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Suarez & Carroll: Press Conf


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Here's some of Kenny's comments from the press conference. Class as usual.

 

From the Offal:

 

'He's the best No.9 for us' - Liverpool FC

 

'He's the best No.9 for us'

 

Kenny Dalglish is confident Andy Carroll can follow in the footsteps of Rush, Fowler et al and prove to be a worthy successor to Liverpool's iconic No.9 shirt.

 

The striker became the Reds' record signing when he joined on transfer deadline day and the boss feels his status as a Newcastle hero will help him cope with the transition towards Kop idol.

 

"He's a great signing for us, as is Luis (Suarez)," Dalglish told reporters as he unveiled his two new recruits at an Anfield press conference.

 

"We are really looking forward to getting him fit, up and ready and working. I'm sure he's anxious as well. We just have to be conscious of the fact he doesn't push too hard. So we'll look after him, get him fit and he'll play when he's ready.

 

"It may be a few weeks but we didn't sign him for a few weeks. We signed him for five and a half years. That's what we are looking forward to."

 

He continued: "We wanted to improve the squad we had. The two lads are fantastic footballers and they are both young.

 

"Luis came on last night and gave us a little example of what we can expect. Andy has yet to do that but at 22 years of age, he has fantastic potential. He's already part of the England squad.

 

"He's a fantastic signing and the best person we could have brought in here to play in the No.9 shirt.

 

"When you consider what he has done at such a young age - he wore the No.9 at Newcastle. For someone of 22 years of age, that's a lot to carry on your shoulders and he's shown at Newcastle that he is capable of doing that.

 

"Anyone who can wear that No.9 shirt up there and score goals has got a chance. We know he is only a young boy and that the price may be a bit more than what some people think it should be. But then everyone has to justify their wages and their costs. If you can do that with yourself then surely you can do that with us."

 

Suarez made a dream start to his Liverpool career when he came off the bench to net a debut goal in Wednesday's 2-0 success over Stoke City.

 

Kopites have already suggested the Uruguayan could form a partnership with Carroll similar to the famous Toshack-Keegan combination - and Dalglish feels they have the right character and passion to make a good impression on supporters.

 

"We are just really excited about the two lads coming in," he said.

 

"They are both fantastic signings for the football club and there should be nothing that can overshadow the fact they've come to play for us.

 

"They've put their trust in us and they are both determined to come and play for Liverpool, they are proud and privileged to play for Liverpool. That's a great start for us."

 

He added: "Character is always very important in a footballer.

 

"Andy is someone that that the players and supporters will take to. His innocence is quite endearing. Growing up everyone is wise after the event. When you are older you realise that you may have done some things that aren't correct. But everyone is the same, everyone has a story to tell.

 

"I think it will endear him to the supporters because they will be able to relate to him.

 

"They understand him and he understand football. You have to understand it is difficult for footballers to adjust to being in the limelight. To grow from being 16 or 17 years of age and growing up before being transferred for £35 million is a huge change in your life. I'm sure he'll handle it very well.

 

"If he has any problems he'll have all the help in the world here. But he'll help himself more than anyone can help him.

 

"We are delighted with the two lads and look forward to seeing them play.

 

"The lads will be desperate to play together. It's been fantastic for us to get them both on board."

 

The move for Carroll came on the back of big money move for Suarez and, although Fernando Torres departed for Chelsea, Dalglish feels the way Liverpool conducted themselves in the transfer window suggests the club's new owners mean business.

 

"Every day is a new era for a football club," he said. "The football club will always be here. We won't be but the club will. For us, we are looking forward to getting the club moving upwards and onwards.

 

"It's great credit to Damien Comolli that he did so well going out and getting those two lads and dealing with Ajax and especially Newcastle because it was so late in the day in the transfer window. It shows he's done a great job and reiterates what we said before about the ambition and support of the new owners.

 

"It just shows their desire to move the club forward. They said when they came in they wanted to take the club back to where it should be. This was their first opportunity to show that. They are actually a bit disappointed we didn't get more players in. That's a good thing.

