Author Topic: Luis Garcia (Read 169817 times)

Surprise me. · « **Reply #640 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:09:49 pm »

He's going to be on the Sangrias night and day now. Some great memories, hope he enjoys retirement.

psycllone · « **Reply #641 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:11:18 pm »

Although gerrard's goal against olympiakos was the most crucial one in our 2005 CL campaign, if it wasn't for this goal by Luis Garcia we would have never won the CL imo.

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I still remember the odds were completely against us to beat Juventus, they were among the top three teams in europe at that time having been the finalists just two seasons back.
This goal brought in incredible faith and confidence in the team. And what a goal it was, I don't think I've seen a better volley in my life.
Thank you Luis Garcia, you were marvelous and a top top player. Hope you return to our club someday.

Flash6289 · « **Reply #642 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:31:53 pm »

Great player, great memories. All the best in your retirement Luis! YNWA

BazC · « **Reply #643 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:34:19 pm »

Legend.

Manila Vanilla · « **Reply #644 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:48:58 pm »

In an age where every player and his agent will be off as soon as his ambitions (or inflated view of salary) aren’t being met, Luís García was a breath of fresh air.

The first I think we knew of him was when his mate, Spanish Fan, told this site that LG was on an Easy Jet flight to Anfield. I remember Spanish Fan arranging for Luís to answer questions here – done with honesty, humour, humility and obviously no fee.

He will be remembered a lot longer and with greater affection than all the mercenaries who may have earned more or picked up more medals. I’d like to think he got his priorities right. A credit to the game.

Ray K · « **Reply #645 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:56:07 pm »

He really did come from Barca to bring us joy.
I don't any goal gave me such a moment of pure unadulterated joy as his goal at OT vs Chelsea in '06.
Not only was it the sweetest of volleys, but at that instant I knew they were beaten.

His goal in the semi in '05 was way too early - we had 85 or so minutes to go, what was he trying to do to us??

And I loved his song getting endless airings at Wigan last season.

Enjoy your retirement Luis. Not surprising that his statement had an extra touch of class about it.

WTF? · « **Reply #646 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:59:47 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on January 14, 2014, 02:56:07 pm

And I loved his song getting endless airings at Wigan last season.

Got a feeling you may be hearing it quite a few times this weekend, too.

Nessy76 · « **Reply #647 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:01:14 pm »

One of my all time favourite players, enthusiastic and totally unpredictable, just wish he'd stayed a little longer.

paulrazor · « **Reply #648 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:03:52 pm »

good luck luis

lobsterboy · « **Reply #649 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:09:44 pm »

Good luck Luis and YNWA.
Thanks for that header, the volley against Juve and last but not least making maureen's rent-boys cry.

Hopefully his song will get a good airing against Villa.

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #650 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:09:46 pm »

Cult hero, top song!

stststst · « **Reply #651 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:16:34 pm »

Ill never forget him, gave me one of my favourite footy memories in FA Cup Semis at OT vs the rentboys when we lobbed Cech.. Atmosphere that day wasnt bad either

Bruce88 · « **Reply #652 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:17:08 pm »

Best of luck my man, thanks for the memories.

aedge659 · « **Reply #653 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:22:23 pm »

Even though the CL Semi against Chelsea was one of the best nights of my life. My Luis moment I'll always remember is his goal in the FA Cup Semi against the same opponents at OT, mainly because the bloke in front of my got that excited he punched me right in the chops, hell of a right hook...and hell of a finish from Luis!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0-lChkOewQ

Djimi Smicer34 · « **Reply #654 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:24:43 pm »

A legend.

Best of luck to him in his retirement, hopefully we'll see him back at Anfield to watch a game soon.

Phil M · « **Reply #655 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:37:55 pm »

Those were the days my friends...

All the best Senor Garcia, he was the best Luis we ever had until El Pistolero came along.

b_joseph · « **Reply #656 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:38:35 pm »

Ône of those players that you will talk fondly of forever. Only with us for a short time but a legend of the club and a part of some truly special moments.

Good luck to him going forward.

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #657 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:40:43 pm »

Lovely player, tap-ins were definately not his thing! His goal against Juve in 2005 was a watershed moment and lead to me and my arl fella sticking 500 on us winning the whole thing. Thanks Luis lad.

Dingle Red · « **Reply #658 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:41:39 pm »

All the Best Luis fucking love you Lad.

You helped in making us Dream.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #659 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:01:16 pm »

All the best you wonderful man, thanks for the memories...

Quote from: redgriffin73 on January 14, 2014, 10:47:21 am

Ha, me too, just randomly around the house!

Me too.

ctyapt · « **Reply #660 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:03:46 pm »

Great little player with a massive heart..
Really lit up that Liverpool side with his flashes of skill and audacity.

Also still find myself singing his song. El Padre should be rich from royalties from that gem

All the best Luis
YNWA

lamonti · « **Reply #661 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:20:38 pm »

Fucking class act. Love that guy.

YNWA Luis!

