Jamie Carragher

[Lee]

I always felt Agger's defensive skills were way underrated by most because he was so comfortable on the ball and it wasn't until recent years that he started getting credit for it. Yes, he has made a few mistakes this year and hasn't looked his best, but so too did Suarez last year and I've no doubt Agger will also bounce back. I honestly wouldn't swap him for any defender in the PL.

Skrtel I had my doubts about but was happy to be proven wrong when he was arguably one of our best and most consistent players over 18 months when the rest of the team was struggling. He is a very good player and for a mid-table PL team is probably as good as we could hope for and IMO wouldn't be as easy to replace as some may think.

I also don't think our defensive problems are as bad as made out. I've already mentioned that our defense is generally in the top 4 in the league, and although not up to that standard this year, since our only DM Lucas came back we've kept 5 clean sheets in 11 which isn't too bad when you consider 3 of those games were away to United, Arsenal and City. So on the whole I do think we're alright at the back but we do seem to struggle with powerful teams/players as Stoke and Villa/Benteke recently proved so maybe we could do with bringing in someone with a bit more presence at the back for these type of matches.

Very well said.

[Shaggy]

Liverpool FC @LFC
Jamie Carragher has announced he will leave #LFC at the end of 2012-13 and will retire from football. More on http://Liverpoolfc.com shortly.

[Shaggy]

LFC statement on Jamie Carragher

7th Feb 2013 - Latest News

Jamie Carragher has today announced that he is to leave Liverpool Football Club at the end of the season and will be retiring from football.

The Reds defender has enjoyed a glittering career at Anfield, having joined the club's youth system aged nine before going on to make his first-team debut in January 1997 against Middlesbrough. He has subsequently made more than 700 senior appearances for Liverpool, winning a host of major honours. He is second only to Ian Callaghan in club's all-time appearance table.

The 35-year-old has made the announcement this week to end speculation surrounding his future.

He will continue to concentrate his efforts on helping Brendan Rodgers' side achieve success in the Barclays Premier League this season and the on-going Europa League campaign.

Carragher said: "This will be my last season at Liverpool and my last as a professional footballer.

"I'm making this announcement now because I don't want the manager or the club to be answering questions on my future when I've already decided what I am going to do.

"I will be fully committed between now and the end of the season to doing the very best for Liverpool Football Club, as I've done my entire career since joining aged just nine-years-old.

"It has been a privilege and an honour to represent this great club for as long as I have and I am immensely proud to have done so and thankful for all the support I have had. There are many memories I want to share and people to thank, but now is not the time for that.

"I won't be making any further comment on this decision until the end of the season; all our focus and concentration should be on achieving the best possible finish in the league this season and trying to win the last remaining trophy we are competing in."

Liverpoolfc.com and LFC TV will be producing a special tribute to Jamie Carragher to be broadcast upon his retirement at the end of the season, featuring an extensive interview with the man himself reflecting on his illustrious career.

[Assassin]

Many thanks for what he has contributed over the years. I think he has made the correct decision. Good luck to him outside of playing football

[-V-]

Im quite shocked considering his recent form. I bet he changes his mind at the end of the season

[Reece]

Legend

[Shaggy]

He'll end up as BT's answer to Neville I reckon.

[Pablo]

Wow, I guess it was coming but I'm still slightly surprised.

What a legend he was

[Lee]

Very shocked.

Mate told me a few days ago that Carragher is joining Sky next year. Can't find anything online.

[Captain Stu]

Not surprised really and actually pleased that he's retiring rather than leaving. Would hate to see him elsewhere although couldn't really begrudge him if he was offered another 12 months at another club.

I can see him doing a dual coaching role with Liverpool while working as a pundit. He'll see the impact that Neville has made and realise that (quite rightly) he can do the same and offer the same insight.

[Rich]

I think its the correct decision. His performances have been pretty good lately but he's been on the decline for a few years now.

Better to leave on your own terms than pushed out of the club.

[dom9]

Blimey.

[Tee]

Wow, that was surprising. Will not be the same without him in the set-up and I hope he is still involved in the future.

Legend.

[Rich]

The way the statement is phrased would suggest he isn't staying on in any form.

[Shaggy]

It clearly says he is leaving so therefore he won't be staying