Author Topic: Andy Robertson (Andrew Henry Robertson MBE) (Read 794142 times)

Carra-ton · « **Reply #920 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:01:24 am »

O' Robbo Robbo,
His left peg's a dynamo.

He plays like inverted Finnan,
He will help us back to our Perch it is a given.

He is the Scot to the LFC squad,
He has the Kop's approving nod.

O' Robbo Robbo.

I will get me coat.

BabuYagu · « **Reply #921 on:** February 16, 2018, 09:11:11 am »

Quote from: MBL? on February 16, 2018, 04:32:40 am

The him being a Scot stuff is doing him a disservice imo. He's really fucking good.

Scotland have become so bad at football that being called a Scot is a derogatory term?

MBL? · « **Reply #922 on:** February 16, 2018, 06:59:40 pm »

Quote from: BabuYagu on February 16, 2018, 09:11:11 am

Scotland have become so bad at football that being called a Scot is a derogatory term?

Yep.

rob1966 · « **Reply #923 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:33:35 pm »

Quote from: MBL? on February 16, 2018, 04:32:40 am

The him being a Scot stuff is doing him a disservice imo. He's really fucking good.

Going back to the 60's, our successful sides have always had very good/great Scottish players, so we need a good Scot if we are going to win anything.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #924 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:34:33 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on February 16, 2018, 07:33:35 pm

Going back to the 60's, our successful sides have always had very good/great Scottish players, so we need a good Scot if we are going to win anything.

Roma 77.

rob1966 · « **Reply #925 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:36:55 pm »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on February 16, 2018, 07:34:33 pm

Roma 77.

Alec Lindsay sounded like a Scottish name

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #926 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:48:14 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on February 16, 2018, 07:36:55 pm

Alec Lindsay sounded like a Scottish name

As did Terry McDermott. But English internationals both.

rob1966 · « **Reply #927 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:51:55 pm »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on February 16, 2018, 07:48:14 pm

As did Terry McDermott. But English internationals both.

Could have fielded a whole England team from that Liverpool side. They'd have won something.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #928 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:52:31 pm »

Good read that. I know Bruce is a shite manager and the author alludes to the fact he stifled Robbo’s creativity slightly but it was probably useful in the long run, playing in a backs to the wall defensive set up has hopefully enhanced the other side of his game.

rob1966 · « **Reply #929 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:53:32 pm »

Quote from: BobPaisley3 on February 16, 2018, 07:52:31 pm

Good read that. I know Bruce is a shite manager and the author alludes to the fact he stifled Robbo’s creation slightly but it was probably useful in the long run, playing in a backs to the wall defensive set up has hopefully enhanced the other side of his game.

Thought that myself when I read the article.

Eeyore · « **Reply #930 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:58:25 pm »

Quote from: BabuYagu on February 16, 2018, 09:11:11 am

Scotland have become so bad at football that being called a Scot is a derogatory term?

The irony is that they were years ahead of their time. They had the misfortune of having wee ball players when the game prioritised size and strength. Now when the game is dominated by the likes of Messi and Silva, diminutive skilful players they have an ex manager complaining about their lack of height.

I think Robertson is a throwback, even the way he runs, the way he straightens his arm out as an alternative to the step over reminds me of players of a far gone era.

him_15 · « **Reply #931 on:** February 17, 2018, 01:17:36 am »

It seems that we finally have our solid left back player.

Purple Red · « **Reply #932 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:17:40 am »

Considering the improvement him and VVD have made to our defence for just over £80M combined it's beginning to look like a bargain price. You can't put a price on defensive solidity and they are playing a big part in transforming a formerly joke defence into a very, very good one. Robbo's rampaging runs are genuinely exciting too, as well as a genuine eye for a dangerous ball in the final third.

Doc Red · « **Reply #933 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:41:14 am »

Scottish player= Done.
Irish player= Needs to be addressed.

Then we can start discussing title aspirations.

Doc Red · « **Reply #934 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:45:46 am »

Quote from: Hendollama on February 15, 2018, 04:10:20 pm

Just like we lured POP back.

