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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #23: Aug 17, 2012 04:04:57 pm
      Welcome to Liverpool Oussama. :)

      A bit of pace and a bit of trickery and a bit of competition for Mr. Downing.

      Best of luck Oussama.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #24: Aug 17, 2012 04:13:31 pm
      Good luck Assaidi!
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      Reply #25: Aug 17, 2012 04:34:24 pm
      Welcome Oussama!

      Btw he won't be able to play against WBA tommorow, would he?
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      Reply #26: Aug 17, 2012 04:39:52 pm
      Welcome Oussama!

      Btw he won't be able to play against WBA tommorow, would he?

      Maybe a substitute appearance. Although he hasn't trained with the team yet, so i don't know. Expecting to see Allen.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #27: Aug 17, 2012 04:46:48 pm
      Is the Offal really giving us facts about his FIFA ratings?

      Welcome Oussama.
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      Reply #28: Aug 17, 2012 06:57:16 pm
      Welcome Oussama!

      Btw he won't be able to play against WBA tommorow, would he?

      He will be eligible to play if his registration was submitted before noon today.
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      Reply #29: Aug 17, 2012 07:11:01 pm
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      Reply #30: Aug 17, 2012 07:17:16 pm
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      Reply #31: Aug 17, 2012 07:45:45 pm
      Assaidi: The first interview

      17th Aug 2012 - Latest News

      Moments after completing his transfer, Oussama Assaidi sat down with Liverpoolfc.com at Melwood to give his first interview as a Reds player. Here's what our new No.11 had to say...

      Firstly, Oussama, welcome to Liverpool...

      Thank you. I am delighted to have signed for this big club. I spoke with the managing director, Ian (Ayre), first when he came to Holland. After we spoke, I had a good feeling. Then I spoke with the coach (Brendan Rodgers) and when I did, he gave me a good feeling. How he wants to play is the way I like to - I want to play football. That's what we did in Holland and that's why I had a good feeling about coming to play for this big club. The fans here are great - they make a brilliant atmosphere in the stadium. This is a great club and you can't say 'no' to it.

      Is it true there were other clubs interested in you?

      Yes. I had offers from Galatasaray, Spartak Moscow and Ajax - but as I said before, I had a good feeling after speaking with the coach. When Liverpool come to you and say they want you, you never say no to this big club. I am very happy to be here. I signed today for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

      Was that chat with Brendan Rodgers one of the key reasons in your decision to join Liverpool, then?

      Yeah, but it was also about the club. This is a very big club. But you always want to speak with the coach, and as I said, the feeling he gave me was a good one. Before I spoke with him, I wanted to stay in Holland - but after talking to him, I made the choice of Liverpool.

      How much are you now looking forward to playing for Brendan?

      I am very happy to work with him. How we think about football is good. In Holland, I played 4-3-3, and he wants to also play like that (here). He likes to play with wingers, and I can also play as a No.10. I am very happy to work with him and I hope he can help me to become a good player for Liverpool.

      Which players here at Liverpool are you most looking forward to playing alongside?

      Liverpool have big players. I played against Luis Suarez for Heerenveen against Ajax. Steven Gerrard is a big player too, and it's brilliant for me to play with these great players.

      It's a big move for you, but I suppose you must be used to big moves in your career having moved to Holland from Morocco when you were just four years old...

      I was four when I went to Holland and I began playing football when I was 12. Later, when I was 18, I played for FC Omniworld in the second division and then I went to De Graafschap in the first division. Then I went to Heerenveen - and now I play for this big club, Liverpool. I think that experience will help me settle in here. I lived with my parents in Holland and now my family will come over and help me to do my job here.

      You hold dual nationality. What made you choose to play for Morocco over Holland?

      I chose Morocco because my parents are from there, and I am also Moroccan. It was a good feeling to choose them. I also spoke with the coach, Eric Gerets, and he believed in me, so that's why I made my choice of Morocco.

      So for Liverpool fans reading this, how would you describe yourself as a player?

      I think I am a technical player, I can shoot with either my left or right foot, I'm fast over the first few metres, and I think I have good vision.

      As you touched upon earlier, you can play in a few different positions, but what is your favourite position?

      My favourite positions that I like to play are on the left or as a No.10. On the left, I played quite well there in Holland, and so I like to play either there or behind the striker.

      Is it true you're currently fasting for Ramadan?

      Yes, I am fasting now for Ramadan. I am Muslim and I believe in Allah, god. That's why I fast and do Ramadan.

      You did a running test here at Melwood this morning and the doctors were amazed at how quickly your heart rate returned to normal. Are you a naturally fit player?

      Yeah, I am fit. I heard that from the doctor and I am very happy about that! Now I can't wait to play my first match for this big club.

      How much are you looking forward to playing your first match at Anfield in front of the Liverpool fans?

      I want to play my first match (at Anfield) now! I think it will be great to play for these fantastic fans at Anfield. I can't wait to hear 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I hope my first game comes quickly! I have seen on TV what the atmosphere is like at Anfield. I cannot wait to play for this club.

      Finally, do you have a message for the Liverpool fans?

      The fans here are fantastic and I am very happy to sign for this big club. I cannot wait to play my first match.

      http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/assaidi-the-first-interview
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #32: Aug 17, 2012 07:48:02 pm
      Welcome!

      For some reason he excites me, maybe the way the transfer came from nowhere..
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      Reply #33: Aug 17, 2012 08:05:14 pm
      He will be eligible to play if his registration was submitted before noon today.

      Legible to play or
      Wasn't submitted?
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      Reply #34: Aug 17, 2012 08:08:38 pm
      Legible to play or
      Wasn't submitted?

      I don't know when his registration went in so I couldn't say.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #35: Aug 17, 2012 08:10:09 pm
      My god, the fifa 12 stats listed on the fact sheet are cringe-worthy.
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      Reply #36: Aug 17, 2012 08:34:45 pm
      Just because it's not in this thread and for sheer 'I want to get excited whether I'm right or wrongness'.

      Just one of these, preferably in a 'one on one' against Tim Howard or De Gaya, and I will die a very, very, very happy man:

      oussama assaidi - wonderful goal

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      Reply #37: Aug 17, 2012 08:52:51 pm
      My god, the fifa 12 stats listed on the fact sheet are cringe-worthy.

      Just noticed, i mean,what on earth ...anyway welcome to LFC!
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #38: Aug 17, 2012 09:18:58 pm
      That Fifa "stat" is embarrassing.

      Welcome again Oussama. Nice little interview, now for the hard yards. All the best at the club.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #39: Aug 17, 2012 09:43:49 pm
      Never heard of him (not even on footy manager).

      But best of luck Oussama.
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      Reply #41: Aug 17, 2012 11:10:28 pm
      Welcome Oussama Assaidi to the greatest Football Club on the planet.
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      Reply #42: Aug 17, 2012 11:25:12 pm
      Assaidi - The First LFC Interview

      Don't know how to embed on this forum and can't see a Flash tag but this is his first interview. Will wear #11. Not registered in time for tomorrow's match.

      Comes across as very happy at having the chance to move to us but struggles a bit with his English yet. Not such a big deal considering it's his third language and it will surely become better over time!

      I wish him great luck here!  :)
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #43: Aug 18, 2012 01:17:07 am
      He's cute.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #44: Aug 18, 2012 02:47:18 am
      Welcome to the best football club on the planet.
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      Re: Oussama Assaidi Player Thread
      Reply #45: Aug 18, 2012 03:33:36 am
      He's actually unplayable on fifa lightning quick and great skill :D

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