Who are the most influential players in Liverpool’s history - Dalglish, Rush, Liddell, Souness, Gerrard, Fowler, Salah - who else and why ?
mikeyfidz3d ago
Totally agree Jordan Henderson was never close to being the best player in the world or club for that matter .while still being a very good player, his leadership on and of the park second to none. His work rate and passion for Liverpool was often the inspiration the rest of team would follow in his leed. Wonderful example for young players as a roll model.
kevanpower81w ago
That's right Bobby Robson used alternate them when he managed England
kevanpower81w ago
People often forget the goalie Ray Clemence brilliant! Started at Leicester understudy to the great Gordon Banks
chillout1w ago
Yeah I mentioned him earlier. Amazing he got 61 caps when he was fighting for the jersey with Shilton (who bagged 125!).
kevanpower81w ago
Roger Hunt and Ian St.John
keithsmyth3761w ago
Stevie H was a great player chillout, great on the wing and taking people on, wish we had someone like him today, if Barcola is worth 123 million then what would Stevie h be worth today
chillout1w ago
I’d forgotten about him to be honest - Liverpool have a raft of star talent that younger generations probably have no knowledge of - Hughes, Tommy Smith, Sammy Lee, Jimmy Case all from the same era.
keithsmyth3761w ago
I'm from Northern Ireland and there was a goalkeeper from Northern Ireland who really influenced Liverpool in the 30s and 40s called Elisha Scott what a keeper he was, I was born in the 70s so it has to be Dalglish for me and Stevie Heighway and obviously Stevie Gerrard.
chillout1w ago
Stevie H - what a player !
chillout1w ago
I’m not sure I agree about that. Liverpool fans refer to him as King Kenny for a reason, and his leadership over Hillsborough means that he has a connection with the club that Gerrard, despites all his qualities, can never have.
james.brooke1w ago
I don’t know about that. As much as he’s the King and obviously an adopted son of the city, Kenny isn’t a scouser, Liverpool was his second love. There is no one else for Stevie. I think ultimately it’s a generational thing though, I’m too young for Kenny as a player and first stint as a manager, so it’ll always be Stevie for me
kilham.max1w ago
This isn't even a discussion – it's Gerrard. Dalglish is second.
chillout1w ago
Dalglish won 25 trophies as player and manager. Gerrard 9.
will.butcher1w ago
Dalglish and Gerrard, Rush a close third behind those two
peter.lynch1w ago
Far too many to choose from here, but has to be Stevie G in my generation. Club legend and won so many games on his own, one of the greatest ever
chillout1w ago
Maybe - but they were actually playing in the 60s.
james.brooke1w ago
We've had so many through different eras. All of the above are worth mentioning along with literally dozens of others. John Barnes is the one I'd pick out who needs adding to that list, if you ask any Liverpool fan who grew up in the late 80s/90s it was Barnes who made it all sparkle.
chillout1w ago
Yes Barnes is a good shout. Maybe Clemence too.
markmarston1w ago
A special mention to Jordan Henderson too - people may laugh but his leadership was crucial to Liverpool’s success. He raised standards and kept them there. Just watch the clip of Hendo praising Robbo for winning a goal kick.
freddie1w ago
Seriously underrated player, glad someone has mentioned him!
markmarston1w ago
I can only fairly comment from 2008 onwards and I’ve never seen anyone come close to the impact Mohamed Salah has had
george.patten1w ago
Salah definitely deserves a mention. Winning them their first premier league title. Not going to pretend I was watching dalglish and Rush!
jonathan.gorrie1w ago
Where would Liverpool fans have the likes of Roger Hunt and Ian St John?
james.brooke1w ago
Depends how you define influence really. I'd argue they were actually more influential than players like Fowler, Hansen even Souness in that they joined when Liverpool were a second division side and were crucial in getting us up and turning us into champions. Shankly loved St John
chillout1w ago
Both great talents, but maybe not quite in the most influential, I expect.
jordan.ellis1w ago
Virgil. Allison. Mane. Bobby from the most recent era all deserve a mention. We’ll look back at that time as legendary.
david.comerford1w ago
Van Dijk, Salah, Alisson very hard to separate in my time. In terms of who would be hardest to replace, maybe Virgil just edges it?
chillout1w ago
Dalglish because of what he achieved as both a player and manager, Rush’s goals also enabled Liverpool to be the best club side in Europe for much of the 80s. Hansen if you wanted a less obvious choice.