It wasn't solely down to the leaving, it was the year before he left as well when he couldn't be arsed putting in the effort for the club and that's unforgivable from any Liverpool player.
Growing up in the 90s, he was one of the best players we had and was outstanding on a number of occasions. The reason why I don't think he's ever considered to be one of the best is because he was a winger and therefore the competition he's up against is Peter Thompson, Stevie Heighway, Barnes, Callaghan, Case. And for all of Macca's talent, he wasn't on a par with those I've just mentioned.
A great player on his day but for the final twelve months of his Liverpool career, he didn't have too many days to look back on with much joy and that's why he isn't on a par with the five names I listed. Even in their final years, they were still performing to an exceptional standard - Macca didn't because he knew he was f**king off.
Agree completely especially the opening paragraph.
He knew what he was going to do and he did much of the skiving as he didn't want to get injured.
He wouldn't even think of going near 50/50s
Thing was .. it became a habit.
I watched him in Spain when he played for Madrid.
Yes he can claim he scored a few crackers but he may as well have been walking round the pitch with a ciggie in his hand.
He was shameful , he was lazy , he was disgraceful and embarrassing as a Brit.
He would still sit on his boat down at Puerto Banus and give a load of bullshit to Marca and all the other Spanish media.
The Spice-Boy bit just went to his head....and his Spanish .....was Scouse Spanglish !
Compared to one of my heros in the Madrid team ..... Roberto Carlos ....... McManaman was sh*te.
This and his last year at Anfield overshadowed anything he did before and quite frankly I cant stand him as a pundit.
Give me God anyday. At least he has humility.... and Robbie wasn't originally a BlueNose.
Like Owen. Macca could have been a club legend . He wont be. Never.
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