Topic: Dejan Lovren

[Gods_Left_Boot]

He gave us some great performances (Kiev comes to mind) and some great memories (THAT header). All the best Degsy!

[reddebs]

Best of luck Degsy.

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[koptommy93]

I hope Mo is ok. A friend moving to another country is a shitty thing to deal with.

[mickeydocs]

Best of luck at your new club and thank you for the memories.
Will never forget the goal v Dortmund

[IanZG]

Really nice to see players leaving (him and Lallana) and the last real images are them celebrating with the PL trophy. What a way to go out.

Happened last season with Sturridge, Mignolet and Moreno as well. Already mentioned it somewhere, it's stunning how many excellent players left the club without winning anything, or with just a cup medal to their name, Torres, Suarez, Lucas, Reina, Kuyt, Coutinho, Sterling, Mascherano, none of them won as much here as they should've, and quite a few of them departed in bad terms. To see players leave because they feel their time here is over and to have such fantastic memories at the end is lovely.

[RainbowFlick]

Good luck. He's often taken a lot of backlash from our fans but has never really moaned or anything so I can only respect that, as much as I dislike his political views.

[Mark Walters]

Just wonder what has happened with Clyne, once was very well loved in the team, now seems like something behind the scenes has caused a rift with Klopp or the squad, never gets mentioned.

He was released at the end of June when his contract expired.

[MdArshad]

He was released at the end of June when his contract expired.

Wow, we are really moving away from Southampton. Three ex Saints leaving us. I hope we don't release VVD and Mane as well.

[Red Beret]

You leave us a winner, Dejan.  Thanks for the memories and good luck.



Sidebar: Ł11m?  That's a great piece of work for an injury prone 31 year old. Hope to see that reinvested in new contracts for our youngsters.

[Nick110581]

Wonder what the plan is to replace him.

He’s started a fair bit in last two seasons.

[oojason]

From Lovren's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJYIeSFHib:-

'The game of football is everything to me and I have tried throughout my tenure at LFC to be the best I can. Playing for this amazing club was a privilege, it comes with responsibility. Wearing the badge was an honour. The last six years have been a crazy ride. We have been through it all, our relationship has been evolving and was a source of intense feelings… In the end, optimism, desire, togetherness and honest hard-work have brought us to the heights of domestic and European Football, moments none of us will ever forget. Before I first walked through the doors of Melwood I promised myself I would give all I have to ensure that one day I could look back and have the satisfaction of knowing I have given everything to the club that opened its doors to me. Today it is my turn to say goodbye to Liverpool FC. Although I am no longer a team member, I don’t look at this as an end to our relationship. We have written history together and our memories will last forever.

None of this would have happened without the collective force that makes this club what it is. So, I want to thank everybody, in particular; My teammates who were always incredible competition on the training ground and amazing support off the training ground, I will always be here for you. The Boss, Mr Klopp, who was the man that installed an unbreakable belief in me and the team – I thank you for your guidance and inspiration. The training staff who have made us the savages we are. The staff behind the scenes that make the club tick – Our home would not be what it is without you, I thank you for everything you did for me and the team over the years, you know who you are. The fans – There has been a lot of love and criticism, and I respect each and every one of you, rest assured all I ever wanted to do is Win, and Win we did! The City of Liverpool – Thank you for having me and my family. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

What else can I say.. I will miss the spirit of the club, the city, the people. I will see you around my friends, and I wish you all the best.

YNWA @liverpoolfc'

[nico 8]

I will never understand fans that feast upon a player's mistakes or ability especially where that player is giving his all. That is all we as fans have ever asked for.
For all his shortcomings, like Llalana, the one characteristic fans tend to overlook is the leadership quality both Lovren and Llalana brought to to the team and squad. We have an abundance of that in our squad and this, in my opinion, is one of several factors that separates us from the rest. Just look at the clubs around us and you will quickly see how few leaders there are. This is why Henderson's award is truly deserving even if under appreciated or misunderstood. Kevin du Bruyne, for all of his ability on the ball (and he really is a brilliant when on form), he tends to pack it in when things aren't going the team's way. You just have to watch his body language and grumblings- hence City losing so many games this season. Who are the real leaders in Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal??

Lovren was part of the squad that made history. Good luck to him.

[Desert Red Fox]

Will always remember the goal he scored against Dortmund very very fondly. I went mental when that happened. Fucking glorious.

I'm very grateful for that and I hope he does well at Russia.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Good luck to him - he'll be remembered as a player with constant highs and lows throughout his time at LFC, but I always felt once he got a run in the side he was a bit steadier than credited for. This season and back-end of 17/18 examples of that.

[jillcwhomever]

All the best Dejan in your new adventure, you leave a Champion. You always did your best while playing here and I will miss your and Mo's little gems. 

