Liverpool players you've actively respected/liked/admired

[localny]

Following on from the dark side of the threads, name some players you admired not just because of talent, but also because of the way the carry themselves, even with the world at their feet...

Me first: Sami, Kenny, Jari, Rushie, Lucas, didi, xabi, Luis g, for starters...

 

[themn]

Dirk.

 

[Vlads Quiff]

Vladimir - obviously

 

[OLD_Lewy]

smicer was the first player who i had on the back of my shirt

 

[Oncy]

Craig Bellamy

 

[nealmac]

Gary McAllister.

 

[keniget]

Sami, Didi, Barnes, Alonso... and more.

Riise for being a bit mad and giving us loads of great goals.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

All the ones not mentioned in the 'Liverpool players you've disliked' thread.

 

[peterhague]

I like Reina and Hamann, although I'm not sure either is unimpeachably virtuous - for that I'd nominate Lucas, Hyypia, and Henchoz.

 

[the count]

Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish

 

[doctor_mac]

Kenny. Emlyn Hughes. John Barnes. Sami too.

 

[Red Astaire]

Jari Litmanen.

 

[Oncy]

Lucas goes without saying.

 

[jan]

Ryan Babel

 

[Bradley]

Rob Jones.

 

[Cerberus]

Barnes, Sami, Alonso. Huge love for Bellers since he came back. I quite like Agger too. His honesty in the press and the respect he has shown for the club is admirable (ie Torres & Hodgson). I know he moaned a couple of times when he wasnt playing but I'll forgive him for that.

 

[Modo]

Diouf

 

[aquaman4]

Sami a true leader and Dirk Kuyt for his spirit,dedication and haaaaard work. Last but not least the cult hero Igor Biscan for being cooool without being effective .

 

[Red Astaire]

Diouf

 

[Oncy]

Erik Meijer
Veggard Heggem
Danny Murphy
Markus Babbel
Gary McCallister
Patrick Berger
Didi Hamman

 

[Athens]

After the way he's spoken out about racism John Barnes really stands out for me. He comes across as very intelligent and articulate.

 

[gkmacca]

In addition to the above, Ian Callaghan remains an absolute gent and legend. When Rodgers was announced as manager, Callaghan immediately referred to him as 'Mr Rodgers' and spoke supportively about him. He's as modest as he is great.

 

[Modo]

Sorry Im so used to hating on players I didnt even bother reading the title.
There are too many likeable players to list. Digger no 1 though.

 

[Portly]

Erik Meijer
Veggard Heggem
Danny Murphy
Markus Babbel
Gary McCallister
Patrick Berger
Didi Hamman

Glad you mentioned Berger. What a player!

 

[Loch Ness Monster]

Sami. The ultimate professional who never moaned about a thing. When he returns he will be the messiah.

 

[dmishra]

Erik Meijer
Veggard Heggem
Danny Murphy
Markus Babbel
Gary McCallister
Patrick Berger
Didi Hamman

No Sami?????

 

[dmishra]

Sami, Xabi, Finnan, Didi, Paddy Berger, Luis Garcia, Titi

 

[kingjulian]

King
Berger
Alonso
Garcia
Barnes

 

[Oncy]

No Sami?????

Sami has already been mentioned a few times.

 

[Judge Jules]

Our fullbacks from Shanks' early days - Chris Lawler, a cultured RB who was also dangerous in the opposition's pen.area, a quiet and modest guy who should have played a lot more often for England, and Gerry Byrne, a boyhood bluenose, LB and one of the hardest players we ever had, the only guy whom Tommy Smith thought twice about tackling in training.