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    Riera says don’t judge me on City spell

    http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N161171080904-1500.htm


    Albert Riera today vowed to prove his worth at Anfield and insisted fans shouldn't judge him on his last spell in English football with Manchester City.
    On the day Rafael Benitez unveiled his deadline day signing to the media at Melwood, Riera insisted his game has developed during the three years he has since spent in Spain - and now he can't wait to make an impact on Merseyside.

    "That was a different moment," reflected Riera. "I went to Manchester City in January and we were playing for a place in the middle of the table.

    "I was 22 but now I have three years more experience and this is very important in football. Since then I have played in a UEFA Cup final and I have played for the national team.

    "I am now more prepared to play for a big club like Liverpool and I also know the Premier League.

    "I think I am better now. I have made good progress and I want to continue this progress here.

    Liverpool beat off competition from rival clubs - including Everton - to land the 26-year old, but Riera insists Anfield was the only destination he was interested in moving to.

    "I am happy to be here," he added. "This is the first day with my team-mates. I wanted to come here because of the history, the Champions League, Anfield, the supporters and my team-mates. This is the perfect club for me.

    "Espanyol had other offers, not just from Everton, but I told them I wanted to go to Liverpool.

    "The most important thing for any player is to go out there to try and win every game. We want to try and fight to win everything, the Champions League, the Premier League and the two cups. These are the things I want."

    Competition for the top prizes could have increased following the takeover at Riera's former club on deadline day, but Riera insists everyone at Anfield should just concentrate on their own performances rather than cast an eye down the M62.

    "I know what has happened at City but the most important thing for me now is Liverpool," he said.

    "They are one team we need to be careful of but we need to look at ourselves. If we do good things we do not need to think about other teams."


    Really looking forward to seeing him in a red shirt.
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    To start against Utd?

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      #3
      there's a video of the interview here........just click and scroll down
      http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...5875-20723926/

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        #4
        Originally posted by Operation View Post
        Really looking forward to seeing him in a red shirt.
        Me too. He's saying the right things as the players always do these days but I do hope we'll see an entirely different player. He joined Man City in the dead of winter and played just 15 games so I can't see how any of that could have been fun. Let's see the look on Robinho's face when he runs out for them on New Year's Day.

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          #5
          I never thought he was that bad for City (although I would never have wanted us to sign him on the evidence of his showing their either). I'm looking forward to having a new creative influence in the team but then I was looking forward to the added goal threat of Keane.

          I am however hoping that having someone to sprad the play a bit will make space for the likes of Gerrard, Alonso and Keane more centrally.
          "The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
          -- William Blake

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            #6
            Right at the end of that interview Rafa confirms that he will only use him as a left winger, lets see if he sticks to that statement.

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              Originally posted by Laz View Post
              Me too. He's saying the right things as the players always do these days but I do hope we'll see an entirely different player. He joined Man City in the dead of winter and played just 15 games so I can't see how any of that could have been fun. Let's see the look on Robinho's face when he runs out for them on New Year's Day.

              Is it just me or does anyone else think Robinho thinks he's joined Man united rather than City

              He even got them mixed up with Chelsea in and interview after he signed

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                #8
                balague seems to love this guy and reckons he's the best left winger in europe when he's on form.

                the epl is not the place for shrinking violets and im not sure he's going to get the arm round the shoulder softly softly approach that he seems to like.

                the united game is also a bad game to start him in because its going to be 100% effort and tackles flying all over. If he ****s up and gives the ball away god save him from carra and his evil satan stare.
                [B]Sir Isaac Newton knew the universal law of karma - any action has its equal and opposite reaction.[B]

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                  it may well be bollocks but i admit i do love to hear of players talking about how special our club is

                  he will run someone ragged on his debut

                  mark my words

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                    Originally posted by PoolG View Post
                    Is it just me or does anyone else think Robinho thinks he's joined Man united rather than City

                    He even got them mixed up with Chelsea in and interview after he signed
                    i think he got man u's new blue away kit confused with man city's blue.

                    oh dear...
                    [B]Sir Isaac Newton knew the universal law of karma - any action has its equal and opposite reaction.[B]

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                      Originally posted by el matador View Post
                      the epl is not the place for shrinking violets and im not sure he's going to get the arm round the shoulder softly softly approach that he seems to like.
                      Thats not an approach Benitez is particularly fond of by all accounts.

                      Physical wise he looks like he can handle himself, Im not overly worried about that, its his temperament Im a bit concerned about, seems like a confidence player. As you mentioned in that case might not be best chucking him straight into the team against United. I would start with Babel on the left.

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                        #12
                        Riera handled the interview very well, cool dude

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by pablo1981 View Post
                          Thats not an approach Benitez is particularly fond of by all accounts.

                          Physical wise he looks like he can handle himself, Im not overly worried about that, its his temperament Im a bit concerned about, seems like a confidence player. As you mentioned in that case might not be best chucking him straight into the team against United. I would start with Babel on the left.
                          agree with all that

                          the last thing we want is to destroy his confidence after his first match and then he'll go back inside his shell and that'll be the end of his career.

                          best to bring him on when we're 2 down as he's nothing to lose and even if he puts wes brown on his arse once he'll be a hero.

                          in all seriousness i wouldnt start him.
                          [B]Sir Isaac Newton knew the universal law of karma - any action has its equal and opposite reaction.[B]

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                            Originally posted by elvoz View Post
                            it may well be bollocks but i admit i do love to hear of players talking about how special our club is

                            he will run someone ragged on his debut

                            mark my words
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by elvoz View Post
                              it may well be bollocks but i admit i do love to hear of players talking about how special our club is

                              he will run someone ragged on his debut

                              mark my words

                              3 out of 10..........must try harder

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