Dagger will always be one of my all time favorite players. He signed for Liverpool while I was playing in college. My team had just gotten a new manager -- an Italian fellow who wanted to convert me from a RM to a CB because of my height and general athleticism. He encouraged me to really study the way CB's play at the top level -- I decided to use Agger as the model for my own game, and we also share a name -- Danny
On his day, Agger was one of the best CB's around -- had genuine ability on the ball, good range of passing, read the game well, and was unforgiving in the challenge even at the expense of his own body. On top of all of this, his character and devotion to Liverpool was unparalleled. Even Stevie thought about going to Chelsea for the chance to win things. Danny (by his own admission) would never have signed for another club in England -- he said as much when talking about the Judas that was the Spanish lady boy. The forearm shiver will live long in the memory
https://youtu.be/m587AQCL0rUAll the best in the rest of your journey through life Danny!! You were a true Red!! YNWA
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