Liverpool have a wealthy historical past of gamers who’ve made it an Anfield however one former participant has bemoaned an harm which robbed a profession from him.
Talking on ‘My Soccer Shirts‘ for ‘The Soccer Historian Podcast‘, Gregory Vignal mirrored on his profession with the Reds and shared a few of his ideas: “I’ve been fortunate to play for this membership.
“Individuals bear in mind me as a very good left again, going up and down, a warrior and naturally, (for) this large harm.
“However I may have performed possibly one, two or 300 video games for Liverpool, who is aware of?
“However due to this large harm, being out for 10 months and after Gerard (Houllier) had a coronary heart assault, I needed to transfer on to Glasgow Rangers on mortgage.
“I nonetheless have one thing, you already know, in me however look, I’m completely satisfied to be again (in Liverpool).”
It’s unhappy to listen to that the Frenchman appears to be like again at his profession with somewhat little bit of remorse however after profitable three trophies in 20 video games and 4 seasons on Merseyside – he’s definitely removed from a failure.
Gregory Vignal displays on his Liverpool profession
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Nonetheless following the membership at present and displaying loads of respect for a fellow left again, Andy Robertson, the 43-year-old has a whole lot of admiration for his former employers.
The ex-Rangers man additionally turned down Everton throughout his time as a Pink, showcasing the loyalty he clearly had for the membership.
There are a number of gamers who’re held again of their pursuit of knowledgeable profession and the previous defender is much from a failure, simply unlucky {that a} unhealthy harm towards Ipswich City in 2002 hindered again a lot.
Now working for RFS in Latvia, the love for the sport is obvious from a person who feels honoured to be a part of Liverpool historical past.
You’ll be able to watch Gregory Vignal’s feedback (from 10:12) by way of The Soccer Historian Podcast on YouTube:
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