Give me his twitter handle, i will annoy him into submission.

Ha!
Was there really an effort to lure POP back?
Nice!
Yup, Royhendo and Doc Manhattan pls

arab88 · « **Reply #935 on:** February 18, 2018, 12:20:38 pm »

Our LB for the years to come !!
I could see how good he was from his first appearances with us..the lad has got all the tactical and technical attributes to be a success here at ANFIELD...he also seems to have the right mentality to become a huge player for us...

What a bargain of a player...

hassinator · « **Reply #936 on:** February 18, 2018, 12:45:12 pm »

Quote from: Doc Red on February 18, 2018, 10:45:46 am

Ha!
Was there really an effort to lure POP back?
Nice!
Yup, Royhendo and Doc Manhattan pls

roy's back on twitter; dr manhattan got banned for being a total prick.

classycarra · « **Reply #937 on:** February 18, 2018, 12:54:57 pm »

Quote from: Doc Red on February 18, 2018, 10:41:14 am

Scottish player= Done.
rish player= Needs to be addressed.

Then we can start discussing title aspirations.

Please, god, no!

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #938 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:40:10 pm »

One thing I like about Robertson is that he has something that we have lacked in recent years, bollocks. The way he roughed up Sterling, and running over to give Alli an earful after diving against us, among many other examples. Nice to have a player who can be a nasty bastard when he wants.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #939 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:43:31 pm »

Anyone else coming to the conclusion that Robertson is possibly the club's greatest ever player?

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #940 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:57:25 pm »

Quote from: Fitzy. on February 18, 2018, 08:43:31 pm

Anyone else coming to the conclusion that Robertson is possibly the club's greatest ever player?

Almost.

Purple Red · « **Reply #941 on:** February 19, 2018, 11:14:37 am »

Quote from: Fitzy. on February 18, 2018, 08:43:31 pm

Anyone else coming to the conclusion that Robertson is possibly the club's greatest ever player?

Given our terrible record with left backs for a long time he's looking more and more like one of our best in that position for years.

Bobinhood · « **Reply #942 on:** February 19, 2018, 05:28:01 pm »

Weve got a back named Andy Robertsin
He takes the ball out then he puts it back in again
He Tackles in Scottish and he Crosses in Brazilian

Weve got a back named Andy Robertsin
He flaps his wings but his legs keep spinnin
long as he plays we just keep winnin

Weve got a back named Andy Robertsin
we stole this song from Stevie Finnan
cause whenever he plays we just keep winnin
Damn that Manes good.

Caligula? · « **Reply #943 on:** February 19, 2018, 05:29:16 pm »

Payed £8m for him but got £4m(!) from Hull for Kevin Stewart, so he's ended up costing us 4 million quid. Daylight robbery.

Agent99 · « **Reply #944 on:** February 19, 2018, 06:15:56 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on February 19, 2018, 05:29:16 pm

Payed £8m for him but got £4m(!) from Hull for Kevin Stewart, so he's ended up costing us 4 million quid. Daylight robbery.

Think Stewart's fee could rise to £8m as well according to Paul Joyce

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #945 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:04:18 pm »

I love this guy.

tubby · « **Reply #946 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:06:56 pm »

Just doesn't stop, does he.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #947 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:07:12 pm »

Best LB in the league.

OOS · « **Reply #948 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:10:57 pm »

Quote from: torbenpiechnik19 on February 24, 2018, 05:07:12 pm

Best LB in the league.

Just let him find consistency before these types of shouts.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #949 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:12:09 pm »

Really good today. Was a bit miffed when jurgen wasn't selecting him early doors and just put it down to Moreno playing well and Robbo still getting up to speed and taking on board what Klopp wants, well he's certainly up to speed now. Defensively a real steady eddie, not flashy but knows his position and going forward always offering width and energy and his crossing can be really dangerous at times. Really enjoyed watching him today, likewise Trent down the opposite flank.

itsalltosh · « **Reply #950 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:12:55 pm »

Another great game

Zlen · « **Reply #951 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:13:07 pm »

Quote from: torbenpiechnik19 on February 24, 2018, 05:07:12 pm

Best LB in the league.