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As an aside, I saw a pic of a (real) banner on twitter that said something like "OK we admit it never crossed the line" Anyone have a pic of it? Finding it hard to search for

Juan Loco · « **Reply #662 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:34:40 pm »

Loved him. He wasn't 'world class' but he was capable of things only the world class could manage. He had a wit and an imagination up there with Suarez, for me. Was he as good a player? No. But fucking hell, he was genuinely capable of the most unexpected things.

The goal away to Norwich at the back end of the 04-05 season. I think it was Gerrard who knocked a diagonal over the top for him to chase, and he manages to lob it with the deftest touch over the keeper, when he looks for all the world to be off balance.

The headers against Fulham and Anderlecht.

The 'other' Chelsea semi-final goal. That was so audacious, so quick.

Seven years on and I still don't know which was his preferred foot. He took corners with both!

Learpholl · « **Reply #663 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:42:03 pm »

I'll remember Leverkusen, Chelsea (CL & FA Cup), header against Anderlecht, playing on and scoring in the Merseyside derby when he could barely run and we'd already used up our subs, Didi and Warnock had come off injured if I remember correctly, last minute winner against Arsenal on Valentine's Day night and of course the wonder goal against Juventus.

BazC · « **Reply #664 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:43:19 pm »

That Chelsea goal in the FA Cup semi final was beautiful - it was sort of like the Juve goal in that he's on the right side of the goal, lets the ball go across him, and unleashes one with the outside of his left foot. As you say, world class stuff.

Brilliant scoring record for us by the end of his Liverpool career, and of course, some key goals in the run up to Cup finals.

dorsetgill · « **Reply #665 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:43:42 pm »

Lovely bloke.All the best Luis

gmcw9 · « **Reply #666 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:03:17 pm »

One of my favourite ever Liverpool players. Scored some magnificent and crucial goals. Pity his Anfield career ended as it did, was never the same player after that injury. YNWA King Luis.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #667 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:10:02 pm »

Quote from: Juan Loco on January 14, 2014, 04:34:40 pm

Loved him. He wasn't 'world class' but he was capable of things only the world class could manage. He had a wit and an imagination up there with Suarez, for me. Was he as good a player? No. But fucking hell, he was genuinely capable of the most unexpected things.

The goal away to Norwich at the back end of the 04-05 season. I think it was Gerrard who knocked a diagonal over the top for him to chase, and he manages to lob it with the deftest touch over the keeper, when he looks for all the world to be off balance.

The headers against Fulham and Anderlecht.

The 'other' Chelsea semi-final goal. That was so audacious, so quick.

Seven years on and I still don't know which was his preferred foot. He took corners with both!

Yeah that Norwich lob was great. Remember reading at the time that he used to think why score in routine fashion when the difficult will do! Scored a great goal at home to Charlton that season too.

The FA Cup Semi showed how speed of thought can beat speed of legs. When he broke clear he probably knew he'd be caught if he took it on further but backed himself to beat one of the best keepers in the world with a dipping volley from 25 yards. As you do.

Was he afflicted by injuries in his last season? He seemed to fall down the pecking order a little although he still scored a great goal at home to Villa amongst others.

Cu Chulainn · « **Reply #668 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:23:23 pm »

We would still be on 4 European Cups without Luis. He was incredible in that campaign.

YNWA.

Istanbulievable · « **Reply #669 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:33:42 pm »

Hero.

Miss him, miss his song. Will always have the fondest memories of him as it was a great time to be going the match and he scored some spectacular and vital goals.

Hope we see him at Anfield soon.

All the best Luis.

Yozza1 · « **Reply #670 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:34:24 pm »

Have a Happy Retirement Luis.

Nut/ella · « **Reply #671 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:35:23 pm »

Probably the best example for a Jekyll and Hyde type of player. Unbeatable on his day.

Loves the club with all his heart. Good luck Looooiiiisssss

Ycuzz · « **Reply #672 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:37:27 pm »

No, no. Thank you Luis.

Good luck with whatever comes next for you.

And hope to see you at Anfield soon.

Messiah · « **Reply #673 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:43:00 pm »

Love the man to Death, absolutely love him. A gentleman and a true Red.

Happy Retirement Luis

Pistolero · « **Reply #674 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:43:14 pm »

Good luck Luis - hero status forever assured.

..and it was in

lamonti · « **Reply #675 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:46:32 pm »

I imagine his song might get an outing in the second half if we're up against Villa on Saturday.

Yiannis · « **Reply #676 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:19:39 pm »

Hahaha. Good point about what is his natural foot from Juan. For some reason I always thought he was right footed but opted to control the ball and shoot most of the time with his left.

Oh well, little does it matter since he was like Nedved on that one. Equally adequate with both feet.

Wish him all the best and thank him for what he offered to us. CL run and not only that, with some memorable goals and moments.

apassant77 · « **Reply #677 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:23:18 pm »

Still got goosebumps from the reception he got at Anfield when he first came back with Atletico...

oojason · « **Reply #678 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:35:15 pm »

Loved his goal when he came back for Carragher's testimonial - big daft smile on his face, big daft smiles on our faces - like old happy times

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He helped give us possibilities, no?

gray19lfc · « **Reply #679 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:36:04 pm »

Will never forget him. Some unbelievable moments as a Liverpool fan were produced by Little Luis. Class.