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by **account deleted by request** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:31 pm

maguskwt wrote:anyone wanna bet against Torres becoming the fastest Liverpool player to reach 50 goals mile stone?

who is holding the record now btw? Rush?

Torres now has 43 top flight goals from 63 games (55 starts and 8 as sub).UPDATE AFTER HULL - Now 46 from 64 games

At the rate he's popping them in, he could reach 50 quicker than any other Liverpool player.

Games to reach 50 top flight goals

78 - Roger Hunt (finished with 168 top flight goals) [plus 77 in Second Division]

80 - Sam Raybould (100) [19]
80 - Albert Stubbins (75)

81 - Jack Parkinson (103) [21]

83 - John Aldridge (50)

84 - Ian Rush (229)

88 - Robbie Fowler (128)

90 - Gordon Hodgson (233)

95 - Joe Hewitt (68) [1]

98 - Harry Chambers (135)
98 - Kenny Dalglish (118)
98 - Michael Owen (118)

111 - John Barnes (84)

116 - John Toshack (74)

121 - David Johnson (55)

124 - Ian St.John (77) [18]

125 - Dick Forshaw (117)
125 - Tom Miller (50)

141 - Jack Balmer (99)

158 - Berry Nieuwenhuys (74)

162 - Adolf Hanson (50)

167 - Billy Liddell (96) [119]

175 - Kevin Keegan (68)

203 - Jack Cox (62) [10]

221 - Terry McDermott (54)

269 - Ray Kennedy (51)

270 - Arthur Goddard (65) [7]

281 - Steven Gerrard (73 not out)

302 - Steve Heighway (50)

So 29 LFC players have done it already. And if Torres scores 7 in his next 14 games, he will take Roger Hunt's record.

Hunt reached 50 at the rate of 1.56 games per goal. Torres's current rate is slightly better at 1.47. If he keeps up that rate, he would take the record in his 74th game.

I dont have access to the records for all clubs throughout the league's 120 year history. However, in the last 17 years, the PL era, 12 players have reached 50 top flight goals in less than 100 games.

65 - Andy Cole
66 - Alan Shearer
68 - Ruud van Nistelrooy
83 - Kevin Phillips
83 - Thierry Henry
87 - Ian Wright
88 - Robbie Fowler
94 - Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
94 - Teddy Sheringham
96 - Les Ferdinand
97 - Matthew Le Tissier
98 - Michael Owen

So Torres would need to score 7 goals in his next game to take the PL record, or 7 in his next two to equal it.

More realistically, he has 19 games to become the 4th quickest of the Sky era. Faster than the likes of Henry, Wright and Ferdinand, as well as Fowler & Owen.

BTW, 65 players have reached 50 PL goals. They include

106 - Dropba
108 - Adebayor
129 - Robbie Keane
141 - Anelka
146 - Rooney
147 - Ronaldo
174 - Defoe
284 - Lampard

So Torres is putting them away at a better rate than a good many well-renowned scorers.

Ripped from TLW

by **maguskwt** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:46 pm

wow... I hope he can still beat Van Nistelrooy... 4 goals in 3 games ought to do it...

by **tubby** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:55 pm

maguskwt wrote:
bavlondon wrote:There was a great article in the Mail today on Torres. It was about his time in Spain and the events which led to him coming here. Not sure if some of it is from his book but it was a great read.

it's from his book... once a book comes out on a player all these journalists make use of the extracts to write articles...

Yeah but usually at the end of the article it says extract taken from blah blah blah.. It didnt.

by **Tim LFC** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:13 am

A couple past Chelsea will do the job,torres.

by **Dazzer** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:25 am

Tim LFC wrote:A couple past Chelsea will do the job,torres.

7-0 torres to score 7 please god !!! :buttrock

by **NANNY RED** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:17 pm

fECKING HELL IM CHOKED HERE :hearts

How much more can we love him

In just two short seasons Fernando Torres has smashed a collection of records, made the Kop bounce like never before and attained the kind of l *

So what's his secret - and how has he kept his feet on the ground since becoming one of the most lauded footballers on the planet?