[wige]

From Lovren's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJYIeSFHib:-

'The game of football is everything to me and I have tried throughout my tenure at LFC to be the best I can. Playing for this amazing club was a privilege, it comes with responsibility. Wearing the badge was an honour. The last six years have been a crazy ride. We have been through it all, our relationship has been evolving and was a source of intense feelings… In the end, optimism, desire, togetherness and honest hard-work have brought us to the heights of domestic and European Football, moments none of us will ever forget. Before I first walked through the doors of Melwood I promised myself I would give all I have to ensure that one day I could look back and have the satisfaction of knowing I have given everything to the club that opened its doors to me. Today it is my turn to say goodbye to Liverpool FC. Although I am no longer a team member, I don’t look at this as an end to our relationship. We have written history together and our memories will last forever.

None of this would have happened without the collective force that makes this club what it is. So, I want to thank everybody, in particular; My teammates who were always incredible competition on the training ground and amazing support off the training ground, I will always be here for you. The Boss, Mr Klopp, who was the man that installed an unbreakable belief in me and the team – I thank you for your guidance and inspiration. The training staff who have made us the savages we are. The staff behind the scenes that make the club tick – Our home would not be what it is without you, I thank you for everything you did for me and the team over the years, you know who you are. The fans – There has been a lot of love and criticism, and I respect each and every one of you, rest assured all I ever wanted to do is Win, and Win we did! The City of Liverpool – Thank you for having me and my family. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

What else can I say.. I will miss the spirit of the club, the city, the people. I will see you around my friends, and I wish you all the best.

YNWA @liverpoolfc'

Well in Degsy.

[Dim Glas]

From Lovren's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJYIeSFHib:-

'The game of football is everything to me and I have tried throughout my tenure at LFC to be the best I can. Playing for this amazing club was a privilege, it comes with responsibility. Wearing the badge was an honour. The last six years have been a crazy ride. We have been through it all, our relationship has been evolving and was a source of intense feelings… In the end, optimism, desire, togetherness and honest hard-work have brought us to the heights of domestic and European Football, moments none of us will ever forget. Before I first walked through the doors of Melwood I promised myself I would give all I have to ensure that one day I could look back and have the satisfaction of knowing I have given everything to the club that opened its doors to me. Today it is my turn to say goodbye to Liverpool FC. Although I am no longer a team member, I don’t look at this as an end to our relationship. We have written history together and our memories will last forever.

None of this would have happened without the collective force that makes this club what it is. So, I want to thank everybody, in particular; My teammates who were always incredible competition on the training ground and amazing support off the training ground, I will always be here for you. The Boss, Mr Klopp, who was the man that installed an unbreakable belief in me and the team – I thank you for your guidance and inspiration. The training staff who have made us the savages we are. The staff behind the scenes that make the club tick – Our home would not be what it is without you, I thank you for everything you did for me and the team over the years, you know who you are. The fans – There has been a lot of love and criticism, and I respect each and every one of you, rest assured all I ever wanted to do is Win, and Win we did! The City of Liverpool – Thank you for having me and my family. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

What else can I say.. I will miss the spirit of the club, the city, the people. I will see you around my friends, and I wish you all the best.

YNWA @liverpoolfc'

Wonderfully said there from Dejan.

He really did give his all and played a big part in some of the very best moments of this great club’s history. He will forever be a part of the team that won the 6th European cup and finally brought home the championship. He’s entwined in the legend of this club for that.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Great statement by him.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Mo also sent him a great message as well.

[Qston]

Good luck Degsy. Always 100% commitment and clearly a good lad to have in the dressing room.

[aw1991]

All the best in the future Dejan. He's a warrior and a terrific players and deserves the success he achieved

[redk84]

loved this fella and was infuriated by this fella...good luck to him

he won't be forgotten !

[smutchin]

From Lovren's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJYIeSFHib:-

Clearly the words of someone with a totally overinflated opinion of himself. 

Good luck for the future, Degsy!

[redgriffin73]

From Lovren's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJYIeSFHib:-

'The game of football is everything to me and I have tried throughout my tenure at LFC to be the best I can. Playing for this amazing club was a privilege, it comes with responsibility. Wearing the badge was an honour. The last six years have been a crazy ride. We have been through it all, our relationship has been evolving and was a source of intense feelings… In the end, optimism, desire, togetherness and honest hard-work have brought us to the heights of domestic and European Football, moments none of us will ever forget. Before I first walked through the doors of Melwood I promised myself I would give all I have to ensure that one day I could look back and have the satisfaction of knowing I have given everything to the club that opened its doors to me. Today it is my turn to say goodbye to Liverpool FC. Although I am no longer a team member, I don’t look at this as an end to our relationship. We have written history together and our memories will last forever.

None of this would have happened without the collective force that makes this club what it is. So, I want to thank everybody, in particular; My teammates who were always incredible competition on the training ground and amazing support off the training ground, I will always be here for you. The Boss, Mr Klopp, who was the man that installed an unbreakable belief in me and the team – I thank you for your guidance and inspiration. The training staff who have made us the savages we are. The staff behind the scenes that make the club tick – Our home would not be what it is without you, I thank you for everything you did for me and the team over the years, you know who you are. The fans – There has been a lot of love and criticism, and I respect each and every one of you, rest assured all I ever wanted to do is Win, and Win we did! The City of Liverpool – Thank you for having me and my family. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

What else can I say.. I will miss the spirit of the club, the city, the people. I will see you around my friends, and I wish you all the best.