 

"There will be a lot of people wishing they had these two in the squad."

 

The boss was also quizzed about comments made by Torres following his move to Chelsea.

 

Dalglish added: "I don't know what he's had to say since he joined them. I know what he said when he was here.

 

"Everybody was disappointed he left the club. What was most disappointing was the timing of it.

 

"But we'll move on with our life. The football club will always be here. We won't. We'll never ever put one person ahead of this football club.

 

"The football club and the owners did everything they possibly could. But it wasn't to be. He moved on and is playing for someone else now. That's something we'll live with.

 

"The most important thing for us is the two people who have come in and that's what we'll focus on.

 

"If we've lost one, we've lost one. I don't know whose gain it is. And neither will anyone until time has gone by. We are delighted with these two.

 

"The most important people are the people at this football club. Whatever Chelsea think doesn't matter to us. We are just delighted with what we have."

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Also here is some of what Suarez said:

 

Suarez: My dream debut

 

Luis Suarez today spoke of his elation at making a 'dream debut' for Liverpool against Stoke City on Wednesday evening and admitted he's relishing the challenges awaiting him as Anfield's new No.7.

 

The deadline day signing from Ajax came off the bench in the second half against the Potters and managed to find the back of the net 16 minutes later at the Kop end - and he insists he could not have asked for a better start to his Reds career.

 

Suarez told reporters at his Anfield unveiling: "I think it is a dream debut. Anyone would say it is a dream debut. Just to be on the field for a few minutes and to manage to score in front of the Kop, it's what dreams are made of.

 

"It was what I imagined it would be like. It was what I expected from watching English games back in Holland on TV.

 

"It's a tough, strong league and hard to create opportunities and chances on goal. It's something which I will learn to adapt to and the type of game I am looking forward to getting used to and performing in."

 

There was some confusion as to whether Suarez would be credited with the goal after Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson deflected the effort against the post before it eventually crossed the line.

 

The 24-year-old, however, is optimistic it will go down as the first of many for his new club.

 

He said: "I certainly celebrated it as if it's mine! Hopefully it's mine and whoever decides will decide in my favour.

 

"I hope I can score as many (goals as I did in Holland). The first target for me is to help the team, whether it's scoring goals or just helping out in general play, because what counts is the team, not individuals."

 

Suarez sat along fellow new striker Andy Carroll and manager Kenny Dalglish as the new signings faced the world's media at Anfield.

 

The pair have all the ingredients to create a successful partnership - and Suarez is confident they will compliment each other well.

 

He said: "I am aware of his style as I have seen quite a bit of him playing for Newcastle on TV back in Holland.

 

"He is a typical, tall No.9 and the type of player I combine with well historically. It is a promising partnership."

 

Suarez added: "Liverpool are always going to be known as one of the greats on a European scale.

 

"You only have to look at the trophies they've won - that image and history goes before them throughout Europe.

 

"It's always been a dream for me to come to a big club in England and play - and I have come to a massive club in England in Liverpool.

 

"It's been my desire to come here and I am really pleased it has come to fruition."

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And last but not least Carroll:

 

Carroll: It feels like home already

 

Andy Carroll claims Liverpool already feels like home following his rapturous Kop reception on Wednesday night.

 

The Geordie told his introductory press conference at Anfield this morning that he has been overwhelmed by the welcome afforded to him by our supporters.

 

The No.9 said: "Yes, it was a fantastic reception. The fans have been great with us. When I signed on Monday - that was great as well. There were a 100 fans outside Melwood waiting for me to turn up.

 

"It's been fantastic coming down here and having the welcome I've had. It feels really like home now. I know it's only been three days but the welcome I've had from everyone, where I'm staying and at the training ground - it's just been great.

 

"Obviously now the ambition is to win stuff and go places. Everyone believes we can do that."

 

Carroll is now the most expensive British player ever following his deadline day switch from Newcastle.

