Author Topic: Neil Mellor (Read 21504 times)

Rafaroy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 9, 2012, 04:55:53 pm »

Bad luck son, would have to be the goal against the gooners that sticks with me.

oojason · « **Reply #41 on:** May 9, 2012, 04:56:42 pm »

Sad news. All the best to him and hopefully we'll see a bit more of him on the lfc tv channel in the future.

Some great memories of his time here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Mellor

gwto · « **Reply #42 on:** May 9, 2012, 04:57:20 pm »

He scored the first goals I ever saw at Anfield (2-0 win vs Middlesbrough in the League Cup, 2004). Best of luck for the future, Neil. YNWA

Bjinxi · « **Reply #43 on:** May 9, 2012, 04:57:43 pm »

Always sad to retire like that. I had to quit football too like him but unlike him I am sure he will get a job at LFC.tv since he was around everytime I watch/watched it.

Ryan M · « **Reply #44 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:02:39 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKopite on May 9, 2012, 04:22:17 pm

I thought they all got them eventually...?

Was told from a friend that Pellegrino, think he was cup tied at the time but travelled with the squad, that he went into the Milan's dressing room and noticed that all their players left their medals. They were the same as the ones the Liverpool players had, so he collected them all and gave them to the Youth kids. That is from one of the Youth kids at the time.

Hope it's a true story because it will be boss if it is. Saying that he used to give us tips who Liverpool were signing and they never happened

Gutted to hear about Mellor, always heard good things about him off the pitch, and remember going on a messy Sunday night after he scored against Arsenal!

B0151? · « **Reply #45 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:07:56 pm »

I remember saying "Remember the name James Mellor!" to my Arsenal supporting friend after that game! I was half taking the piss like but such a shame for the lad! Played his part in history here though.

Hij · « **Reply #46 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:11:57 pm »

Has today retired from football at the age of 29.

Many thanks for the Olympiakos and Arsenal goals and that Gerrard assist especially and for standing in when we needed a striker!

Pendzo · « **Reply #47 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:14:13 pm »

Sad news. Will always remember his goal and his header for Gerrard.

YNWA and all the best.

WraithXx · « **Reply #48 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:18:44 pm »

Mellor, lovely cushioned header, FOR GERRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!!!!

Regi · « **Reply #49 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:18:57 pm »

Shit...sad to hear.
Suffice to say he provided us with a few moments that will never be forgotten.
Thanks for that Neil lad

SP · « **Reply #50 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:21:29 pm »

He was one of ours, he has a topic on the main board.

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=293300.0

Sindri · « **Reply #51 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:24:17 pm »

Oh its a splendid effort, oh its winner by MELLOR IN STOPPAGE TIME FOR LIVERPOOL.
You couldn't write a fairytale like that...

Regi · « **Reply #52 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:26:29 pm »

His impact in the Olympiakos game will go down in the annals forever and quite rightly so.
That cushioned header was an amazing assist given the circumstances and the intensity of the situation.
Best of luck for the future lad and thanks for some very special memories

7777 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:29:23 pm »

Quote from: Bakez0151 on May 9, 2012, 05:07:56 pm

I remember saying "Remember the name James Mellor!" to my Arsenal supporting friend after that game! I was half taking the piss like but such a shame for the lad! Played his part in history here though.

Half taking the piss by getting half of his name wrong?!

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #54 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:29:52 pm »

I saw his Tweet from first thing this morning and assumed it just meant that he might be moving on to another club, not this. Really sad news for a lad who should still have several seasons in front of him.

I'll always remember him for his contribution in the 04/05 season, in particular the impact he (and Sinama) made in seeing us through against Olympiakos.

Saying that, the rocket against Arsenal at Anfield wasn't bad either.

Good luck with whatever you do from here, Neil.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #55 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:31:33 pm »

gutted for him. wish him all the best for the future

barneystuta · « **Reply #56 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:33:58 pm »

I echo what everyone says here. In 2004/2005, he stepped up to the plate when we had a major striker crisis. He was integral to that game against Olympiacos, and not just for his goal.

