19 Aug 2018 13:26:21
Random thought but just saw the video on LFC Facebook of Dirk Kuyt hat trick against manu. I really loved Kuyt, he worked his heart out every game and what he lacked for in ability he made up for in heart. Eds and posters, what did you think of him?


1.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 14:36:06
A very very average footballer.


2.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 14:44:59
He was decent. But him being a regularly starter says a lot of the quality we had in our team at the time.


3.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 15:06:11
Reminded me of Craig Johnston. Maybe not the greatest footballer ever, but his commitment and effort more than made up for that.


4.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 15:07:04
Agree he wasn't the best but he always gave his all for the team.


5.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 15:11:55
I would love to have a Prime Dirk Kuyt in our team now, he always popped up with goals. The man scored over 70 goals for us and was never really an out an out striker. He'd be perfect as cover for Firmino or any of the front 3, would be perfect for Klopp's system!


6.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 15:33:14
In any team you need at least one player who just joins stuff up and keeps the team and the ball moving. KD did that for us the whole time. I’m sorry, but if you could t see that about his play then that’s your ignorance. He also had energy to burn and he used every ounce of it to help the team. He also happened to be a genuinely nice guy.


7.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 16:00:04
Average is very very harsh. He was a decent player that tried really hard and deserves better than that.


8.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 16:28:53
World class attitude was played on left wing and he was a striker.


9.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 18:45:48
Hat Trick against Man Utd in the league.
Double Penalty against Everton in the league.
112th Minute Equaliser against Arsenal from the spot.
88th minute winner against Man Utd in the FA Cup.
Scored in the Champions League final against Milan.
Scored in the League Cup final against Cardiff.
Won the Semi Final Shootout against Chelsea with his penalty.

I love Dirk Kuyt. He was a brilliant player. Lovely person and always gave 100% excellent role model for younger players. It is an insult to call him Average, he was a brilliant player for us.

{Ed025's Note - lovely person and always gave 100% is correct, to say he was a brilliant player is way over the top imho mate..


10.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 21:05:22
Skill wise, Kuyt was an average footballer. HOWEVER, he played in EVERY football final in the game (FA Cup, CL, WC, EFL) and to that, you have to credit the man. He was a warrior, courageous and played with commitment, determination and above all, bravery. Kuyt NEVER hid in games and was ALL about the team and if anyone deserved a hatrick (however way you can get it) vs Utd, it was him.

{Ed025's Note - i agree with all that brover..


11.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 21:35:21
As I recall DK came to us as a decent striker. we turned him into an average winger. At the same time ronalso went to Man u as an average winger and they turned him into a fantastic striker. Says a lot for GH.


12.) 19 Aug 2018
19 Aug 2018 22:43:47
There's a reason he's my banner (sigil? Little photo thing by my name) loved him not because he was a great player but because he gave everything for the club.


13.) 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018 00:40:01
I think you’ve got your timings wrong there Langland.

Rafa signed Kuyt, nothing to do with GH.


14.) 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018 09:10:34
The sort of player that every team with skillful stars needs to not be a pushover - he committed, fought, challenged and made everyone around him a better player by doing so. There is a reason he was still starting for the Netherlands even when they had to create spots for him, and he was still scoring in a decent league right up till the end (hattrick for Feyenoord in his final game to clinch the title aged 37). He might never have had the ability of his companions like Torres and Robben, but I don't think he was carried for a single game in his life.


15.) 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018 19:13:34
To the contrary, Hijkle. Kuyt carried others. Example? The hapless Aquilani.