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"Its not about the long ball or the short ball, its about the right ball." Bob Paisley -
Proper dad dancing from Carra there.
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Carragher Jr hides head in embarrassment, hahaComment
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I beg of someone find a clip of this
Like blood on ironComment
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SecondedOriginally posted by Red_Polo View PostI beg of someone find a clip of thisOriginally posted by fah-qComment
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Thirded.
"Its not about the long ball or the short ball, its about the right ball." Bob PaisleyComment
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Any news from this Press Conference?*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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Tony Barrett @TonyBarretTimes 6m
Carragher asked how a team of Carraghers would do in the Premier League. "There'd be a lot of nil nils."*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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Will miss the guy. Don't think we appreciated him whilst he was here (especially the back-end of his career). Going to leave a massive hole. Still our best CB in my opinion. What a legend. Always gave 100%Comment
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Werner: Door always open for Carra
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner today spoke of his great admiration for Jamie Carragher and admitted: 'The door will always be open for him here.'
The veteran centre-back will bring the curtain down on a glittering 16-year Reds career when he plays his 737th and final match for the club against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday before hanging up his boots.
Ahead of the game, Werner joined an ever-growing list of people eager to pay homage to Carragher by hailing his contribution to Liverpool over the course of his career.
"To spend 16 years in the first team at Liverpool is testament to Jamie's professionalism," Werner told the Liverpool Echo.
"He really is an extraordinary person and a man of remarkable integrity.
"His love for the club is such that he has always put Liverpool first. In moments of adversity he's been there, lifting players around him.
"He gives everything and suffers for the team.
"It's the character of the man which I've found so impressive. He shows that enormous heart off the field as well as on it. I saw that in Boston last year when he was with his son. He's a real family man.
"He has shown his commitment to the Merseyside community and his generosity with the work of his Foundation and all the charity work he does.
"I was talking to Gerard Houllier at a football dinner a few months ago and what he said was absolutely spot on. He said that everyone knows all about Jamie's work ethic and how fantastic that is.
"But Gerard said that in addition to his leadership qualities he felt that technically Jamie had been under-rated.
"He's been a defender of great talent and has had an illustrious career. Very few players in sports have a career like Jamie.
"It's extremely rare in any sport for someone to dedicate their whole career to one club, especially in an age where loyalty tends to be secondary to other considerations.
"He has been with the club since he was a young child and I will always be appreciative for what Jamie has done.
"Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll be able to get across for Sunday's game, but I spoke with Jamie when I was in the UK a few weeks ago and thanked him on behalf of everyone for the immense contribution he has made to Liverpool Football Club."
Carragher will take up a punditry role with Sky Sports next season, though Werner admits he was hopeful the 35-year-old would re-consider his decision to retire.
Nonetheless, the Reds chairman insists the Bootle boy will always be welcome back at Anfield.
Werner said: "We hoped he would play on for another season but we fully respect his decision to retire.
"He wants to leave the party before the last call and I understand that.
"I have nothing but admiration for him - both on and off the field.
"It's a big challenge to try to replace him. He's a unique individual and I think finding another player just like him will be impossible.
"We wish Jamie well in his new career and the door will always be open for him at Liverpool.
"I really hope we see him back at the club one day because with all that experience and knowledge we know he has so much to offer.
"Whether it's as a coach, an analyst or whatever, there will always be a job for him here."
A new documentary featuring Jamie Carragher's managers, teammates and some high-profile opponents airs for the first time at 7pm BST on Friday, May 24 on LFC TV. 'Carragher' will also be available on LFC TV Online and will conclude a fortnight of tributes across club media.
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Alex Ferguson: I loved Carra
Sir Alex Ferguson has declared his love and admiration for the retiring Jamie Carragher.
Like Carra, Ferguson will bow out of a club he has served for more than two decades on Sunday.
Our No.23 has played against Ferguson's Manchester United side on 33 occasions and it seems he has made a lasting impression.
"He's absolutely a player I admire," Ferguson told LFC TV's forthoming 'Carragher' documentary.
"He's the epitome of a loyal, dedicated player who Liverpool have been lucky to have for more than a decade.
"He's been a bedrock of their defensive qualities for years and years.
"I loved him. He's a fantastic example for any young lad that wants to play the game. He's been a really, really good professional.
"He's absolutely the type of player a manager wants. I used to rave about Brucie [Steve Bruce] and the nine years he had with us, and I think Jamie Carragher is that exact same mould - can play with injuries, gets knocked about and gets back up, hardly misses a game.
"You're lucky to have players like that. I was lucky to have Steve Bruce and he is the same type of player. A fantastic player."
A new documentary featuring Jamie Carragher's managers, teammates and some high-profile opponents airs for the first time at 7pm BST on Friday, May 24 on LFC TV. 'Carragher' will also be available on LFC TV Online and will conclude a fortnight of tributes across club media.Comment
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Rafa: Why I moved Carra to the middle
16th May 2013 - Latest News
Rafael Benitez has paid tribute to the retiring Jamie Carragher and explained the reasons behind his decision nine years ago to transform the No.23 into a centre-back.
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Carragher had operated with distinction as a full-back prior to Benitez's arrival at the club in 2004.
One of the Spaniard's first decisions was to pair the Scouse defender with Sami Hyypia at the heart of Liverpool's defence - and the duo went on to become the impregnable base of our Champions League and FA Cup successes in the years that followed.
In an interview for our new 'Carragher' documentary, Benitez revealed the decision to shift the now legendary defender's position was made before he arrived on Merseyside.
"We knew the team because we played with Valencia against Liverpool," he said.
"We had a lot of reports and we knew he could maybe be better as a centre-back, because of his techniques, his physical condition and because of his reading of the game.
"Playing alongside Sami Hyypia proved to be a very good partnership because they complemented each other.
"Sami was very good in the air, and Carra was always controlling the defence."
Benitez believes Carragher's attitude and character was instrumental in the success he enjoyed during a six-year tenure at Anfield.
"He shows such character and that's an example for the young kids," said the now Chelsea boss.
"He's very competitive, he's always trying to win. This was a great message - especially to local players coming from the Academy.
"He was important for the team and for me as a manager because he worked very hard in every training session.
"In six years we were in a lot of finals and situations where you had to show this character.
"In Istanbul you now have all the images of him on the floor with cramp, and this is the type of character you are looking for from your players."Last edited by dww; 16-05-13, 08:41 AM. Reason: removing reference to a video which wasn't linked toThanks very much for being ‘This Mornings’ Farmer’Comment
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Peter McDowall @Petermcdowall10 5m
Liverpool and QPR players will form a guard of honour for Jamie Carragher before KO on Sunday. #LFCComment
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Why do the club feel the need to hashtag everything.
#thankscarra
Its stupid, makes us look like we are run by Will I Am or something. #stupid*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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