CL medals...

[Cardie]

Am I right in saying that Houllier gave up his medal to one of the players who didn't get them when he was in charge?

[dave u]

Kirkland I think it was. I'm also pretty sure that Phil Thompsons only medals were from his playing days. However, as I've said, there's no point asking people to give up medals that they have in their possession. It just aint gonna happen and I'm not wasting time asking for that. I think replica medals are the way to go, and realisticly the club should foot the bill.

 

If they refuse, then we need to look at funding it ourselves. That's my opinion anyway.

[Cardie]

Yeah agree.

 

Not using it as a stick to beat anyone with or expecting players to give up medals just wondered if the story was true.

[dave u]

Yeah agree.

 

Not using it as a stick to beat anyone with or expecting players to give up medals just wondered if the story was true.

 

 

It was true. And despite the bad things I've said about GH, that was a fucking extremely classy thing to do.

[ali]

It was Neil Mellor that Ged gave his Worthy medal to, I'm sure you wrote about it Dave

[Bob]

it was kirkland because he had played all of the games up to then (dudek was dirst choice but kirky was picked for the cup games) but then got injured and couldnt play the final so didnt get a medal. Ged gave it to him on the pitch i beleive (that might be the hollywood version of it actually)

[Cam]

I'm pretty sure he also gave Murphy a medal, I seem to recall Danny metioning it.

[RedinSweden]

Kirkland I think it was. I'm also pretty sure that Phil Thompsons only medals were from his playing days. However, as I've said, there's no point asking people to give up medals that they have in their possession. It just aint gonna happen and I'm not wasting time asking for that. I think replica medals are the way to go, and realisticly the club should foot the bill.

 

If they refuse, then we need to look at funding it ourselves. That's my opinion anyway.

 

I agree, the club should foot the bill. It isn't the same as getting an original but at least it is a token gesture to show them that their contribution isn't forgotten. I wish i was rich.

[Glory Hunter]

Did anyone see Rafa hand over a medal to one of the polo-shirted players on the podium last night? Can't be certain, but it looked like he took his medal off and was handing it over. It was in the background.

 

Anyone shed any more light on that.

[Paul]

The Pong looked especially made up to get his, I thought.

[Street Preacher]

Yeah i think Rafa did give his medal to one of the players not in the Super Cup squad.I couldn't quite make out who got it though.There was two medals left over on the table and Pako picked them up and handed them to a couple of the players.Darren Potter deffo got one.

[Salte]

Yeah i think Rafa did give his medal to one of the players not in the Super Cup squad.I couldn't quite make out who got it though.There was two medals left over on the table and Pako picked them up and handed them to a couple of the players.Darren Potter deffo got one.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=302989&cpid=8&CLID=14&lid=&title=REDS+CONJURE+UP+POTTER+DEAL&channel=football_home

 

"The boss even took me to Monaco as part of the squad last week and gave me a winners medal even though I wasn't involved because of injury."

Maybe Rafas way of trying to make things right?

*edit* 'make things right' probably isn't the right phrase to use, but showing the youngsters they care at least.

[dave u]

The medals left over were for the assistants, and Mellor was given the other one.

[Gray - YPC]

Good idea Dave, about campaigning to get replica medals made.

 

To be honest, I cannot see what the hell UEFA don't provide medals for every member of the registered squad, plus x amount for backroom staff!!

 

That would solve an issue, that shouldn't even be an issue!!

[aws]

I read somewhere that UEFA rules say no reproductions of medals are to be made.I expect any reply to Dave from Parry will make that point.

But it doesn't stop the club knocking up something similar and presenting them to the players.