And the legend of Liverpool comes on the anniversary of Stoichkov
And the legend of Liverpool comes on the anniversary of Stoichkov
If you look for synonyms of the word "naked" in any Oxford dictionary, no wonder to see an option to "Ian Rush."
The Welshman scored 346 times for "Liverpool" and a total of over 430 in his career in British football, "Juventus". She raised five Premier League titles, two of Europe, bought three of England ...
High weak figure with the mustache was a nightmare dreamed by every goalkeeper in the 80s and 90s. Rush is another great game, accepted the invitation of Hristo Stoichkov for the match on May 20 in Sofia.
"Trud" meet him in a hotel "Titanic" in Liverpool, where legendary striker spoke about past and upcoming visit here.
- Mr. Rush, how time passes you now?
- Ambassador am "Liverpool". Part I and program development talents of Welsh Federation. In short - walk the planet, I see hundreds of Liverpool fans ... You have no idea how many!
- Jürgen Klopp Is the man who will return "Liverpool" on top?
- Many managers have tried but failed to take the title. Jurgen come prepared and know what to expect ... He said - three or four years will need. This is a realistic goal. Bring a lot of positivism, always smiling, forests in the game and as the saying goes - "kicking ball" with the players.
- Scored over 400 goals for the national and for their club teams. The most special you hit?
- There is a goal for Wales ... we'd Germany 1: 0 in Cardiff, and they were World Champion for 1990, just months earlier. This is the greatest game in the history of Wales, I am proud of that night, the atmosphere was great.
- You're a fan of "Everton" as a child. How does it feel shalt thou bring a record number of goals in the Merseyside derby - more precisely twenty-five of this rival?
- Funny ... I was a big fan of "Everton" as a child. I played in "Chester City" when "Everton" sent a scout watching me. And he said that I was not good enough. Three months later I signed with "Liverpool". And I started to show them what they missed. Always score goals against them. That was a unique feeling!
- What is special about the city of Liverpool, why is it so crazy about football?
- Here families are divided into "blue" and "red". The town is really crazy about football. Wherever you go - in a hotel, cafe, pub ... everyone is talking about "Liverpool" or "Everton". People really love the game! There are three things that Liverpool as a city is known worldwide. Comedians, musicians and football.
- You jets 300,000 pounds at the time of "Liverpool". Today, how would cost a player who guarantees 35-40 goals a season?
- You can not buy it today. Not in England. In the 80s my transfer was a world record for a teenager. Today, however, money is ridiculous. But I would not trade my time with today, although today I won more money.
- Do not you miss muddy terrain that old English football that players do not smell the perfume?
- Yes, I miss ... players today are much better prepared physically. The plots are like carpets and greatest players of our time would have been brilliant today with their equipment. Do not tell me that Stoichkov would be great today and those common grounds! Nowadays you can not just kick people in the field, you will immediately receive a card. And in those days it ran about an hour before anyone received a yellow card. Not that we were rude, just showing the opponent that we are there!
- A culture of drinking in English football? Who would be a champion in this sport - your "Liverpool" and "Manchester United" in that their team, which drifted legends?
- Oh, yes - they had great personalities in this respect. But in "Liverpool" had a rule - 24 hours before the match is not drinking. After the match, however, all we went and ordered drinks at the pub with fans. We loved to share with them the successes to talk about. It's okay when you win. If you did not win, begin the questions of the regime and drinking. However, if I have to be specific, like watching that composition of the "United" ... Perhaps they were stronger than us in drinking!
- Tell us how you sang a song of Chris Rea in the tunnel before the final of the Champions Cup in Rome in 1984?
- Play finale with "Roma" in their stadium. In the mouth of the wolf. And it had test - to drown or swim in the deep end? And we sang: "I do not know what that is, but we like it!" He was hit on Chris Rea then. Players in "Roma" could not believe - you had to have scared !?
- Evroshampionat "Liverpool" was dethroned in Sofia. Do you remember?
- Insert then CSKA, but I canceled goals. Our goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar had just replaced our long guard Ray Clemence. We had new players, like me for example. The tournament of champions at the time rivals were very strong. And you make a mistake - they punished! We made two - Bruce was our fault and punished. And CSKA win.
- You were in "Liverpool" as happened two of the greatest tragedies in the history of football - "Hayes" and "Hillsborough" ...
- Football is entertainment, not killing people in it. Liverpool city experienced serious "Hillsborough". Fans of both teams united and together survived the tragedy. "Hayes" had a huge effect on all English teams. Because they played in Europe and were pretty darn good. But the five-year ban reflected on them and everyone else.
- Completed in "Juventus" for one year, demanding Was this step?
- I scored 14 goals in one season in Italy and I think I did well. Fans of "Juve" were great and very supported me. The problem was that the style was too defensive. Different from that of "Liverpool". In Italy are playing another football - led with 1: 0 and that's it. I went to coach and talked to him. He explained to me - the easier it is to adapt one person to 10, not vice versa. But I was not amused, felt no pleasure. I could play second season, "Juventus" and I had many other options - "Bayern", "Barcelona" or "Roma". But when I realized that "Liverpool" wants me back, I did not hesitate. But you admit - in Italy I learned a lot about the game. I went there as a good goalscorers and I returned much more complete player.
- Kenny Dalglish you back in "Liverpool". Is he the best player in the club's history?
- For me to, but I can not tell you why. If you ask me was it quick? No! Was it good head? No! But Kenny was incredible football mind. He saw and understood the game, putting the ball in spaces that others did not see. And I was quick and I was there to round out the attacks. We knew each other very well. We barely talked off the pitch but on the pitch - it was an amazing partnership. He scored 20-25 goals, I 30-35 ... And that guaranteed titles and trophies.
- Did you have any superstitions as a player?
- As a young man before a game prepared to get my shoes and felt that they were like a stone. It was a very cold day. I soaked them in order to soften. Then I went out on the field, playing against "Luton". I with 6: 0 and I scored five goals. And from that day I Mokrino shoes before every game.
- Has anyone striker today who reminds you of you?
- Fernando Torres in his first year at "Liverpool". Terrific and Luis Suarez. It's amazing that not nominated for "Golden Ball". So today he is the best player of "Barcelona!" Also like Aguero, who is the best striker in the Premier League.
- You are invited by Hristo Stoichkov for the match in Sofia on May 20, which will play legends such as Maradona, Baggio and Romario. I will send you a message of Bulgarian fans?
- This is an incredible honor. I've played a few times against Mr. Stoichkov, I've seen it. Exceptional player, a legend! Thanks for the chance to play with such personalities. We will go on the pitch and have fun with the fans. Hopefully all the stadium in Sofia feel the game so!
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