Author Topic: Patrik Berger Retires (Read 19326 times)

kopilot · « **Reply #80 on:** January 6, 2010, 06:39:04 pm »

5-0 vs Chelsea at Anfield, IIRC it's his debut...I always remember Paddy in that particular game.

Good luck Paddy, YNWA!

McManamanamanaman · « **Reply #81 on:** January 6, 2010, 07:05:06 pm »

Ahh, evokes lasting childhood football memory. Playing between the sticks during kickarounds, and my mate dribbling it round me repeatedly muttering "Berger Berger Berger Berger..." Timeless.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #82 on:** January 6, 2010, 08:28:00 pm »

Quote from: xavidub on January 6, 2010, 06:00:04 pm

Yeah, just like we are doing now...

Was there any need for that negative bollox in the thread? There are plenty of other threads for you to moan in.

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #83 on:** January 6, 2010, 08:40:48 pm »

He used to love scoring against Chelsea. Could do with that now.

YNWA Paddy.

Fanxxxxtastic · « **Reply #84 on:** January 6, 2010, 08:41:07 pm »

Loved Paddy Berger when he was with us. Scored some boss goals.

Will never forget his pass to Owen in that Cup Final.

Enjoy your retirement Patrick. Still love you! XxX

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #85 on:** January 6, 2010, 08:50:49 pm »

Quote from: RyanMoignard on January 6, 2010, 05:20:20 pm

Think his best position similar to most people was playing off a forward however we rarely played like that under Houllier and Evans. Good luck for the future anyways.

We had spells under Evans (normally when patience with the Dogger had worn thin) where he had more of a free role - him and McManaman behind Fowler. Played like that in the second 4-3 against Newcastle where until we forgot how to defend we played some sublime stuff.

That goal for Pompey against Charlton was stunning by the way - wasn't included in Sky's top 10 of the decade but it was better than nearly all of them.

xavidub · « **Reply #86 on:** January 6, 2010, 10:07:28 pm »

Quote from: DangerScouse on January 6, 2010, 08:28:00 pm

Was there any need for that negative bollox in the thread? There are plenty of other threads for you to moan in.

Yawn.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #87 on:** January 6, 2010, 10:18:03 pm »

Quote from: xavidub on January 6, 2010, 10:07:28 pm

Yawn.

I suggest you go to bed if you're tired xavi.

ALANM · « **Reply #88 on:** January 6, 2010, 11:13:41 pm »

Great player. I'll never forget his goal which clinched the Anfield deby in 1999, especially as we hadn't beaten the Bitters for 5 years. Good luck Paddy.

Alf · « **Reply #89 on:** January 6, 2010, 11:15:02 pm »

All the best Paddy.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #90 on:** January 7, 2010, 02:18:01 am »

Reading this brought a smile to my face

Berger:

You know, the greatest day in my football life was the day I signed for Liverpool. I couldn’t believe it. When I was young in Czechoslovakia, we didn’t see much European football, but my father’s friend went to England and he watched Liverpool. When he came back, he gave me the programme, the ticket and a scarf. I still have them all.

When I moved to Southport to live, my neighbour was Kenny Dalglish. Alan Hansen lived around the corner. I met them, they were normal guys, but they were my heroes. To me, it’s the best club in the world and when I am finished playing and I’m telling my children about it I will be proud to say that for seven years I was a Liverpool player.

Sunday Times, 8 February 2004.

Dan86 · « **Reply #91 on:** January 7, 2010, 03:23:54 am »

Good luck Paddy, some great goals for us & you always offered something a bit different.

lfc_bhoy · « **Reply #92 on:** January 7, 2010, 06:19:14 am »

Miss seeing his hair flowing behind him as he tore down the flanks, quality player.

Ron · « **Reply #93 on:** January 7, 2010, 09:41:10 am »

If only we had a player with his flair today.
I don't think Benitez likes players like that, though.
He let Luis Garcia and Florent Sinama Pongolle go.
On the other hand, he did sign Yossi Benayoun.

todda · « **Reply #94 on:** January 7, 2010, 09:49:11 am »

Thought he had retired

Good luck Paddy

sinnermichael · « **Reply #95 on:** January 7, 2010, 11:23:36 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJlAFkE-Svw&feature=player_embedded

EddieC · « **Reply #96 on:** January 7, 2010, 01:28:16 pm »

Quote from: Ron on January 7, 2010, 09:41:10 am

If only we had a player with his flair today.
I don't think Benitez likes players like that, though.
He let Luis Garcia and Florent Sinama Pongolle go.
On the other hand, he did sign Yossi Benayoun.