Remember the commentary? "Mellor...... lovely cushioned header..." you know what comes next.

pewithree3 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:34:52 pm »

Hard luck, please can we have him on LFC.tv instead
of the droning boring Gary Gillespie.

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #58 on:** May 9, 2012, 05:52:42 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on May 9, 2012, 04:31:10 pm

Good luck to him in the future. Will always remember the winner vs Arsenal, his goal against Olympiakos and his header to set up Gerrard to put us through.

Very sad news

. Wish the lad all the best

Ziltoid · « **Reply #59 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:01:37 pm »

Sad news. All the best for the future Neil. That cushioned header............history will remember.

Stevando_Torrard · « **Reply #60 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:02:01 pm »

That's unfortunate. Hopefully he has enough good memories to satisfy him and allow him to move on.

Ben_ · « **Reply #61 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:04:21 pm »

Helped to make us dream in 2005, and for that I'll be forever grateful.

Best of luck Neil.

stanleylhs · « **Reply #62 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:06:20 pm »

Quote from: barneystuta on May 9, 2012, 05:33:58 pm

I echo what everyone says here. In 2004/2005, he stepped up to the plate when we had a major striker crisis. He was integral to that game against Olympiacos, and not just for his goal.

Remember the commentary? "Mellor...... lovely cushioned header..." you know what comes next.

He scored the second goal too right?

Edit: Yes

http://www.myspace.com/video/b/liverpool-v-olympiakos-uefa-champions-league-december-2004/834745

Circa1892 · « **Reply #63 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:31:18 pm »

Achieved more in a week (Arsenal goal and the goal and assist against Olympiakos) than many will in a career.

He can retire with a CL medal. Sad for the lad to have to finish early mind.

helmboy_nige · « **Reply #64 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:32:54 pm »

Good luck for the future lad. Remember that Arsenal goal like it was yesterday.

TheEru · « **Reply #65 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:37:02 pm »

Awful news, hope to see him even more on lfctv now.

Nessy76 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:44:15 pm »

That is a shame, that Arsenal goal was just beautiful.

dorsetgill · « **Reply #67 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:46:40 pm »

Sad news .Really feel for him.Ynwa

1021 · « **Reply #68 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:52:17 pm »

I'm sure the Club will look after him and keep him involved with the official channel.

Contributed to some of the many magical moments of the 2004/05 season, shame to see his career cut short.

lamonti · « **Reply #69 on:** May 9, 2012, 06:59:46 pm »

That Arsenal game was brilliant and what a goal to round it off, never mind his contribution vs Olympiakos. Best of luck Neil.

planet-terror · « **Reply #70 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:03:28 pm »

Sad news.Good luck for the future .

HighSix · « **Reply #71 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:09:39 pm »

Hope the future is good for him be it remaing in football or away from. At 29 atleast he had a good amount of time in the game, far worse when it happens for kids just starting out. All the best Neil!

Les Willis · « **Reply #72 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:22:37 pm »

Must be terrible having to retire through injury. I feel for him.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #73 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:43:22 pm »

Quote from: 51cam on May 9, 2012, 04:11:16 pm

Sad news. YNWA.

His injury is that bad!

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #74 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:45:58 pm »

Sad news, one of my favourite cult heroes. Good luck Neil.

lessthanmatt · « **Reply #75 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:47:33 pm »

Good luck to him whatever he does from here on. To repeat others' memories of his time at LFC...
THAT 'lovely cushioned header'...
THAT goal vs. Arsenal.

My first memory of him is when he scored in the Worthington Cup semi vs Sheff Utd!

Sad that his career is cut so short!

bradders1011 · « **Reply #76 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:49:27 pm »

Terrible shame to see his career cut short.

His name will stand with the legends of 2005.

Cochise · « **Reply #77 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:49:38 pm »

Awful luck. Wish him all the best for the future.

GODS LEFT BOOT · « **Reply #78 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:55:10 pm »

Thanks for the goals mate
Best wishes

Tim Bisley · « **Reply #79 on:** May 9, 2012, 07:58:22 pm »

Sad news. Always seemed like a good, hard-working fella. Good to luck him. YNWA.