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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Every time Liverpool BROKE English transfer record before Florian Wirtz
Stan Collymore - 1995 (£8.5m) Liverpool broke the transfer record for Stan Collymore back in 1995, paying Nottingham Forest for one of the most exciting talents in England. It was a real coup for the Reds and he went on to form a fantastic strike partnership with Robbie Fowler. Advertisement However, Liverpool just weren't good enough, earning a reputation for not taking things seriously enough. The 'Spice Boys' were then broken up quite deliberately at Anfield and an incredible young talent in Michael Owen made Collymore pretty redundant after just a couple of seasons. Still, 35 goals in 81 games wasn't bad and Liverpool recouped much of what they paid with a sale to Aston Villa in 1997. Dean Saunders - 1991 (£2.9m) Dean Saunders scored 17 goals in a relegated Derby County back in 1991 and pretty much every top English club was in line to sign him. Liverpool won the race, paying a record fee. Advertisement Saunders, though, didn't quite live up to expectations. 23 goals in all competitions was certainly good but only 10 of those came in the league as Liverpool finished 6th. The Reds decided to quickly overhaul things after just one season, selling Saunders to Villa for a small profit. So if it doesn't work out with Wirtz, at least we know Villa will take him. Peter Beardsley - 1987 (£1.9m) Now we're onto a success. Peter Beardsley arrived from Newcastle United and immediately became a star. He was in the PFA Team of the Year for three of his four seasons at Anfield, winning the Division One title twice. But it was the fact he somehow managed to replace Kenny Dalglish as a creative force that stands out. Advertisement Beardsley is an all-time Liverpool great, even if he didn't stick around for as long as most other legends. The European ban prevented him from showcasing his talents on the biggest stage but there's no question that the Reds got value for money here. Kenny Dalglish - 1977 (£440k) Nothing will beat this, admittedly. No matter how good Wirtz is. Kenny Dalglish is essentially in a two-man debate over who the greatest Liverpool player of all-time is, along with Steven Gerrard. And that's before factoring in everything else Dalglish has done for the club. Liverpool have never had better value for money. The Reds needed someone to replace Kevin Keegan in 1977, fresh after winning the European Cup for the first time. They turned to Dalglish, paying a record amount to Celtic for the Scot.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade crowd
Police officers operate as a Liverpool FC flag is seen in the background at the site of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade. PHOTO: REUTERS LIVERPOOL - The football world united on May 27 after a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League title, leaving 27 people requiring hospital treatment. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on May 26 as hundreds of thousands turned out in the rain to see Liverpool's victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus had passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man who they believe to be the driver. After an occasion which had started joyously only to end in horror and incomprehension, Liverpool Football Club posted on X: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected,' said club captain Virgil van Dijk on social media. 'Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are all with you.' Kenny Dalglish, one of the club's best-known players and a former manager of the club, said he was 'shocked, horrified and deeply saddened'. In a message to the injured, Dalglish said on social media: 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Jurgen Klopp, the German manager who restored the club to its former glory and in 2020 won the club's first league title for 30 years before leaving last year, said: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated, our thoughts are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.' Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart. 'Shocked, sickened and saddened at the incident we all witness(ed) in our city last night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and families. YNWA,' wrote Gerrard. Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly praised the response to the tragedy 'Our thoughts are with all those affected and we hope for a swift recovery to those who were injured,' it said. 'We are proud of how our city responded, from the emergency services and bystanders who helped at the scene, and also the countless individuals from across Liverpool who stepped up immediately offering support, shelter, food and transport to those stranded in the city and unable to get home.' Liverpool's bitterest football rivals also paid tribute. On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: 'Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.' Manchester United wrote: 'Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident.' Manchester City, the club Liverpool deposed as Premier League champions, wrote: 'The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today.' Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: 'Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok.' National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James, who has a small share in Liverpool's ownership, said: 'My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected that attended @LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act.' Fifa president Gianni Infantino offered 'thoughts and prayers to all those affected'. 'Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city,' he said in a statement. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X it was 'shocked by the appalling events'. 'Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected,' it said. 'We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.' AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory crowd
THE FOOTBALL world united on Tuesday after a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League title, leaving 27 people requiring hospital treatment. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in the rain to see Liverpool's victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus had passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man who they believe to be the driver. After an occasion which had started joyously only to end in horror and incomprehension, Liverpool Football Club posted on X: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected,' said club captain Virgil van Dijk on social media. 'Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are all with you.' Kenny Dalglish, one of the club's best-known players and a former manager of the club, said he was 'shocked, horrified and deeply saddened'. In a message to the injured, Dalglish said on social media: 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Jurgen Klopp, the German manager who restored the club to its former glory and in 2020 won the club's first league title for 30 years before leaving last year, said: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated, our thoughts are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.' Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart. 'Shocked, sickened and saddened at the incident we all witness(ed) in our city last night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and families. YNWA,' wrote Gerrard. Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly praised the response to the tragedy 'Our thoughts are with all those affected and we hope for a swift recovery to those who were injured,' it said. 'We are proud of how our city responded, from the emergency services and bystanders who helped at the scene, and also the countless individuals from across Liverpool who stepped up immediately offering support, shelter, food and transport to those stranded in the city and unable to get home.' 'Devastating' Liverpool's bitterest football rivals also paid tribute. On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: 'Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.' Manchester United wrote: 'Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident.' Manchester City, the club Liverpool deposed as Premier League champions, wrote: 'The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today.' Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: 'Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok.' NBA superstar LeBron James, who has a small share in Liverpool's ownership, said: 'My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected that attended @LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act.' FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered 'thoughts and prayers to all those affected'. 'Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city,' he said in a statement. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X it was 'shocked by the appalling events'. 'Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected,' it said. 'We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Car Hits Liverpool Fans at Parade, 27 Injured