He also signed Garcia though, plus other flair players like Torres, Babel & Gonzalez. I know the last two didn't exactly work out but the intention was there, I don't see any grounds for believing Rafa has something against flair players.

redpuma · « **Reply #97 on:** January 7, 2010, 01:48:37 pm »

Quality player.Quality man.Will in my eyes always be underrated.Always accepted beibng on the bench with grace then went and turned it on for bloody Pompey!!

redpuma · « **Reply #98 on:** January 7, 2010, 01:53:04 pm »

Quote from: EddieC on January 7, 2010, 01:28:16 pm

He also signed Garcia though, plus other flair players like Torres, Babel & Gonzalez. I know the last two didn't exactly work out but the intention was there, I don't see any grounds for believing Rafa has something against flair players.

Dirk Kuyt proves he has soemthing against flair.

beardsley4ever · « **Reply #99 on:** January 7, 2010, 02:00:31 pm »

No matter how many times I see that goal he scored for Portsmouth, I still can't believe he actually took that shot. Unbelievable goal.

EddieC · « **Reply #100 on:** January 7, 2010, 02:02:07 pm »

Quote from: redpuma on January 7, 2010, 01:53:04 pm

Dirk Kuyt proves he has soemthing against flair.

What an insightful & thought provoking response.

fivein05 · « **Reply #101 on:** January 7, 2010, 02:19:49 pm »

Quote from: Captain Gerrard8 on January 6, 2010, 02:11:57 pm

I'll never forget his pass to Owen in the Fa cup 01 final to win us the cup.

Thats the one I will always remember as well.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #102 on:** January 7, 2010, 03:13:51 pm »

Quote from: EddieC on January 7, 2010, 02:02:07 pm

What an insightful & thought provoking response.

Just ignore it. It wants attention.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #103 on:** January 7, 2010, 03:50:19 pm »

Top player, top left foot, reminds me of me in my teen years

djsworddog · « **Reply #104 on:** January 7, 2010, 07:50:37 pm »

Was a great player. All the best Paddy, good luck for the future

mikeb58 · « **Reply #105 on:** January 7, 2010, 08:30:34 pm »

Went to Anfield when he arrived to sign for us....my wife insisted she came with me, it was her idea!

Cracking player though, but as somebody already on here said never the same for us with short hair!

Cruiser · « **Reply #106 on:** January 7, 2010, 11:16:51 pm »

Loved the guy, one of my favourite players. Always the type you knew would pull something special out.

Cracking lad. Wish you all the best for the future mate.

John C · « **Reply #107 on:** January 7, 2010, 11:29:12 pm »

Good luck lad, Leeds would never have scored 4 that day if you hadn't have got injured.

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #108 on:** January 7, 2010, 11:36:24 pm »

Quote from: John C on January 7, 2010, 11:29:12 pm

Good luck lad, Leeds would never have scored 4 that day if you hadn't have got injured.

Quite true. Loved Patty. Was my favourite player back in the day. I remember trying to 'be like him' when I played footy as a lad. One hell of a left peg on him. Wish him luck in his future endeavours.

jckliew · « **Reply #109 on:** January 7, 2010, 11:48:24 pm »

Good lUck Paddy!

clapclapclapclaptorres · « **Reply #110 on:** January 8, 2010, 12:22:13 am »

Quote from: Fanxxxxtastic on January 6, 2010, 08:41:07 pm

Will never forget his pass to Owen in that Cup Final.

Me neither:

#One-Nil Down, Two-One up
#Owen won the FA cup
#With a top class Paddy pass, givetherladthaball
#Poor aul Arsenal won fuck all.

Owen's a dick though. Obviously.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #111 on:** January 8, 2010, 12:23:38 am »

Gerrard didn't like him according to his book - wonder why.

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #112 on:** January 8, 2010, 12:30:03 am »

He didn't come out say say he disliked him. I think he alluded to the young lads in the boot room and how Berger use to show little respect to them unlike someone like Dominic Matteo. No?

CHOPPER · « **Reply #113 on:** January 8, 2010, 02:05:15 am »

Sorry to hear this always liked paddy but all good things must come to an end.

At least there is one positive though, he'll be able to use that right leg of his now.

rushyman · « **Reply #114 on:** January 8, 2010, 02:35:43 am »

All the best Paddy.

Well played

dane · « **Reply #115 on:** January 8, 2010, 02:51:32 am »

I was always glad to see Berger on our team sheet. He was a talented player.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #116 on:** January 8, 2010, 06:36:09 am »

Quote from: CHOPPER on January 8, 2010, 02:05:15 am

Sorry to hear this always liked paddy but all good things must come to an end.

