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[maypaxvobiscum]

The Bane of Man Utd Danny Murphy
Fulham's current captain has proven his worth to the London club on numerous occasions with sterling displays in the heart of midfield. For Liverpool fans, he will always be remembered fondly for his contributions to our chief cause: beating Manchester United.

Valued for his poise and skill from set-piece situations, his winner against United from a free kick in the 2000/2001 season inflicted a first home defeat for the Manchester club in two years. The game ended 1-0.

In January 2002, he put away a Steven Gerrard pass in another 1-0 victory. Two years later, it was Murphy again who scored a penalty (after a rash challenge by Gary Neville) that beat United, you guessed it, 1-0.

While not the most outrageously skilled player, Murphy was a reliable asset to Gerard Houllier but looked for greener pastures at Charlton during Liverpool's "Rafa-lution." Even while at Fulham, Murphy gave Liverpool fans another present when he was at the heart of everything.

Istanbul Hero Vladimir Smicer
Initially signed by Gerard Houllier to replace a Real Madrid-bound Steve McManaman, "Vladi" had an injury-plagued career at Liverpool which limited his first-team opportunities.

Operating out wide or as an advanced attacking midfielder, he only notched 10 goals in a Red shirt, but it was the nature of some of those goals which endeared him to Liverpool fans.

A late, late winner against Chelsea 2002, followed by memorable goals in European competition were all eclipsed by what would be his last game for Liverpool.

On his 32nd birthday, the day before the 2005 Champions League final, Smicer was told by Rafa Benitez that his contract would not be renewed. When Harry Kewell pulled up injured in the first half, Smicer was sent on, and he remarked, "It was my last match for Liverpool, so I was determined to end it in style."

End it in style he did. Smicer scored Liverpool's second goal as well as netted Liverpool's winning penalty.

Rubber Legs Jerzy Dudek

Mention the name Jerzy Dudek before May 2005 and most Liverpool fans would have shaken their heads. A cult hero he was certainly not.

The Polish goalkeeper possessed little shot-stopping ability and exhibited lapses in concentration as well as poor decision-making. With a deal for current keeper Pepe Reina lined up for the summer, it was a matter of gritting one's teeth and waiting for the season to end so Liverpool could enjoy the protection of a proper keeper.

After being given little chance with AC Milan's opening three goals in the 2005 Champions League Final, Dudek somehow kept out two point-blank efforts from Europe's most feared goalscorer deep into extra time.

The look on Andrei Shevchenko's face was priceless, but Dudek's night was far from over. Taking Jaime Carragher's advice, Dudek resurrected Bruce Grobbelaar's "rubber legs" and denied Shevchenko again, blocking his penalty and delivering Liverpool's fifth European Cup.

Nutter with a Putter Craig Bellamy

Loved and hated in equal measure across the Premier League, Craig Bellamy's stay at Anfield was short, but he made quite an impression and it was with reluctance than fans waved goodbye.

Bought from Blackburn in the summer of 2006, Bellamy's pace and tenacity was undoubted, but he struggled for goals in the beginning of the season although eventually found his form.

His fire and passion as well as outspoken personality was valued by fans who were sad to see him leave. Bellamy only scored seven goals in his Liverpool career, but one stands head and shoulder above all others.

In February 2007, Bellamy and teammate John Arne Riise were allegedly involved in a scuffle involving a golf-club after a team karaoke session—which is where he earned his "Nutter with a Putter" nickname.

After apologizing to Rafa Benitez, Bellamy quickly put it behind him as Liverpool's next opponents were Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Bellamy notched Liverpool's first goal (officially given to Dirk Kuyt) and with his usual cheek, swung an imaginary golf-club in celebration. Liverpool's second was scored by Riise, which of course was set up by none other than Bellamy.

Trickster Luis Garcia
Rafa Benitez brought in Luis Garcia to add some guile and genius to Liverpool's front line and the little Spaniard delivered.

Hampered by injuries and hindered by a small physique against Premier League opponents, Garcia was nonetheless a fan favorite for small moments of magic that shaped games. His numerous goals against rivals Chelsea were cherished, none more so than the infamous  ghost goal which allowed Liverpool to squeeze past the London club on their way to the 2005 Champions League final.

But it was his goal in the previous round against Juventus which was more memorable. Renowned for his close control and shooting ability, Garcia hit a spectacular first-time volley past Gigi Buffon. It seemed that Garcia never stopped smiling, and even with his questionable "thumb-sucking" celebration, he will be forever favored by Reds fan.

Luis Garcia Liverpool Goals

Murphy vs Man Utd

Dudek vs Shevchenko

Bellamy vs Barcelona

Smicer Compilation

[SouthCoastShankly]

You're by yourself with Bellamy I'm afraid.

Where's Riise, he scored "that goal" and became a cult hero overnight.

[neil]

Garcia hit a spectacular first-time volley past Gigi Buffon to beat the Italians 1-0.

dang! no cigar mate, was 2-1, sami scored the first.

[metalhead]

Luis Garcia, Riise, Murphy, Gary Mac, Berger, Finnan, Babbel and Henchoz

[maypaxvobiscum]

Garcia hit a spectacular first-time volley past Gigi Buffon to beat the Italians 1-0.

dang! no cigar mate, was 2-1, sami scored the first.

i stand corrected.

anyway SCS, as for why so and so players are missing, i left some players out on purpose. otherwise what would be there for posters to discuss.

[Alex88]

Luis Garcia, Riise, Murphy, Gary Mac, Berger, Finnan, Babbel and Henchoz

Hyypia, Baros, Hamman 

[SouthCoastShankly]

For me the true cult hero is defined as either -

1) A sh!t player but the fans loved him regardless
or 2) was amazing but under-rated by non-liverpool supporters and the media

based on those credentials for me the list would be -

Dudek
Smicer
Hamann
Hyypia
Riise
Garcia
Gary Mac

[Dalglish]

For me the true cult hero is defined as either -

1) A sh!t player but the fans loved him regardless
or

2) was amazing but under-rated by non-liverpool supporters and the media

For Reason Number 1 ............

Erik Mejer 

The Dutch Windmill we used to call him on account of his flailing arms when winning a corner inciting the Annie Rd end to get excited about the possibility he "might" score a goal.....he didnt !

Fast forward to Dortmund in 2001 and Erik could be found in amongst the fans singing his head off and jumping round like a nutter.

He was THE cult hero as far as most LFC fans are concerned

[neil]

I'm amazed at the smicer 10 goals stat.

[Thommo's perm]

Joey Jones
Tommy Smith
Dirk Kuyt

[Kenny Kan]

cult hero.

[SouthCoastShankly]

cult hero.

Do you make a habit of keeping pictures of mens penises?

[Kenny Kan]

cult hero.

Do you make a habit of keeping pictures of mens penises?

I don't suppose you've ever heard of Google?

[ethanr]

People say chelsea would have gone through if Garica's ghost goal had rightfully been disallowed... But that kept chelsea in the game.  Barros was clearly fouled in the box, last defender by Cech who would have been sent off and Liverpool would have had a penalty, so in reality the bad call helped chelski.

[Thommo's perm]

cult hero.

Do you make a habit of keeping pictures of mens penises?

I don't suppose you've ever heard of Google?

Is his co'ck bigger?