Liverpool legend Phil Thompson on Luis Suarezs imminent departure - “From speaking to supporters, I think it’s the younger element of our fanbase who are particularly upset about the prospect of Luis Suarez going to Barcelona. “They are more ready and willing to forgive and forget everything he’s done. I do sympathise with that as Suarez is the star player. “Of course if he went there would be a big gap to fill. He either scored or was involved in 43% of our goals last season. “As a fan you wonder where the next star is going to come from? But what I would say is that this football club has a habit of producing them. “Liverpool Football Club is bigger than any individual. Players will always move on but this club will still be here in another 100 years time.” Thompson added - “Back in my day I remember when Roger Hunt and Ian St John were coming to the end of their playing days. There was a slight lull and then Kevin Keegan came along in 1971. He enjoyed worldwide acclaim and was a big success. “He gave the club 12 months notice that he would be going but people were angry about losing Kevin. “They were saying ‘why would he want to leave? And how would the club cope?’ Low and behold, the club came up with Kenny as his replacement. “Kenny made a massive impact and took us to an even higher level. Over the years, Liverpool have been fortunate enough to have a succession of top-class strikers. “After Kenny, Ian Rush came along, after Rushie there was Robbie Fowler, then Michael Owen, then Fernando Torres and then Luis Suarez.” Thompson concluded - “This has been coming with Suarez and Brendan’s hands are tied. The manager has done an excellent job and we’ve got to back him. “We’re obviously going to miss Suarez’s goals but the quality and the style of our football won’t change. “We’re moving in the right direction and if Suarez goes, there is still plenty to be positive about.”
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:24:44 +0000
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