Liverpoolfc.tv popped down to Anfield to get to know the man behind the headlines.

In this revealing interview, El Nino lifts the lid on his relationship with Stevie G, chats about how Evertonians treat him in the street and explains why he wants his little girl to have a Scouse accent.

You've lived in Liverpool two years now, Fernando - how much do you feel at home here?

I really feel at home here. From the first day I came right up until today I have felt that Anfield is my home. I feel like I am from Liverpool.

When people arrive in Liverpool they visit all the tourist attractions - the Albert Dock, The Cavern, the house where John Lennon grew up. Were you the same?

Yes, of course. I visited John Lennon's house and the Beatles museum and everywhere else like the cathedrals. In the first month I went around visiting all the important things in Liverpool with my friends. But the most important thing here is Anfield, and I can enjoy that every two weeks.

Where's your favourite place to go?

For me, Anfield is the best place in England but when I am with my family we normally go to the city centre. We like to have a walk along the Albert Dock, watching the docks and chatting to people. It's very nice to have the people recognise me and they always seem to have good words for me. They ask me things about Liverpool and about myself.

What are Evertonians like with you?

To be honest, I have to say thank-you to the Evertonian people as well because they also come and ask me things and talk to me in a really good way. When I was in Madrid, the Real Madrid fans didn't like me. But here the Everton fans are really friendly with me. I was surprised at first.

What does that say about the people of this city?

Yes, the people here are very different. In Madrid the people don't have as much respect for players. You can't do the things normal people do. But here people are very respectful of players away from the pitch. I can go to the supermarket, I can go for a drink anywhere. The quality of life here for me is much better because I can do everything I want. I am a normal person here. I can go for a walk along the beach or up to Formby. Every place I go I can act normally.

You seem to know a lot about Liverpool Football Club and its history. How did you go about learning that?

On the first day the club gave me books and DVDs. Plenty of them about the history. I am very proud to play for Liverpool because it is a club with a lot of history. I would like to be part of this history one day by winning trophies. The fans here have seen some of the best players in the world playing for Liverpool and now they sing my name, but I have only been here two years and I haven't won trophies, I've only scored some goals. I hope in a few years I can write another book explaining about the victories and trophies I've won at Liverpool.

How big a problem was the language barrier when you first arrived?

At the beginning it was difficult, but funny at the same time. I made some mistakes. I couldn't understand anything in restaurants and I couldn't read the bank letters or electricity and water bills. I didn't know if I'd paid or not, then I got more letters asking for money. The people at the club helped us, though.

How's your Scouse now - picked up any words?

Deffo! I am picking up words because a lot of people at the club are Scousers. It was difficult in the beginning but, more or less, I can understand them now.

You're a father now - do you see your little girl growing up here in Liverpool as a little Scouser?

I think so. Some of my teammates have kids and they speak with a strong Scouse accent. I hope to be here for a long time and if my daughter speaks English and Scouse, I will be proud.

Has fatherhood changed you?

Yes, a little bit - I cannot rest properly anymore! No, I can. I have a really nice baby and I can sleep. But I have more responsibilities now and you start to think about things in a different way. You have a wife and a daughter, so you're not a kid anymore. You have to think about the future of your family.

Do you get involved in the dirty work like nappy changing and getting up in the night?

Yes, of course. From the first day. It's something you have to enjoy. I help a lot and I want to keep enjoying that.

So, you and your family are at home on a Saturday night - what's on TV in the Torres household?

It's normally football. Also the news - sports news. It is easier for me to understand the TV if it's about sports.

You are a global superstar now but do you still see your old mates - the people you grew up with?

Yes. I have friends over almost every weekend, and they're the same friends I had as a kid. This is the main thing - keeping your friends and family close to you. They keep your feet on the ground. When we are alone they tell me I am the same as I was before, and I have to thank them because they always help and support me.

We know all about you and Steven Gerrard on the pitch - tell us about your relationship off it?

