Why would you WANT to get that image out of your head?
Emre Can (Gay Dar Alert!!)
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There's no room for anything else, obviously
Emre Can says he is relishing regular football with Liverpool and is hoping to establish his place in supporters' hearts after writing on social media "I keep hearing that I am becoming a fans' favourite and it feels great".
The German, 21, initially struggled to make an impact at the Reds after becoming Liverpool's third signing of the summer transfer window in July 2014 when arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.
Since coming on as a substitute during Liverpool's Boxing Day win at Burnley, Can has clinched a regular spot, primarily operating on the right side of a three-man defence for Brendan Rodgers.
Supporters are even trying to come up with a song for him.
"I would be really happy about that," Can told the club website. "I haven't heard anything about a song, but if it did happen, I'd be delighted.
'Consistency'
"Liverpool have brilliant fans and they're always behind the team, both in good and bad times - and that is fantastic. I keep hearing that I am becoming a fans' favourite and it feels great.
"From my point of view, it doesn't matter where I play, the main thing is to be on the pitch where I can help the team.
"If I can help the team by playing in midfield, then I will play in midfield. If I am needed at the back, I will play in defence.
"I'm fitter now and it means I can perform. Luckily, the manager is playing me and I am gaining in confidence the more I play. Now I am looking to produce consistency in my game and good performances."
Can claims he would also relish a role as a leader on the pitch, especially after Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard leaves for Los Angeles in the summer.
"I am only 21 but I am the type of player that talks on the pitch," said Can. "That's the way I am and I have always been like that.
"I can't see myself changing; I think it's just my way that pushes me into taking on a leadership role on the pitch."
The German, 21, initially struggled to make an impact at the Reds after becoming Liverpool's third signing of the summer transfer window in July 2014 when arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.
Since coming on as a substitute during Liverpool's Boxing Day win at Burnley, Can has clinched a regular spot, primarily operating on the right side of a three-man defence for Brendan Rodgers.
Supporters are even trying to come up with a song for him.
"I would be really happy about that," Can told the club website. "I haven't heard anything about a song, but if it did happen, I'd be delighted.
'Consistency'
"Liverpool have brilliant fans and they're always behind the team, both in good and bad times - and that is fantastic. I keep hearing that I am becoming a fans' favourite and it feels great.
"From my point of view, it doesn't matter where I play, the main thing is to be on the pitch where I can help the team.
"If I can help the team by playing in midfield, then I will play in midfield. If I am needed at the back, I will play in defence.
"I'm fitter now and it means I can perform. Luckily, the manager is playing me and I am gaining in confidence the more I play. Now I am looking to produce consistency in my game and good performances."
Can claims he would also relish a role as a leader on the pitch, especially after Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard leaves for Los Angeles in the summer.
"I am only 21 but I am the type of player that talks on the pitch," said Can. "That's the way I am and I have always been like that.
"I can't see myself changing; I think it's just my way that pushes me into taking on a leadership role on the pitch."
Who was our youngest captain, surely Can would be pretty close to being it, when it happens.
I think it's most likely Alex Raisbeck, born 26 Dec 1878, first captained us on 1 Sep 1900, at age 21 and 9 months. He skippered the team on our way to our first Division 1 League title.
FYI, here's the top 10 club captains (in terms of games they wore the armband). Age appointed is estimated.
PLAYER # GAMES CAPTAINED AGE
Steven Gerrard 467 23
Ron Yeats 417 23
Emlyn Hughes 337 26
Alex Raisbeck 267 21
Donald Mackinlay 250 31
Sami Hyypia 205 29
Alan Hansen 195 31
Tommy Smith 157 25
Graeme Souness 147 28
Phil Thompson 147 25
games captained data from LFCHistory: http://www.lfchistory.net/Stats/TotalGamesAsCaptain
So he'd just beat him if he took over from Gerrard in the summer.
Probably a few years too early, but he could certainly beat a lot of those on the list.
Probably a few years too early, but he could certainly beat a lot of those on the list.
This is my valentine, who's yours?!!!
I see what you did there.
I really hope he's taking the piss out of himself or something there with them, but I don't think he is.
I've been watching all those vines for the last hour. It's truly mesmeric and, if he's taking the piss, he's a genius. Either that or he's truly special.
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