Dirk Kuyt

[rage]

Based on last night's performance, barring any injuries I'll be surprised if Holland make any changes.

i'd be surprised if they didn't mate to be honest. they looked knackered towards the end and italy could easy have got a goal.

[hamshanks]

thought Kuyt did very well and worked his arse, could have gort a goal but had the nous to work the rebound and set up the third.
btw that young kid who came on to replace Ibrahim, he looked quite good, be interesting to see how he develops over the tournament /next season, anyone know anything him? PSV guy right?

Worked hard and crossed the ball for the 3rd goal but actually should've scored but his finishing was poor. We've managed to convert a prolific scorer into a VERY hard working winger with no pace who is lacking in confidence in front of goal.

Bags of guts but it's been said many times - he was bought as a goalscorer

[Parm]

Not at all. I like many on here thought that to genuinely be title challengers we needed more quality on the right, however I think over the past 2 months Kuyt has shown extraordinary "bouncebackability" to win over me and many others who wanted him on the first plane out of Liverpool.

So no, I'm not taking the piss.

never thought I'd actually want Kuyt to stay but he has improved a lot and has put in the effort. Ok he is not the perfect player, but you can not bash him for his hardwork and effort. He is defo worth keeping around for a while longer and would alway be willing to step in, even if he ends up as a squad player.

[RedReet]

Worked hard and crossed the ball for the 3rd goal but actually should've scored but his finishing was poor. We've managed to convert a prolific scorer into a VERY hard working winger with no pace who is lacking in confidence in front of goal.

Bags of guts but it's been said many times - he was bought as a goalscorer

It was decent save by Buffon, and he had the composure to collect the ball afterwards to set up Gio.

Van Nistelrooy missed numerous easier chances, yet still had a great game.

The goals will come.

[zimbo]

Bags of guts but it's been said many times - he was bought as a goalscorer

Ray Kennedy was bought as a centre forward, yet went on to become arguably the greatest left-sided midfield player in Europe.

If a player's game can be developed and modified for the good of the team it doesn't have to be a negative.

[Darth Marty]

And also in Kuyts defence I really think an extended run up front would bring out the qualities we purchased him for, to be fair to the lad he has been instructed to be the team player, I think he is better suited as the top striker and needs to stay on the last man all the time. Difficult to score when you are chasing back all the bloody time isnt it?
Anyway, hes a top man and I reckon next season we will see even better performances from him.

[Nic83]

Kuyt is kuyt lads, he'll never have the abilty to do things like beat players or open up defenses with great flair, trickery or make numerous defense splitting passes so the question is: is THAT good enough for a supposed title challenging team in the supposed best league in the world?

My answer - good enough for a place on the bench but not a regular starting position

[Rich]

Ray Kennedy was bought as a centre forward, yet went on to become arguably the greatest left-sided midfield player in Europe.

If a player's game can be developed and modified for the good of the team it doesn't have to be a negative.

.....don't you come in on a football thread with such a good post; it'll never do.

[Red_hot]

Ray Kennedy was bought as a centre forward, yet went on to become arguably the greatest left-sided midfield player in Europe.

If a player's game can be developed and modified for the good of the team it doesn't have to be a negative.

My ex boss () at work said the exact same thing.

[zimbo]

My ex boss () at work said the exact same thing.

That's my cover well and truly blown. Ah, nuts.

[Red_hot]

That's my cover well and truly blown. Ah, nuts.

I'm at home on the net I'm not using works!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[IanTatt]

kuyt is garbage. Every player has a good game every now and again!

[Red_hot]

kuyt is garbage. Every player has a good game every now and again!

[zimbo]

.....don't you come in on a football thread with such a good post; it'll never do.

...goes back to idly reading LFC forum with a mixture of detached amusement, morbid curiosity, impotent rage and large dollops of fear.

[Norbs]

Funny guy

piss off