Dirkey Kuytie

[dww]

His CL record this season is outstanding. Almost as good as Crouch's last season.

I have to say I cannot see for the life of me how he scored so many goals in Holland. He seems to lack almost everything required of a top marksman.

But I don't want to concentrate on the negatives. He's turned his LFC career around in the space of a couple of months. The man's heart is huge and he keeps on running like a Duracell Bunny (or was it Ever Ready?).

Really? I would have though last night showed exactly how he would have done so in a league with less physical and accomplished defenders. He makes people make mistakes and like Andy Cole in the 90s if you have the willing to keep missing chances and try again you don't have to be efficient to be prolific if you have enough chances.

[Roboklopp]

Really? I would have though last night showed exactly how he would have done so in a league with less physical and accomplished defenders. He makes people make mistakes and like Andy Cole in the 90s if you have the willing to keep missing chances and try again you don't have to be efficient to be prolific if you have enough chances.

Aye.

Also think it is worth mentioning how mcuh better his 1st touch has got again of late. Ball was really sticking to him yesterday.

well done BD

[Nic83]

Holland is just a pure goal fest in general lads. Most games have 3 or more goals scored in them. there isn't much emphasis placed on defense in the eredivise so anyone that plays up top gets chance after chance

[Roboklopp]

Thus speaketh the expert on all things orange.

[Shaggy]

Really? I would have though last night showed exactly how he would have done so in a league with less physical and accomplished defenders. He makes people make mistakes and like Andy Cole in the 90s if you have the willing to keep missing chances and try again you don't have to be efficient to be prolific if you have enough chances.

Andy Cole played for an all-conquering team who swept all before them

Kuyt played for Feyenoord who, as far as I am aware, were far from dominant.

Either he hasn't shown what he's got to offer in terms of finishing since he's been at Anfield, or the defending/goalkeeping over there is exceptionally poor. He reminds me of Cisse in front of goal - all panicked power, no placement and little accuracy.

His movement is good though.

[Craig_H]

The goal summed him up to a tee IMO. Just sheer endeavour and heart. He had a really good game.

Displayed his lack of killer instinct and poor touch earlier however when Xabi put him in and he failed to capitalise. This is why he's far better off for having been taken out of the middle.

That's so true.

He gets more space in wide areas and his lack of pace and strength is more manageable in wider areas than it is down the middle.

[Craig_H]

Torres was guilty of failing in his one clear cut chance too. I think that a large part of the problem in the middle was that we just weren't playing frequently enough in the final third and he is always going to be more of an Andy Cole than a van Nistelrooy in the box.

We really need the likes of Babel to learn from him in terms of getting into the box from a wide starting position though. If Babel added that to his game, which ought to be relatively simple he would be twice the player he is now IMO.

Torres was quick and strong enough to get a decent shot away though.

[dww]

I think that the as Nic says the nature of the Dutch league means that you don't need to play for an all conquering team to get a lot of chances and for me the fact that Dirk creates positions/chances for himself with his workrate and moevement would amplify that effect. Cisse also scored a lot of goals in a weaker league - I guess in lesser leagues one exceptional area in your game be it pace or movement can be enough.

It is also possible that confidence plays a part in the failure to keep composed in front of goal. It could be that being a big fish in the small Dutch pond was good for him psychologically.

[DeeTheDog]

Woo hoo, another positive thread concerning Kuyt. I wont repeat what I have written in countless other Kuyt threads, but I think he is vital to our current formation and has made a huge contribution to our current good run. I would hate to be playing against him, he would not give you a second on the ball.

[Roboklopp]

That's so true.

He gets more space in wide areas and his lack of pace and strength is more manageable in wider areas than it is down the middle.

Lack of strength isnt summat I'd level at Kuyt.

[Craig_H]

Lack of strength isnt summat I'd level at Kuyt.

I would.

He has to seriously break his back to beat most players in a physical battle. He's weak.

[Rich]

I would.

He has to seriously break his back to beat most players in a physical battle. He's weak.

I think he has a touch of the Dalglish arse on him, so he does have some strength, although he does get knocked off the ball a little easy at times.

[Craig_H]

Too many times mate.

[Roboklopp]

I think he has a touch of the Dalglish arse on him, so he does have some strength, although he does get knocked off the ball a little easy at times.

[Guest]

Kuyt is a fantastic player, and I'll be glad to see the player 'supposed' to be replacing him next season. There won't be many I'm afraid. He's exceptional at what he does.