27 Sep 2021 04:09:27
Hi Ed1, not sure if you've written a piece on Ian Rush, I did try searching but didn't find anything. Can you add him to your legends list. His goal tally of 346 is nothing short of outstanding, it would be great if any of the Ed's or reds could share any stories about him on or off the field. I often feel he's overshadowed by the likes of King Kenny or Stevie G when people talk of liverpool legends.

{Ed001's Note - added him to the list for you. The only thing I can really remember about him, as he was a bit before my time really, was after Heysel and I was locked into what was then Speke Airport with my family as the team were coming back and no one was allowed in or out. Dalglish got smuggled out of a side entrance but Rush got left to deal with all the media. Poor guy had hundreds of mics and cameras in his face and was having to try and keep walking. He was the only one I couldn't get near enough to get a picture with.}


1.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 05:24:25
He perfected the art of that diagonal run across a back four and then the acute arrow turn between defenders into space when he was at full tilt. Steve McMahon was particularly brilliant at spotting Rush’s runs.
It’s something you just don’t see these days, I suppose with the current fashion for a front three.
But I watch these high defensive lines and think that if Rush were playing today, he’d still be outstanding. Although you do wonder if he may be put out on the left wing.
But he was a very clever player and I’m sure he’d be able to adapt.


2.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 06:43:26
Rushie was a fantastic player. Great finisher with great work rate and movement. He had that quick turn of pace which would take him past defenders when a ball was played through. I was only a kid when he left for Juventus but remember being in a foul mood over it, thay wasn't helped by not seeing the newly built front line with Barnes and Beardsley newly bought and Aldo being the new focal point of attack for what seemed like a lifetime due to Anfield being out of commission for the first few weeks of the season. I doubt his goal scoring record will ever be beaten. Real legend.


3.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 07:51:42
An amazing goalscorer, used to use his pace getting onto the through ball and his finishing was clinical.
Also was the first line of defence as well, not one to shirk defensive responsibility.


4.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 08:08:47
He was like Vardy on steroids with a ferocious appetite for tracking back and defending from the front. Arguably the greatest at doing that and his finishing was every bit as good as Fowler’s for those that weren’t lucky enough to see both in their prime.


5.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 10:04:39
Also just to add, I don't remember him taking penalties and certainly didn't take free kicks, this just makes his goal scoring record more remarkable in my opinion.


6.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 10:33:58
Spot on 1jj, he was the first centre forward I’d ever really noticed who consistently tracked back - he was an absolute nuisance for the opposition and was a brilliant first line of defence.


7.) 27 Sep 2021
27 Sep 2021 11:47:58
He was lightning quick, a brilliant finisher, great in the air as well.