At least there is one positive though, he'll be able to use that right leg of his now.

Couldn't agree with this more.

Best of luck Paddy, cheers mate!

oojason · « **Reply #117 on:** August 1, 2017, 02:50:47 pm »

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A few videos and info on Patrik Berger...

Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrik_Berger

LFCHistory.net player profile page: www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/266

LiverpoolFC.com player profile page: www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/patrik-berger

'Legend of The Kop - Patrik Berger':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Gl6ZUdlRRGQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Gl6ZUdlRRGQ</a>

'Patrik Berger: King of Kop':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/s3zxic_esVo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/s3zxic_esVo</a>

'100 Players Who Shook The Kop - #79 - Patrik Berger':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/VmPpv6Of9vg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/VmPpv6Of9vg</a>

^ or www.facebook.com/TheKopLocker/videos/541168389385301

'Patrik Berger 15 Liverpool':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/P8m3oixmzYQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/P8m3oixmzYQ</a>

'Great goals from Patrik Berger':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/WJrGEjGVqIE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/WJrGEjGVqIE</a>

'Patrik Berger LFC':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/YSS4ONdOrqM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/YSS4ONdOrqM</a>

'Patrik Berger 5 great goals for Liverpool FC':-

www.dailymotion.com/video/x5yjuxs

'Patrik Berger Compilation':-

www.dailymotion.com/video/x20oa7

'9 Stunning Goals From Patrik Berger':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/iU4Gk_romNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/iU4Gk_romNE</a>

'PATRICK BERGER - 2 perfect LIVERPOOL goals':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/wP73opLYDl8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/wP73opLYDl8</a>

'The Day Patrick Berger Humiliated Chelsea | Liverpool vs Chelsea 4-2':-

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/classic-match-lfc-4-2-cfc-1997/480814325806248

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/229006536958571

'PATRICK BERGER - Leicester v Liverpool, 96/97':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ciwupzch8iw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ciwupzch8iw</a>

'Patrik Berger vs Derby County':-

www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ksrg

'Liverpool 3 Everton 1 (Paddy Berger)':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/m4rsOA4YPXg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/m4rsOA4YPXg</a>

'Patrik Berger long range freekick vs Manchester United, away at Old Trafford':-

www.facebook.com/premierleague/videos/patrik-berger-silences-old-trafford-goal-of-the-day-2000/625780878805711

www.facebook.com/premierleague/videos/625780878805711

'Goal of the Day: Patrik Berger v Middlesbrough':-

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/goal-of-the-day-patrik-berger-v-middlesbrough/10154935195492573

'Patrik Berger goal vs Leeds':-

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFC/videos/five-great-finishes-against-leeds-%EF%B8%8F/305518044896217

'Patrik Berger vs Hansa Rostock':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/kP4080_rOD0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/kP4080_rOD0</a>

'Patrik Berger volley | Charlton 2-1 Pompey':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/xmQkgW9sgJ4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/xmQkgW9sgJ4</a>

^ or here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmQkgW9sgJ4

'Welcome to the official channel of Patrik Berger' - www.youtube.com/@patrikbergerofficial :-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ngsuTCQvh-Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ngsuTCQvh-Y</a>

^ or here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngsuTCQvh-Y

'Today 21 years ago my dream came true...the rest is history'...

https://twitter.com/patrikberger73/status/892322999755575297 (1st August, 2017)

'Patrik Berger! Si Kaki Meriam dari Ceko':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/pkrcl07Clo4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/pkrcl07Clo4</a>

'BEZZIES LEGENDS SPECIAL with Patrik Berger and Vladimir Smicer':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/33kI4zkyBV4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/33kI4zkyBV4</a>

'PATRIK BERGER: KOPITE ORIGINS EPISODE 1':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/eP_PCcvB3qg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/eP_PCcvB3qg</a>

^ or www.facebook.com/patrikberger.15/posts/the-story-of-patrik-berger-at-liverpool-fc-by-the-kopite-podcast-a-kopite-origin/10165456732290411

& https://twitter.com/Kopite_Podcast/status/1403387871487315975

'Patrik Berger Feature/Interview 1996':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/5pmZyh7KmLA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/5pmZyh7KmLA</a>

'SLAVIA PRAGUE | PATRIK BERGER GOALS' (1991-95) - all of his goals for Slavia Prague - from Patrick's own youtube channel:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Ccw73tPgqKM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Ccw73tPgqKM</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/Ccw73tPgqKM

