub. I think he'll do well at Lyon, seems like a good club for him to go to. He'll also be crucial to Switzerland's World Cup bid and hopefully we can see him grace that tournament with his magic left foot. Leaves with very fond memories and a lot of good wishes for the future.

Boaty McBoatface · « **Reply #3212 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:27:30 pm »

Quote from: koptommy93 on August 22, 2021, 09:31:54 pm

Slightly concerned by the size of our squad with these outgoings, good luck to him.

He played 556 league minutes last season and 185 the season before. That's under 9 league games' worth in 2 seasons. His lack of availability was a bigger problem than his tactical fit.

I wish him well and his contributions will always be fondly remembered. Good luck Power Cube!

Golyo · « **Reply #3213 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:30:11 pm »

Last season was really cruel on him. With almost all our good headers missing large parts of the season the height of the squad limited his appearances to a minimum. 820 minutes really is not enough for a player of his calibre.

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #3214 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:33:49 pm »

Thank you Shaq for the memories. Mercurially talented and provided us with some great moments.

One of those 'could have been' players like Litmanen and Kewell for me

YNWA

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #3215 on:** August 23, 2021, 12:03:12 am »

Gutted to see him go but best for all parties.

newterp · « **Reply #3216 on:** August 23, 2021, 12:42:38 am »

Some great contributions - shame he couldn't stay fit more.

Regardless - really a great player - maybe not the precise fit for our system. But he was a great deal at the time - and we more or less are recouping our outlay (yeah it's a little less and we payed his wages for 3 season - but well worth it).

Good luck!

harleydanger · « **Reply #3217 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:01:30 am »

Incredibly surprised we lost money on him.

Anyway, cheers to him for the hilarity of having a hair transplant and coming back to preseason not allowed to head the ball.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #3218 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:01:34 am »

All the best to The Cube.

RedPat · « **Reply #3219 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:14:21 am »

Quote from: palimpsest on August 22, 2021, 09:21:18 pm

He more than did his part and played a crucial role in our journey to no. 7. He’ll do great at Lyon. Thank you Shaq and good luck!

I wish it was 7 but unfortunately it’s still only 6 maybe get to 7 this season with a bit of luck.

RainbowFlick · « **Reply #3220 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:15:08 am »

cult hero. got Ole his job too

good luck to him, with continued fitness he'll do great at Lyon.

jckliew · « **Reply #3221 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:21:20 am »

Champions League Legend

kcbworth · « **Reply #3222 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:44:55 am »

He's a class player that will do wherever he goes

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #3223 on:** August 23, 2021, 04:19:49 am »

Thanks for the memories Cube, all the best

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #3224 on:** August 23, 2021, 05:37:02 am »

Good player, hope he rips it up in France. All the best Shaq

Red Cactii · « **Reply #3225 on:** August 23, 2021, 06:14:23 am »

Played his part in our recent successes with some big goals and assists. All the best to him in France!

royhendo · « **Reply #3226 on:** August 23, 2021, 06:53:27 am »

All the very best to him. My wife is very fond of him, and so am
I.

RedSamba · « **Reply #3227 on:** August 23, 2021, 07:09:54 am »

all the best

Rush 82 · « **Reply #3228 on:** August 23, 2021, 07:18:39 am »

Loved this mad fella! Always gave his utmost - wishing him all the best and hope he does well.

Sad to see him leave but once again Klopp shows how much he values the individual wellbeing of his players by letting him go.

Best of luck Shaq!

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #3229 on:** August 23, 2021, 07:18:50 am »

It's a shame. Really wanted to see him in midfield 3 for extended period but he wasn't quite the right fit. His quality on the the ball was undeniable. If Lyon find a home for him centrally and he stays fit this is gonna be a great bargain for them

Tobelius · « **Reply #3230 on:** August 23, 2021, 07:20:22 am »

Best of luck Xherdan,our Cube always made me smile when he came on!

naYoRHa2b · « **Reply #3231 on:** August 23, 2021, 07:22:30 am »

Good luck to him

Jm55 · « **Reply #3232 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:24:47 am »

Quote from: Guz-kop on August 22, 2021, 10:45:47 pm

He is the sort of quality squad player that wins you titles. 5.or 10 goal involvements a season or something like that is invaluable for players not playing regularly. Always felt he wasn't quite tactically the right fit for us but he gave some great moments and brought a quality to our play when he was involved. Good luck to him

7 goals and 5 assists in 3 seasons for us.

He’s been an important part of what’s been achieved in his time here and he’s made some hugely important contributions but his output is being a bit overstated because he’s a likeable player.

Wish him all the best and he’ll be fondly remembered.

an fear dearg · « **Reply #3233 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:34:19 am »

Quote from: Jm55 on August 23, 2021, 08:24:47 am

7 goals and 5 assists in 3 seasons for us.

He’s been an important part of what’s been achieved in his time here and he’s made some hugely important contributions but his output is being a bit overstated because he’s a likeable player.

Agreed but also because the quality of the output when it happened and it’s importance. Hasn’t scores or assisted much but when he did it really counted. Best of luck Shaq!

Persephone · « **Reply #3234 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:36:25 am »

Thank you for THAT cross, hope has a better time of it at Lyon.

RedG13 · « **Reply #3235 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:43:00 am »

Quote from: Jm55 on August 23, 2021, 08:24:47 am

7 goals and 5 assists in 3 seasons for us.

He’s been an important part of what’s been achieved in his time here and he’s made some hugely important contributions but his output is being a bit overstated because he’s a likeable player.

Wish him all the best and he’ll be fondly remembered.

He was not fit at times how he had some moments. His 2 goals got Mourinho sacked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9VAv3aNk4
and was key in beating Barcelona at Anfield in the semis in route to #6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyWf87QDHo

Jm55 · « **Reply #3236 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:57:16 am »

Quote from: RedG13 on August 23, 2021, 08:43:00 am

He was not fit at times how he had some moments. His 2 goals got Mourinho sacked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9VAv3aNk4
and was key in beating Barcelona at Anfield in the semis in route to #6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyWf87QDHo

Yep he has had some great moments, he’ll be fondly remembered here for the United and Barca matches in particular.

tubby · « **Reply #3237 on:** August 23, 2021, 09:02:35 am »

Hope he tears it up over there. Time to shift Origi now and get an attacker who'll actually contribute in.

Jwils21 · « **Reply #3238 on:** August 23, 2021, 09:25:44 am »

Crucial assist for Gini's equaliser against Barca, double against the Mancs and a derby goal in the title winning season.

Deserves somewhere he can play consistently, highly technically gifted player who's still managed to stir up plenty of magical moments despite never nailing down a place in the team.

Wish him all the best!

an fear dearg · « **Reply #3239 on:** August 23, 2021, 09:35:31 am »

I think one of his best individual moments for pure technique was his cross for Mo versus West Ham. Sometime forgotten but that goal was an outstanding goal and his first time cross was an outstanding part of it.

https://youtu.be/EqFw7s3NI-U