It's a really professional relationship. I know Stevie is one of the best players in the world and it's a difficult life for him sometimes because everyone knows him and it's difficult to go to restaurants and things like that. He is a fantastic teammate - always aware of the other players and asking if we need anything. It's amazing to see a player like him having the same quality as a person. He is a fantastic captain.

You've achieved so much in your two years here - do you still get the same buzz when you score a goal or see the fans bouncing?

For me, it's amazing to score at Anfield and amazing to score in front of the Kop. When I hear people sing my name it's the best feeling I can have on the pitch. Maybe it's better than when I score a goal. I hope to hear my song a lot more in the future.

Do you ever think about what you'll do after football?

No, I don't know yet. I'm trying to enjoy my career and I have plenty of years to play football yet. Maybe in eight, nine, 10 years I will have to think about the future, but not now.

Everyone hopes you'll be here a long time yet - but how would you ultimately like to be remembered by Liverpool fans?

I would like to be remembered as a player who won trophies for Liverpool. I have plenty of years here, I am sure about that, and I hope the trophies will come soon.

by **maguskwt** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:26 am

NANNY RED wrote:For me, it's amazing to score at Anfield and amazing to score in front of the Kop. When I hear people sing my name it's the best feeling I can have on the pitch. Maybe it's better than when I score a goal. I hope to hear my song a lot more in the future.

Isn't his song the most sung song now? especially by the travelling fans?.... greedy :censored:

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by **Zidane** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:07 am

Yeah, I really do hope we start winning some trophies soon, any will do I just wanna get some silverware already.

by **bigmick** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:41 am

There's no question that he's a fantstic footballer (the best striker in the World today IMHO) and seems like a smashing young fella as well. We are blessed to have him amongst us.

by **Sabre** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:42 am

At the beginning it was difficult, but funny at the same time. I made some mistakes. I couldn't understand anything in restaurants and I couldn't read the bank letters or electricity and water bills. I didn't know if I'd paid or not, then I got more letters asking for money. The people at the club helped us, though

Fécking foreigners they take our jobs, they don't pay the taxes

Nice article Nanny!

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:21 pm

They better hadnt play him , ill go :censored:

mad if they risk him an then ends up out for a couple of weeks,

Liverpool Star Fernando Torres Withdraws Early From Spain Training Session

His removal from the evening session is said to be a precautionary measure...

Oct 7, 2009 10:01:28 PM

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres had to withdraw early from Spain's training session this evening after complaining of discomfort in his groin.

The national team's medical staff have said that the injury is not serious and the decision for his early departure from the session was purely precautionary, according to Spanish publication AS.

Coach Vicente del Bosque is already without the services of Torres' strike partner David Villa, who withdrew from the squad after suffering a hamstring injury in Valencia's 1-0 win over Racing Santander at the weekend.

Fenerbahce striker Daniel Guiza is also a doubt for the game with fluid in his knee so Del Bosque will hope to have Torres fit for selection as La Furia Roja aim to end European Qualifying Group Five with a 100 per cent record.

Spain have already qualified for next summer's World Cup in South Africa as group leaders and face trips away to Armenia and second-placed Bosnia in their remaining fixtures.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will be keen to have his prized asset return safely to Merseyside after international duty. Torres has been in electrifying form for the Reds so far this season, scoring eight goals in just seven Premier League games.

by **red37** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:28 am

Just read it. F*ckin hell - he doesnt need that. WE dont need that!

by **NANNY RED** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:40 am

red37 wrote:Just read it. F*ckin hell - he doesnt need that. WE dont need that!

Any news on him today. its nerve wrackin. they dont even need him to play theve already qualified, Play another striker ffs, they just better hadnt risk him

by **Sabre** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:08 pm

red37 wrote:Just read it. F*ckin hell - he doesnt need that. WE dont need that!

For what I read here not too much to worry mate, it seems it's not too serious and he had some pain in that muscles a while ago, it's just a precaution. We cannot even talk about recovery time because he could have keep training, it just has been a precaution it seems.

by **Tim LFC** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:14 pm

Nando don't get injured, come back to Melwood please.

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