'BORUSSIA DORTMUND | PATRIK BERGER GOALS' (1995-96) - all of his goals for Dortmund - from Patrick's own youtube channel:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/1DLmkcPdhGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/1DLmkcPdhGw</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/1DLmkcPdhGw

'PORTSMOUTH | PATRIK BERGER GOALS' (2003-2005) - all of his goals for Portsmouth - from Patrick's own youtube channel:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/sg-c70xWkmk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/sg-c70xWkmk</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/sg-c70xWkmk

'ASTON VILLA | PATRIK BERGER | BOTH GOALS' (2005-2008) - both his goals for Villa - from Patrick's own youtube channel:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/okzXTF_Juwo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/okzXTF_Juwo</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/okzXTF_Juwo

'SPARTA PRAGUE | PATRIK BERGER GOALS' (2008-10) - all of his goals for Sparta Prague - from Patrick's own youtube channel:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/0eTRa0hZyfk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/0eTRa0hZyfk</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/0eTRa0hZyfk

'Russia 3-3 Czech Republic | Euro 96 Relived':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/RNerGtdxP18" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/RNerGtdxP18</a>

'Germany v Czech Republic: EURO '96 final highlights' (Berger's penalty):-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=arrPEu7CNhE

A few articles on Patrik Berger...

25 Years Ago Today Patrick Berger Debuted for Liverpool: www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/articles/otd-patrick-berger-lfc-debut

THE BEAUTY AND THE BRAWN OF PATRIK BERGER: https://thesefootballtimes.co/2018/05/24/the-beauty-and-the-brawn-of-patrick-berger-a-footballer-perfect-for-his-era

Patrik Berger: Liverpool’s Left-Footed Marksman: https://paisleygates.com/archives/34723

Patrik Berger’s Liverpool career: www.thisisanfield.com/2017/08/patrik-bergers-liverpool-career-reds-signed-right-czech-summer-96

Patrik Berger: Liverpool’s Powerhouse Czech Midfielder: https://punditfeed.com/quick-reads/patrik-berger

Patrik Berger on the Czech decline, and how Liverpool can win theLeague: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/patrik-berger-england-czech-republic-liverpool-interview-349213

Berger-inspired Reds hammer Gullit’s Blues: www.thisisanfield.com/2016/09/liverpool-5-1-chelsea-1996-berger-inspired-reds-hammer-gullits-blues

The highs and lows of Liverpool’s Czech mate: https://thefootballfaithful.com/patrik-berger-highs-lows-liverpool-legend

How Euro 96 helped two Czech mates to Liverpool: www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/euro-96-helped-two-czech-mates-liverpool-man-utd

Where is Patrik Berger now?: www.premierleagueheroes.com/patrik-berger

Where Are They Now?: Patrik Berger: www.friendsofliverpool.com/2017/12/now-patrik-berger

Paddy Berger's stats in detail: www.transfermarkt.my/patrik-berger/alletore/spieler/3218

Soccer player Patrik Berger retires at 36: https://english.radio.cz/soccer-player-patrik-berger-retires-36-8405939

Paddy still following Liverpool: https://twitter.com/bergyan7/status/1525574010246991876?cxt=HHwWiMC49dfe9qsqAAAA

Paddy still following Liverpool: https://twitter.com/bergyan7/status/1399806580103778312

Patrick's official twitter: https://twitter.com/patrikberger73

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Crosby Nick · « **Reply #118 on:** August 1, 2017, 03:11:09 pm »

Loved Paddy! Us left footers stick together.

What an impact he made, two goals off the bench on debut at Leicester and another two at home to Chelsea in his first start. Obviously he could never sustain that and after a hat trick against Chelsea the following season he then fell out of favour. Overlooked for Oyvind Leonhardsen must have stung!

He had a good renaissance under Ged. In 99/00 he was one of our more established players and had a strong season. His fall from grace seemed to come quite quickly, think he had a bad knee injury and/or flagged in 02/03 that he was leaving at the end of the season so he barely featured.

King of the absolute screamer though. Barely ever scored a scrappy goal, away at Derby and home v Leeds were his trademarks.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #119 on:** August 1, 2017, 03:12:30 pm »

Quote from: Decent User Name on January 6, 2010, 01:07:16 pm

it was two on his debut off the bench and another two in his first start a week later. was always going to be tough to keep that form going! scored against all the big teams, loved his trademark skimming strikes into the bottom corner. sexy bastard to boot and all.

I really need some new material.