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          DIRK KUYT, LIVERPOOL’S BIG-GAME HERO AND EMBODIMENT OF THE BENITEZ ERA

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English fans can be excused for never been quite sure what to expect when a striker swaps the Eredivisie for the Premier League. Will they be the next Robin van Persie or Ruud van Nistelrooy? Or are they being sold false goods? Think Ricky van Wolfswinkel. A star in Holland with Utrecht and then in Portugal with Sporting but the scorer of precisely one goal in England during a full season with Norwich.

Dirk Kuyt had plundered 71 goals in 101 games for Feyenoord before Liverpool pressed ‘buy’ in the summer of 2006. In theory, the Reds were getting a bargain at just £10million. A proven goalscorer and, those who had seen him in action, the very antithesis of a goal hanger. Yes, Kuyt ran around a lot. He worked for the team. He put in a shift. Ironically, that was part of the reason why his career at Liverpool will be remembered as that of honest pro rather than superstar. (more…)

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KUYT PROVED RIGHT WITH FINAL DAY

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Dutchman Dirk Kuyt has been proved right after the events from the final day as far as this season’s Premier League campaign is concerned. Dirk Kuyt spoke about what to expect on Sunday, which was the last day of the just concluded Premier League season in a chat with BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast last week. According to him, anything can happen on the final day of the league season as it has been witnessed previously in both England and his native Netherlands.


Speaking further on the title race ahead of the final day, Dirk Kuyt said he expects to Manchester City to beat Aston Villa at home but strange things can happen. He was correct as City beat Villa as needed to emerge as the Premier League title winner for the second consecutive season, but it was not without drama and tension for the fans of the two teams involved in the title race. Liverpool welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers to Anfield on the last day of this season’s Premier League campaign. (more…)

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               REASONS WHY KUYT IS A HERO FOR LIVERPOOL AND FEYENOORD

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Whether Dirk Kuyt was playing for Liverpool, Feyenoord or Holland, he was rarely the most talented player in the team, yet he was always one of the most loved and appreciated. Over a 19-year professional career, Kuyt represented Utrecht, Feyenoord, Liverpool and Fenerbahce, also winning an impressive 104 caps for the Netherlands. And he earned a place in the hearts of all the fans he represented.


We’ve looked back on some of Kuyt’s best moments to explain why he was so universally loved. (more…)

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THROWBACK: CROUCH NEARLY KILLED KUYT

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Peter Crouch narrated how he almost killed then Liverpool teammate Dirk Kuyt just a week before the 2007 UEFA Champions League final clash with Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. He sat down with FourFourTwo Magazine four years ago to talk about not starting the 2007 Champions League final, Liverpool and much more.

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On how he almost ran over Dirk Kuyt in a go kart, Peter Crouch said that Liverpool were on a training camp of Portugal to prepare for the aforementioned Champions League final and they went go-karting. After going round the track, Crouch flew into the pit where they were meant to stop only for his brakes to be non-existent with Dirk Kuyt and Xabi Alonso in front of him. Crouch revealed that he had to pick who was less valuable to the team and that was Kuyt as he swerved into him. In the end, the Dutchman didn’t suffer any injury.
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KUYT HAILS LIVERPOOL’S BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE FOLLOWING 3-2 WIN

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Liverpool turned up in style and showed why they are one of the favorites to win this season’s UEFA Champions League title after a thrilling performance saw them come back from behind to defeat Italian Serie A giants AC Milan at Anfield on Wednesday night. It was a glowing European night at the Liverpool home ground and the fixture did not disappoint when it comes to expected attention and entertainment. The fixture brought back old memories to mind as it was a repeat of the 2005 Champions League final between the two sides that saw the Reds stage an emphatic comeback from three goals down to equalize and force the match into penalties.

It didn’t take too long for the first goal of the night to arrive as AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori put the ball into his own net to hand the home side the lead as early as in the 9th minute. The Group B match day 1 fixture saw Milan score two goals in just two minutes after equalizing in the 42nd minute and then taking the lead two minutes after, a result that meant that the Italian side would be finishing the first-half with the lead. (more…)

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KUYT REVEALS WHY BERGHUIS PICKED AJAX

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Former Liverpool and Fenerbahce attacker Dirk Kuyt believes that Euro 2020 played a major part in Steven Berghuis’ decision to sign for Ajax Amsterdam. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Berghuis has signed for Champions League campaigners.

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Berghuis was the Feyenoord skipper before he signed for fellow Dutch Eredivisie club Ajax Amsterdam. Ajax paid €5.5m to secure the signing of Berghuis. Dirk Kuyt is disappointed that Berghuis opted to sign for Ajax. Dutchman Berghuis is currently on holiday after his involvement with the Dutch national team at the Euro 2020 tournament.
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