Kuyt

[Code]

So was it Comolli or Ayre who installed that £1M clause then?

[Redder Lurtz]

So was it Comolli or Ayre who installed that £1M clause then?

 

He was on 80k a week, had one year left on his contract, wouldn't have figured much for us in the coming season and is approaching 32 years old. I don't think it's as bad as anyone's making out.

[Code]

He was on 80k a week, had one year left on his contract, wouldn't have figured much for us in the coming season and is approaching 32 years old. I don't think it's as bad as anyone's making out.

 

I'm not making it out to be bad.

[Redder Lurtz]

So what's your point?

[Randy Marsh]

There are some fucking arseholes on this thread / site. He was hardly Lionel Messi but Kuyt worked his bollocks off for us every time he pulled the shirt on and only a year ago there was the 'breaking records' thread lauding Dirk for his efforts. He scored some vital and memorable goals for us but rather than an opportunity to thank the bloke for his efforts this is just an opportunity for the usual snidey cunts to have a swipe. Wankers.

 

This.

[fowlerisgod]

Sad to see Kuyt leave. Wasn't the best player in the world, but did his job.

 

Scored some vital goals for us and 9 times out of 10, he turned up for the big games unlike a few other players. Had a terrible touch, but made up for it most of the time.

 

Could of got a bit more than we sold him for but that's Liverpool for you.

[Guest ShoePiss]

Good luck to him, I'd say his signing has been a success, he's made a significant contribution to the team over the years.

[Juniper]

A model pro, somewhat lacking in football ability technically but got some important goals and seemed a good chap and gave us his all.

 

Fair play to him. I wish him all the best.

[Code]

So what's your point?

 

It was just a question.

[Jairzinho]

Big game player. Wish more of our players had his work rate and intelligence. Good luck to you fella.

 

If you don't like Dirk Kuyt you're probably a fucking cunt.

[KopOut]

I'm not sure I'd agree with that. When our football was the most fluid and productive in Kenny's first six months, Kuyt was flourishing. While his first touch is erratic, his intelligence and movement were central to how well we were playing and I'm still to see anyone at the club link up as well with Suarez.

 

Agreed; Buying Carroll for $35 million put paid to Dirk's Liverpool career, although Carroll was in and out of the team early on while Dirk was indeed flourishing with Suarez and getting his old striking form back, it was only a matter of time before kenny had to give Carroll a good run at that price.

 

Benitez has to accept some criticism for helping destroy Dirk's goal striking instinct. He scored 15 goals in his first season with us from memory, and was rewarded with RM position.

 

The number of times we played Torres alone up front, in typical cautious Rafa fashion when Dirk could have been right alongside doing his Dutch thing had me flumuxed.

 

Anyway, it's water under the bridge, but i'll say this: Dirk gave us more, than we gave him.

 

Thanks Dirk, for everything. See you again one day at 3pm at The Great Match In The Sky.

[Guest ShoePiss]

Thanks Dirk, for everything. See you again one day at 3pm at The Great Match In The Sky.

 

Haha

[Code]

The only thing missing now is a poem.

[redsoxs]

can't believe some are moaning about the fee....

 

He could of sat on the bench until xmas, drawing wages...... then walked for free.

 

best of luck Kuyt

[Red_or_Dead]

The only thing missing now is a poem.

 

Why don't you write one made out of stats on how shite Kuyt was for us then? Clown.

[Strontium]

Dirk is, of course, ace, and I question the sanity of anyone who says otherwise.

 

His best performances came in the Champions League, and it will be good to see him in that competition again next season.

[Brownie]

can't believe some are moaning about the fee....

 

He could of sat on the bench until xmas, drawing wages...... then walked for free.

 

best of luck Kuyt

 

Yeah it's the wages saved which is the most important factor as he will have been on really good money, as noted by the fact that Feyenoord couldn't afford him. I read a stat yesterday that said we'll be saving around £5M in total because of this deal.

[smilezzz]

Anyone who cant appreciate what Kuyt offered us should bugger off. He will be missed.

[zico]

Good luck Dirk!

 

It will be hard to replace his character, which made him always step up in "big" games..

 

Could see him return in some capacity when he has retired, as I expect Hyppia...

[No2]

It might be but I cant lie, I have never liked him and I have wanted him gone for years so it would be a bit hypocritical of me to claim otherwise now when he finally is gone.

 

I don't suppose someone with 15000 posts ever considers just saying nothing?

[Frankenhooker]

Repaid his fee twice over, a great signing. I knew this was coming, but it's still a sad day. Wish him all the best and will keep an eye on how he does.

[piscinin]

Yeah it's the wages saved which is the most important factor as he will have been on really good money, as noted by the fact that Feyenoord couldn't afford him. I read a stat yesterday that said we'll be saving around £5M in total because of this deal.

 

It's not difficult to imagine a scenario where we save 5m in wages and get a transfer fee that's close to market rate. If we are going to forgo external investment in the squad, we can't afford to pass up opportunities like this to raise money.

[Ranxerox]

Positive development

[TheHowieLama]

How many other clubs were in for him?

[Philbert]

A model pro, somewhat lacking in football ability technically but got some important goals and seemed a good chap and gave us his all.

 

Fair play to him. I wish him all the best.

 

That could be Kevin Keegan you're describing there.