The new Dirk kuyt thread

[Nic83]

Just want to say that he deserves special praise for keeping going through what has obviously been a difficult time on the pitch for him and he really deserves credit for adapting to this new position and doing a very satisfactory job. He may not be a fabulous player but the man certainly has heart and I think there will be a squad role for him next year.

[bobbyfallon]

never stops trying in fairness to him. immense last night

[-V-]

Wrong Nic, He is a fabulous player, he was truly magnificent last night. Last night was another wonderful night at Anfield, my head is still sore

[BFG]

There's no point in backtracking on your general negativity and praising our players now.

Good shout though, for all the stick he's taken he's been a very important cog in the LFC machinery in recent months. Everyone needs a player with the heart and intensity that Dirk brings to the squad.

[Matt]

I thought he was awesome last night. Probably my man of the match actually. Close call though, I thought Aurelio had a very good game and looked the most composed out of the 4 defenders in that horrible first half hour and after the break Skittles was great too.

But Dirk

[Nic83]

Me, negative? No chance, I'm a humongous mass of positivity at the worst of times

[BFG]

Me, negative? No chance, I'm a humongous mass of positivity at the worst of times

Like when you're smashing your room up? out of pure joy while hugging your favourite gooners teddy

[Kev_81]

I wonder if Benitez will rest him on Sunday so he can do the London Marathon, or maybe he could do it an make it back for half one.

In fairness though he is a key part of our team and has scored some huge goals this season.

[-V-]

Not just that but his intelligence was rewarding last night

In the dying moments when we were leading 3-2 Kuyt and Carra broke down the right wing and Gerrard and Babel were screaming for a cross into the box. Kuyt did the right thing, he ignored them and took the ball to the corner flag and tried his best not to give the ball away. He kept the ball when we needed to keep it and he fought incredibly hard for the win

[Bender]

Not just that but his intelligence was rewarding last night

In the dying moments when we were leading 3-2 Kuyt and Carra broke down the right wing and Gerrard and Babel were screaming for a cross into the box. Kuyt did the right thing, he ignored them and took the ball to the corner flag and tried his best not to give the ball away. He kept the ball when we needed to keep it and he fought incredibly hard for the win

WOW kuyt and cara there's blistering pace for you

[-V-]

Although i didnt say they were fast, you would be surprised at how quick those 2 really are. Carra was like a 100m sprinter down the right last night

[Vermilion]

The thing that's impressed me the most apart from his immense work rate, is how he has not hidden, not let his head drop, with all the stick & lack of goals he could easily have got disheartened, but no, he's just kept at it.

The sign of a good proffessional. Who ever we bring in , Kuyt imo deserves a place in the squad.

[MrMichael]

Not just that but his intelligence was rewarding last night

In the dying moments when we were leading 3-2 Kuyt and Carra broke down the right wing and Gerrard and Babel were screaming for a cross into the box. Kuyt did the right thing, he ignored them and took the ball to the corner flag and tried his best not to give the ball away. He kept the ball when we needed to keep it and he fought incredibly hard for the win

Couldn't agree more. Even in the first half hour when we were in danger of being completely over-run he never hid at all, and once we had a foothold in the game I thought he was magnificent. He'll never have the most consistent touch or silky skills, but if we've ever had a player with more heart and a better team ethic Id love to hear who they were.

Where's Niall now eh?

Dirk

[dww]

I think Kuyt gets unfair criticism for a lot of aspects of his game. His goals scoring and composure in front of goal has been unsatisfactory and he has never had blistering pace but I think in the roles he has played for us of late he has really excelled. His work rate has been high but more important than that it his movement and effort has been intelligently directed and has produced assists and prevented opposition attacks.

Ultimately I have always been a fan but it is heartening to see that he has come through what was a rough patch in his form and that everyone is acknowledging his contribution now.

[Exiled_red]

Although i didnt say they were fast, you would be surprised at how quick those 2 really are. Carra was like a 100m sprinter down the right last night

Yeah Kuyt had a good game never stopped working and chasing people, I think he's adapted quite well to that position and that it suits him more than shouldering the goal scoring burden

Also I thought Carragher did well yesterday in getting forward from fullback, he's been critisised for not getting forward alot when he played at right back. But playing out of his natural position and in such a big game it could have been tempting to play a safety first game, but he overlapped whenever possible