Topic: Dirk Kuyt

[Neil D]

"Stunning ball in from Dirk Kuyt"

[El Ninos Black Eye]

It just occured to me...was Kuyt ever injured since he joined us ?

Yeah missed a few under Hodgson. Shoulder injury I think, although probably blagged it because he didnt want to play under him.

[anfieldanfield]

Fantastic cross for the goal.

Dirk is bang in form.

[GBF]

He is still unbeatable at Wembley

[LFC when it suits]

Ah the usual shite about how we should keep him forever etc and how if you don't want that you're not a proper fan.

I bet most of you wanted to kill Sir Bob when he regularly got rid of players who were proper 'legends'.

We need to keep him for so many reasons.

Big game player. Loads of experience. Always fit. Great squad player to have. Getting rid of him would be very stupid. Just look at how long Ferguson is holding onto Scholes and Giggs. Dirk can still do a job for us for many years to come.

[Xabinator]

Yeah missed a few under Hodgson. Shoulder injury I think, although probably blagged it because he didnt want to play under him.

From memory did his shoulder attempting a bicycle kick at training or something?

[rossipersempre]

From memory did his shoulder attempting a bicycle kick at training or something?

Yep, that's the one.

What the fuck position is he playing here? He seems to be right midfield, centre midfield, striker, support striker. At one point there he was almost in the back line?

He's what Rinus Michels had in mind when formulating his ethos of "total football".

[Yorkykopite]

Yep, that's the one.
He's what Rinus Michels had in mind when formulating his ethos of "total football".

Who was it who said that the way Dirk plays the game reminds you that before the Dutch invented 'Total Football' they invented the clog?

[Hazell]

He's what Rinus Michels had in mind when formulating his ethos of "total football".

Glad you've finally seen the light Rossi

[scatman]

We need to keep him for so many reasons.

Big game player. Loads of experience. Always fit. Great squad player to have. Getting rid of him would be very stupid. Just look at how long Ferguson is holding onto Scholes and Giggs. Dirk can still do a job for us for many years to come.

Erm, there's a big difference between Scholes, Giggs and our Dirk.

Even at their advanced age, trapping a ball doesnt seem to be much of an issue...

[drpepe]

Erm, there's a big difference between Scholes, Giggs and our Dirk.

Even at their advanced age, trapping a ball doesnt seem to be much of an issue...

unfortunately we don't have the 39 yo Giggs or 37 yo Scholes. 

But we have dirk who is in form and available and no doubt on a high after sunday and last night

[sattapaartridge]

I actually thought Dirk played medium-well last night. He played the full 90 mins though, so maybe I wont figure against the Arse?

[-RedTilDead-]

Erm, there's a big difference between Scholes, Giggs and our Dirk.

Even at their advanced age, trapping a ball doesnt seem to be much of an issue...

Yes they all come from different countries, are different ages, have different skills, play in different positions and only one plays for LFC.

So what if Scholes can trap a ball better? Kuyt has probably scored more headers than him (I haven't checked) or run more miles on the pitch.

A more appropriate  comparison would be Kuyt and Park.  However comparing our players to other teams' players is not particularly useful,  except it seems for having a dig at our own players.

[scatman]

Yes they all come from different countries, are different ages, have different skills, play in different positions and only one plays for LFC.

So what if Scholes can trap a ball better? Kuyt has probably scored more headers than him (I haven't checked) or run more miles on the pitch.

A more appropriate  comparison would be Kuyt and Park.  However comparing our players to other teams' players is not particularly useful,  except it seems for having a dig at our own players.

erm if you actually read what I replied to, it wasnt me doing the comparing...

[-RedTilDead-]

erm if you actually read what I replied to, it wasnt me doing the comparing...

Well sorry my post was not aimed at you alone. I see it wasn't you that first mentioned Giggs and Scholes  but the initial comparison was at least forward thinking, and I didn't much like your cheap shot at Dirk, when only a few days ago he was crucial in winning us our first silverware for 6 years.

[LFC when it suits]

Erm, there's a big difference between Scholes, Giggs and our Dirk.

Even at their advanced age, trapping a ball doesnt seem to be much of an issue...

Ok, so technically, he isn't the best, but his is our best big game player by far and always pops up with big important goals that have won us crucial games countless times over the year. His experience and workrate are an important part of the squad. If we don't hold onto him as a squad player, we are shooting ourselves in the foot.

[Neil D]

Dirk always seems to do well against Arsenal, they aren't up for a fight and he has bullied their fullbacks in the past and got a few goals against them. I hope he starts on the right of a front three consisting of him, Suarez and Bellamy.

[Cid]

I think Kenny is using him just right.  He's been fucking awful as a starter but hungry and effective off the bench against tired legs.

[Neil D]

I think Kenny is using him just right.  He's been fucking awful as a starter but hungry and effective off the bench against tired legs.