No, he really isn't.
He's not even close.

So what is the point of claims like that?

Ps- He had a great game and is getting better all the time.

El Lobo · « **Reply #952 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:13:44 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on February 24, 2018, 05:13:07 pm

No, he really isn't.
He's not even close.

So what is the point of claims like that?

Go on.

Fiasco · « **Reply #953 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on February 24, 2018, 05:12:09 pm

Really good today. Was a bit miffed when Jürgen wasn't selecting him early doors and just put it down to Moreno playing well and Robbo still getting up to speed and taking on board what Klopp wants, well he's certainly up to speed now. Defensively a real steady eddie, not flashy but knows his position and going forward always offering width and energy and his crossing can be really dangerous at times. Really enjoyed watching him today, likewise Trent down the opposite flank.

He was caught out for their goal though. Can shouldn't lose possession in the middle like he did but Andy was caught in no mans land too far up and didn't have the pace to get back. Still, it was a good finish from Antonio across Karius but while Robertson marauded forward brilliantly today he wasn't all that great defensively in the second half especially, he made a bad error attempting to cut out a cross-field pass just before they made it 3-1 that left us on the back foot but it fortunately came to nothing.

Great energy, a lovely delivery when he gets it right but he needs to sure up and be more consistent defensively. One-v-one I have absolutely no worries despite his lack of pure pace. But in wide open situations and in terms of positional play there's a lot of work to be done. But he'll improve under Klopp in that regard, no doubt about it.

Zlen · « **Reply #954 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:16:34 pm »

Quote from: Eel Lobo on February 24, 2018, 05:13:44 pm

Go on.

Go where?
I don't think he's even close to being the best in the league.
I also think he's pretty good and am happy he's getting games.

Again.
What is the point of claims like that?

johnj147 · « **Reply #955 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:17:33 pm »

love him

El Lobo · « **Reply #956 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:21:39 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on February 24, 2018, 05:16:34 pm

Go where?
I don't think he's even close to being the best in the league.
I also think he's pretty good and am happy he's getting games.

Again.
What is the point of claims like that?

It’s hardly outlandish is it? The league is hardly dropping in amazing left backs

stevensr123 · « **Reply #957 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:22:04 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on February 24, 2018, 05:16:34 pm

Go where?
I don't think he's even close to being the best in the league.
I also think he's pretty good and am happy he's getting games.

Again.
What is the point of claims like that?

bit of a Moreno fan or?

The guy is more than a bit fucking good. Reason why the kop had been shouting his name mate. He is fucking boss

Name me a better left back currently?

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #958 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:43:59 pm »

Outstanding today. Some mean crosses going in and runs all game long.

hesbighesred · « **Reply #959 on:** February 24, 2018, 05:44:33 pm »

Quote from: Fiasco on February 24, 2018, 05:16:17 pm

He was caught out for their goal though. Can shouldn't lose possession in the middle like he did but Andy was caught in no mans land too far up and didn't have the pace to get back.

Was he too far up when he set up Mane's goal? I don't understand how a full-back can get into a crossing position like that without risking incidences like the Antonio goal. If he's anticipating things like Can losing possession, then he hardly pushes up at all and becomes a very different type of full-back.

Quote

Great energy, a lovely delivery when he gets it right but he needs to sure up and be more consistent defensively. One-v-one I have absolutely no worries despite his lack of pure pace. But in wide open situations and in terms of positional play there's a lot of work to be done. But he'll improve under Klopp in that regard, no doubt about it.

That said I agree with this. He's an excellent player but I think a combination of factors has led to him being ever-so-slightly overrated, or rather fans tending to overlook his mistakes more than they would with some other players.

He was an absolute steal at £8million, no doubt. He's a top quality player with his best attributes being ones that usually cost you an absolute fucking fortune in that position.