Jamie is retiring
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Can't remember him getting sent off.
Who said that? I desperately need to know what you think at all times. You're the reason I come to this forum.
Sad over this. He's the epitome of what a footballer should be and a true legend. He's a role model for every kid out there and as loyal as they come. I am delighted to have witnessed him in my generation. Players like Messi are amazing to watch and great for the game but then there's players like Carra who make the game a love story, his blood sweat and tears will never be forgotten. The same will be said for Stevie when his time comes! *gets all emotional
*pulls himself together 😎
*pulls himself together 😎
If anyone needed to be told what Liverpool Football Club was all about, out of all of our players and all of our supporters, I would choose Jamie Carragher to tell them.
People will talk about his fight, loyalty, his dedication, etc, but that's all been said before. What doesn't get said enough is was a brilliant CB who knew exactly what it took to win matches at the highest level. Carragher is a true inspiration to any young player at the club.
Legend.
People will talk about his fight, loyalty, his dedication, etc, but that's all been said before. What doesn't get said enough is was a brilliant CB who knew exactly what it took to win matches at the highest level. Carragher is a true inspiration to any young player at the club.
Legend.
I thought the same thing. I think that it's obvious that something has changed, either from his perspective or the clubs.
Either the club (Fudgie) has informed him of changes in the CB plans or he has decided to explore coaching/management.
Hopefully 10 by seasons end.
The next time a Liverpool player lifts the league title.
I'd like to see him go on top so have no issues with this. A true great.
End of an era.
Great bloke, great club man, great defender. Underrated in my opinion, even by some of our fans. He would die to keep the other team out, has always taken conceding a goal like a personal slight. That's defending.
I hope the club strive to keep him involved. That passion, loyalty and knowledge can't be bought or nurtured.
Mind you, if I was Sky Sports, I think he and Neville would make a good double act.
Great bloke, great club man, great defender. Underrated in my opinion, even by some of our fans. He would die to keep the other team out, has always taken conceding a goal like a personal slight. That's defending.
I hope the club strive to keep him involved. That passion, loyalty and knowledge can't be bought or nurtured.
Mind you, if I was Sky Sports, I think he and Neville would make a good double act.
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Personally i wouldn't be too surprised if he didn't go straight into coaching . It obviously seemed the natural progression at one stage but there have been inklings that he might not do it straight away . Certainly it might not be the worst thing to have a bit of a 'break' from the club .
Also there is the debate if it's best to stay coaching at a club you've been your whole life or maybe get out there and see how it's done in other places , spend time observing at other clubs or even starting low and working your way up .
Also there is the debate if it's best to stay coaching at a club you've been your whole life or maybe get out there and see how it's done in other places , spend time observing at other clubs or even starting low and working your way up .
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Tributes have come pouring in from the world of football after Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher announced he would be retiring at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old defender said in a statement: "This will be my last season at Liverpool and my last as a professional footballer.
"I'm making this announcement now because I don't want the manager or the club to be answering questions on my future when I've already decided what I am going to do."
The Reds managing director reacted on the club's official website: "Everyone within the game knows that Jamie Carragher has been a colossal figure for Liverpool Football Club.
"You don't have a career spanning three decades at the very top of this game unless you are an exceptional player and what's more, he epitomises the values this club was built on and continues to stand for."
And his sentiments were echoed by past teammates and opponents alike, with many taking to Twitter to pay tribute to the former England international.
Red leaders: Carragher celebrates with Fowler, Owen and Gerrard
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Robbie Fowler, who had two spells at Liverpool during his career before retiring last year, said: "Sorry to hear the news on carra, his quotes regarding retirement tell you everything about the man... An absolute legend of a player."
Michael Owen who also played with Carragher at Anfield was equally praising: "What a servant Carra has been for Liverpool. A rare breed and it's been a privilege to play alongside, room with and be big mates with one of footballs real men. I doubt we have heard the last of him. He has too much to offer the game to be away for long!"
Jamie Redknapp revealed that Carragher had been considering retirement for some time.
"Jamie's been thinking about this for a while now and his career and when is the right time to decide. The career that he's had, he's an absolute icon of the Premier League and for Liverpool and they are going to miss him," he said.
Lion hearts: Carragher on England duty with Ferdinand
Another former teammate Jason McAteer reckons Liverpool will feel the loss of the influential veteran.
"It's not just a sad day for football but it's a sad day for Jamie Carragher...When you have a player that has been around as long as he has it will leave a hole' he told Sky Sports News.
Current Reds midfielder Lucas Leiva called for the club to enjoy the time they have left with the Scouser: "Just read Carra statement. Let's enjoy a few more months with him before he retires. It is amazing what he is done for LFC. #23"
And, it wasn't just former teammates who rose to hail Carragher's contribution to the game.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand tweeted: "Jamie Carragher has been a great servant to Lfc. Great player&a top fella! Funny guy! Nutter when we were kids but management material now."
BBC pundit Gary Lineker also said: "Jamie Carragher will hang up his boots at the end of the season. Those boots were worn by a player respected by everyone in the game."
England manager Roy Hodgson has paid tribute to "model professional" Carragher - and backed the Liverpool defender to join him in the coaching ranks soon.
"Having worked with Jamie Carragher, it was always evident that he was a model professional who gave everything he had for club and country," said the England boss, who had a brief spell at Anfield in 2010.
"He has had a fantastic career and will always be looked on very fondly by everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club.
"It was good to see him back in the team recently. I hope that between now and the end of the season he is able to add to his great total of appearances for the club.
"After retirement, I am sure he will march quickly up the coaching ladder and become one of the country's top young coaches."
Maddock in the Mirror:
I am getting sentimental from reading all this well deserved praise. Imagine football being like Carragher; Honest, hardworking, passionate and lojal. Thats were I came from. Thats were we all wanted to be. No hairdryers and expensive bodylotion in the dressingroom, rather a smell of blood sweat and tears. Thanks Jamie for all those yesterdays!
Yet again, we agree on something. Something very odd must be in the water nowadays.
I suspect he has been recovering from his latest exploits & it's hit him very hard physically. Most ex pro's say they know when it's time to quit when the body tells them so in recovery.
Some great tributes beng posted. The more I think about it, the more I'm gutted. This will be the first footballer I've seen throughout their whole career, from beginning to end. It's weird.
I suppose on his own pro-Gerrard argument, Jamie must be the best LFC defender ever because he's had to stand out in a mediocre side rather than a great one like those also-rans Hansen, Hughes, Thommo, Smith,Yeats and Nicol and co. 😉 Seriously, though, his ability to adapt and develop has been extraordinary, and his commitment ought to be held up as an inspiration, and challenge, to any lad who enters the Academy.
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