With the exception of games like Man City at home in the cup and Everton away when he started and was excellent in both games or good performances like we saw at Wolves, Chelsea etc, I'd largely agree he has been better coming off the bench, but unless we play Downing on the right or move Bellamy or Suarez out there I'd rather see Dirk start out there than Henderson.

[Xabinator]

I actually thought Dirk played medium-well last night. He played the full 90 mins though, so maybe I wont figure against the Arse?

To be honest, if you figure against the Arse......well I'm not sure what to think?? Hopefully Kenny will play a team full of actual Liverpool players.

[Xabinator]

With the exception of games like Man City at home in the cup and Everton away when he started and was excellent in both games or good performances like we saw at Wolves, Chelsea etc, I'd largely agree he has been better coming off the bench, but unless we play Downing on the right or move Bellamy or Suarez out there I'd rather see Dirk start out there than Henderson.

Agree with this Neil. Jordan's obviously the future for us but for reliability, I think Dirk get's the nod ahead of him with so much importance riding on the next lot of results. Dirk's got a history of scoring goals against the majority of our next 5-6 opponents. If the replacement is Luis or Bellamy then of course, different matter altogether.

[No666]

Who was it who said that the way Dirk plays the game reminds you that before the Dutch invented 'Total Football' they invented the clog?

 

[JamesLS7]

Gives his heart and soul for this football club, and thats all I ask. Not to mention his countless big game goals.


Dirk Kuyt. The man for the big occasion.

[koptommy93]

Despite his faults, he's always there when we need him most, he gives 100% us every time he's on the pitch and you can't ask for much more than that

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Despite his faults, he's always there when we need him most, he gives 100% us every time he's on the pitch and you can't ask for much more than that

Specially when Hodgson was here. Was about the only player even arsed most games.

[Yorkykopite]

Specially when Hodgson was here. Was about the only player even arsed most games.

You must have gone off him then - what, with wanting Liverpool to suffer relegation as you did.

[scatman]

You must have gone off him then - what, with wanting Liverpool to suffer relegation as you did.

He's been effective off the bench, you have to give him that, has that bit between his teeth probably from not starting

on the other hand, he's been horrendous when starting..

[chanti]

He derserves all the acolades.

Happy he played a major part in the Cup sucess!!

Well in Dirk.

He will forever be remembered in Liverpool's history... He stuck with us, him and Reina when they could easily have left.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

You must have gone off him then - what, with wanting Liverpool to suffer relegation as you did.

At the time Relegation was preferrable to going out of business as seemed likely to occur.

[trenchtownrasta]

absolute gentleman.

[Yorkykopite]

At the time Relegation was preferrable to going out of business as seemed likely to occur.

You thought relegation would have increased our chances of survival and so that's why you cheered Liverpool defeats?

Only a tosser would do that.

[drpepe]

You thought relegation would have increased our chances of survival and so that's why you cheered Liverpool defeats?

Only a tosser would do that.

relegated teams get £22m parachute payments over 2 seasons... !!!   

[Neil D]

on the other hand, he's been horrendous when starting..

I think that is a harsh exaggeration. He's been great in some games in recent weeks when starting like City and Wolves and had a couple of poor games against Spurs and United.

[astowell1]

Love him, lucky to have had him here for all these years, always putting in 100%. 

[CarloChiesa]

I like him but he's like a dying dog that needs to put down.

Of course every (dying) dog has his day and that was Sunday but let's not forget how he ruins car journeys (games) by farting (playing very badly)

Thanks Dirk see you around.

[mrsphilthefish]

I like him but he's like a dying dog that needs to put down.

Of course every (dying) dog has his day and that was Sunday but let's not forget how he ruins car journeys (games) by farting (playing very badly)

Thanks Dirk see you around.

WUM? You are having a laugh aren't ya? I nearly fell for your crap then.......

[Renato]

I like him but he's like a dying dog that needs to put down.

Of course every (dying) dog has his day and that was Sunday but let's not forget how he ruins car journeys (games) by farting (playing very badly)

Thanks Dirk see you around.

Clearly a WUM.

[GrkStav]

He's been effective off the bench, you have to give him that, has that bit between his teeth probably from not starting

on the other hand, he's been horrendous when starting..

Trying using that description for another striker of ours and see what you get in response.

[CarloChiesa]

I used to respect him but now - as loveable as he is sometimes - he causes more pain than joy.
It's cruel to see him go on like this and needs to be put out of his misery.

If you cannot see this argument you do not understand LFC and what we used to stand for.

[smicer07]

I used to respect him but now - as loveable as he is sometimes - he causes more pain than joy.
It's cruel to see him go on like this and needs to be put out of his misery.

If you cannot see this argument you do not understand LFC and what we used to stand for.

Wum.