Topic locked - keep it in the Bordeaux game thread http://www.lfcreds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1144The Bordeaux midfielder scored the Reds' second goal against AC Milan 17 months ago before converting the vital third penalty in the shoot-out.
It turned out to be his last game for the club and the 33-year-old has now revealed he did it all for the fans.
“When Rafa asked me if I wanted to take a penalty I said yes straight away,” said Smicer.
“I wanted the responsibility and the chance to show that I was a good player after all.
“I can remember going up for my penalty, taking the ball and feeling really, really confident. At that moment, I wasn’t thinking about it being my final kick for the club.
“I just wanted to make sure I gave Liverpool, and the fans, something back.
“I still think about it a lot. It was the biggest moment of my career and to finish with a goal, a penalty and the trophy gave me a lot of pleasure.”
A hamstring injury means Smicer is unlikely to face his former teammates tomorrow night, but he does plan to show his face at the team hotel at some stage.
“When the draw was made I couldn’t believe it. I am so disappointed not to be playing, but maybe I will be fit to play at Anfield.”
Let's all hope he's fit for the return leg - I for one will give him a standing ovation. It must have taken some guts to step up for that penalty, and to see him score and then kiss his badge still gives me goosebumps.
Top man Vlady !!!!
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