YNWA @liverpoolfc'

That's lovely. And that video message from Mo as well, I'll miss their bromance.

All the messages on his insta from the other lads show how popular he was too.

[Kashinoda]

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/403755-mohamed-salah-s-farewell-message-to-dejan-lovren

[Ultimate Bromance]

All the best

[Dougle]

I've witnessed players, indeed legends like Joey Jones and Ronnie Whelan, criticised for their supposed lack of Liverpool standard ability at points in their careers, but I've never seen the heightened criticism that Dejan Lovren has received from Liverpool followers for many years.

Every footballer makes a mistake in most games, when the strikers best efforts fail completely they're never condemned as a liability. When Dejan made a mistake it was always replayed, reenacted, rebuked and ridiculed. Matip, Gomez and Van Dijk have all made mistakes throughout this wonderful season, indeed Gomez and Van Dijk each made terrible mistakes today. Errors which would have brought heaps of negativity against Dejan.

Dejan Lovren was a cracking servant to Liverpool Football Club, he was involved in more successful campaigns or close achievements to success than other past players that are revered. To name those players would derail the thread.

His injury record was questioned to an extent that hadn't been applied to other past-players to the same degree.

All I can say is thank you Dejan, not just for the goal against Dortmand but for the determination and dedication you gave to my club. I never felt you let me down mate. Good luck.

The above says it best. Personally I always liked The Big Dog despite (at times) wanting to cannon him into
The Mersey. I liked him as a battler on the field and also for not being afraid to speak out off the field. As many have said his stand out moment is probably that "goal" against Dortmund which was so important for the development of "mentality monsters".
Lovely to see Mo's send off and delighted he walks away a World, European and English champion. Not bad at all Degsy.

[McSquared]

Good price. Good luck Dejan

[redgriffin73]

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/403755-mohamed-salah-s-farewell-message-to-dejan-lovren

Sweetest thing ever.

[Dull Tools]

I will never understand fans that feast upon a player's mistakes or ability especially where that player is giving his all. That is all we as fans have ever asked for.
For all his shortcomings, like Llalana, the one characteristic fans tend to overlook is the leadership quality both Lovren and Llalana brought to to the team and squad. We have an abundance of that in our squad and this, in my opinion, is one of several factors that separates us from the rest. Just look at the clubs around us and you will quickly see how few leaders there are. This is why Henderson's award is truly deserving even if under appreciated or misunderstood. Kevin du Bruyne, for all of his ability on the ball (and he really is a brilliant when on form), he tends to pack it in when things aren't going the team's way. You just have to watch his body language and grumblings- hence City losing so many games this season. Who are the real leaders in Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal??

Lovren was part of the squad that made history. Good luck to him.

I have always liked him and felt in he put in 100%. His mistakes were always because he was trying too hard rather than a lack of effort.

Always felt he was a great defender who sometimes had lapses which shadowed the rest of the great defending he did.

His goal against Dortmund was one of my favorite Kop memories and the celebrations it led to. Don't worry about a thing, because every little thing is gunna be alright.

[rafathegaffa83]

Leaves a PL and CL champion. Good luck to him

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

That goal against Dortmund, will never forget it, talk about the fucking roof going off the place. Haters are gonna hate, but they're not the ones with the medals around their neck. Zenit is a perfect move, he'll do well there. Thanks big fella

[tubby]

Good money for him, good luck to him.

[CHOPPER]

Leaves a PL and CL champion. Good luck to him

World Champion, as well?

[redgriffin73]

World Champion, as well?

He missed Qatar through injury didn't he, does he get a medal anyway?

[thaddeus]

I love it that on the title celebration videos you can hear him 'singing' YNWA way before the camera pans down to where he is.  You can see a few of the players were holding back a bit - I remember being the same when I first joined in many, many years ago - but Lovren was belting it out like a seasoned Kopite!

I don't think he's the sort of defender Klopp would have signed and at times he looked a square peg in a round hole.  His commitment was never in question though and he didn't seem to be making a big fuss, certainly not publicly, about being fourth choice for most of this season.

Unless van den Bergh or Nathaniel Phillips have kicked on then I'd be nervous about starting a new season with only VVD, Gomez and Matip.  That's probably one for a different thread though!

[Kennys from heaven]

That goal against Dortmund, will never forget it, talk about the fucking roof going off the place. Haters are gonna hate, but they're not the ones with the medals around their neck. Zenit is a perfect move, he'll do well there. Thanks big fella

Was awesome. I still come out in goosebumps seeing that unfold and the way he (and we!) went fucking mental afterwards. Amazing memory. Was a big fan of Lovren and defended him a lot to others as he got pelters unfairly in a lot of instances.

Good luck Degsy lad.

[Red Raw]

Scored important and beautiful goals for us, can only wish him the very best.



Do we need to sign a new bessie for Mo or can someone in the squad fill in?

[The G in Gerrard]

Good luck Dejan. Goal against Dortmund won't be forgotten. Caused me to argue with a neighbour. 😁

[RedSamba]

All the best