 

But the man himself insists he is not daunted by the fee - or by the fact he has inherited the shirt worn by Fernando Torres.

 

"It was a lot of money but I'm sure I can do what I need to do to prove the money was worth it," he said. "I'm here to score goals and create chances for the team, and that's what I can do.

 

"Time will tell. I scored goals at Newcastle and that's what I want to do - we'll just have to wait and see.

 

"Obviously Torres was a great player but I need to concentrate on my own game and play my football."

 

Reporters quizzed the 22-year-old on how he felt to leave his hometown club.

 

He replied: "I've got massive respect for Newcastle. It's my team, it's my home club, and I'm not really going to talk about what happened at Newcastle other than my friends and family are still there and Newcastle means a lot to me.

 

"But I'm at Liverpool now and that's what I've got to concentrate on.

 

"Coming here to Liverpool has been fantastic. The reception I got at the training ground and then last night was brilliant for us."

 

Carroll is currently sidelined with a thigh injury. Asked when he would return to make his debut, he said: "I am working hard in the gym with the fitness guys at Melwood, and I just need to get my fitness up. When I finally come out for my debut with the No.9 on it's going to make me realise that I'm here and I'm here to stay.

 

"It's a thigh strain. It's going to be a few weeks and then we'll see how it is."

 

What else did Andy Carroll have to say?

 

Carroll on Gerrard: "Obviously he's a great captain, he's a leader, he brings everyone together and I'm sure I'll get along well with him."

 

Carroll on maturing: "I feel I am ready. I have made the move now. I feel like I have settled down. I know what I need to do and that's concentrate on my football."

 

Carroll on Suarez: "He showed what he can do. He got a goal and was lively around the pitch and it was great to see that."

 

Should be some video of this around soon

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Suarez did something we never saw Torres do yesterday. Of course, he ran did some extra work defensive , because it was his debut at Anfield and he came on as a sub, but that's the kind of player he is. I'm not saying this because Torres is gone and all that stuff, but I think Suarez can be even bigger than Torres. I don't think he will smash up Torres' records, but I think he will involve himself more and help our midfield players as well

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I'm glad that new players are finally being unveiled at Anfield, alongside the manager. That is how it should be. This club has a symbiotic relationship with its fans, and that relationship has a common ground in Anfield. Melwood is much more detached and "players only", being the main working environment. We don't need to do it with the sort of fanfare that Newcastle or Real Madrid do it, but getting the players familiarised with what makes this club great is more easily achieved by taking them round Anfield than it is in the more sterile (perhaps uninspiring) Melwood setting. It makes players hungrier to get out there.

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Suarez did something we never saw Torres do yesterday. Of course, he ran did some extra work defensive , because it was his debut at Anfield and he came on as a sub, but that's the kind of player he is. I'm not saying this because Torres is gone and all that stuff, but I think Suarez can be even bigger than Torres. I don't think he will smash up Torres' records, but I think he will involve himself more and help our midfield players as well

 

Don't re-write history, when Torres joined he used to chase people over the pitch to get the ball back, just like he probably will on Sunday. Be grateful for what we've got without the need to diminish anyone elses achievements. Torres was outstanding. The best out and out striker I will probably ever see at Liverpool (for his first 2 years).

 

I'm gutted the way it all came to an end, but it did. But for those couple of years, he was insanely good. If Suarez is 3/4 the player Torres was, but does it over 5 -10 years instead of 2, then we'll be the winners from this.

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Suarez did something we never saw Torres do yesterday. Of course, he ran did some extra work defensive , because it was his debut at Anfield and he came on as a sub, but that's the kind of player he is. I'm not saying this because Torres is gone and all that stuff, but I think Suarez can be even bigger than Torres. I don't think he will smash up Torres' records, but I think he will involve himself more and help our midfield players as well

 

Certain people on here didn't think we should expect Torres to work for the team. It's not just an expectation of a Liverpool player to put in a shift, it should be compulsary.

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