THE FOOTBALL world united on Tuesday after a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League title, leaving 27 people requiring hospital treatment. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in the rain to see Liverpool's victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players' open-top bus had passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man who they believe to be the driver. After an occasion which had started joyously only to end in horror and incomprehension, Liverpool Football Club posted on X: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.' 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected,' said club captain Virgil van Dijk on social media. 'Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are all with you.' Kenny Dalglish, one of the club's best-known players and a former manager of the club, said he was 'shocked, horrified and deeply saddened'. In a message to the injured, Dalglish said on social media: 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Jurgen Klopp, the German manager who restored the club to its former glory and in 2020 won the club's first league title for 30 years before leaving last year, said: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated, our thoughts are with all those who are injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.' Liverpool's former captain Steven Gerrard posted an image on Instagram of the city with a red heart. 'Shocked, sickened and saddened at the incident we all witness(ed) in our city last night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and families. YNWA,' wrote Gerrard. Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly praised the response to the tragedy 'Our thoughts are with all those affected and we hope for a swift recovery to those who were injured,' it said. 'We are proud of how our city responded, from the emergency services and bystanders who helped at the scene, and also the countless individuals from across Liverpool who stepped up immediately offering support, shelter, food and transport to those stranded in the city and unable to get home.' 'Devastating' Liverpool's bitterest football rivals also paid tribute. On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: 'Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.' Manchester United wrote: 'Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today's awful incident.' Manchester City, the club Liverpool deposed as Premier League champions, wrote: 'The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool's title-winning parade earlier today.' Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wrote on X: 'Devastating end to the day... just pray everyone is ok.' NBA superstar LeBron James, who has a small share in Liverpool's ownership, said: 'My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected that attended @LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act.' FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered 'thoughts and prayers to all those affected'. 'Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city,' he said in a statement. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back. Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The Premier League said on X it was 'shocked by the appalling events'. 'Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected,' it said. 'We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Liverpool legends Kenny Dalglish & Jurgen Klopp lead tributes to fans caught up in parade horror
LIVERPOOL heroes Kenny Dalglish and Jurgen Klopp led tributes yesterday to those caught in the parade day carnage — telling fans You'll Never Walk Alone. Players sent prayers to the 65 people hurt and King Charles praised the city's 'strength of community spirit'. 9 9 9 Meanwhile Princess Anne met emergency workers who treated the victims and was told it was 'very, very fortunate' there were not more major injuries when a car ploughed into scores of people celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title. In a message of support to fans Anfield ace Sir Kenny, who won titles as a player and manager, said the club anthem, You'll Never Walk Alone, 'has never felt more appropriate'. In a statement he said: 'Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted. 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Ex-manager Klopp, who won the title in 2020, flew from Germany for Monday's parade. He said on social media: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.' Liverpool-born defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said online: My thoughts are with the whole city, especially all affected by yesterday's devastating events. "Hopefully those who were injured will make a full recovery and the city will pull together as it always does.' 'Shock and sadness' Liverpool's fans have endured some of the worst traumas, with Monday's horror coming days after a run to commemorate the 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. In a statement the King expressed his deep 'shock and sadness', adding: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' Four kids among 47 injured after white British man, 53, 'ploughed' car into Liverpool FC parade as cops rule out terror The Prince and Princess of Wales said they were 'deeply saddened' by the events, adding: 'What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.' Ex-Liverpool star and telly pundit Jamie Carragher posted online: 'Devastating end to the day. Just pray everyone is OK.' Former striker Robbie Fowler wrote: 'Heartbreaking news. Absolutely sickened with what's happened here in Liverpool.' Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said on Instagram he was 'shocked, sickened and saddened'. He was at Anfield to see his old side lift the Premier League trophy and went on: 'My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and their families.' Club captain Virgil van Dijk said he was 'praying for a speedy recovery' for all those injured, and wrote: 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. We are all with you.' 9 9 9 Liverpool FC has postponed a number of internal staff events celebrating their title win. Everton FC also rescheduled a book signing with former star Duncan Ferguson, due to take place yesterday, as a mark of respect. Scouse comedian John Bishop, who attended the parade with his elderly father, posted afterwards: 'Like everyone else, I am shocked and heartbroken about the events at the end of the Liverpool parade. 'My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate — You'll Never Walk Alone.' Former Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison had been at the event with her husband and three young sons. She posted a heart emoji and wrote: 'Home safe. Never been so terrified. Can't believe we were on the actual road. Praying for all the injured and the families of those. Just traumatic.' Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram said he was hopeful those seriously injured 'pull through very quickly'. He said: 'The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons.' 'Supporting each other' Council leader Liam Robinson, said: 'Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I've no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks.' Liverpool FC chief executive Billy Hogan thanked fans who 'helped each other where they could'. Princess Anne visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where she met nurses, consultants and paramedics, as well as fire chiefs and football club representatives. She was due in the city to visit Cunard ship the Queen Anne, which arrived on Monday, as part of the shipping line's 185th anniversary celebrations. Marc Lucky, divisional medical director for surgery at Aintree University Hospital, told Anne: 'It's a very good example of resilience and people volunteering.' He said the injuries were not 'major traumas' and went on: 'We were very, very fortunate.' Mr Robinson later thanked the Princess Royal for her visit and said: 'We really appreciate you still coming, because it will mean a lot to the people of the city.' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited the scene yesterday and met some of the first responders who helped saved lives. 9 9 9
