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 keep in mind me as a great left again, going up and down, a warrior and naturally, [for] this huge harm.
“However I may have performed possibly one, two or 300 video games for Liverpool, who is aware of?
“However due to this huge 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 recognize, in me however look, I’m completely satisfied to be again [in Liverpool].”
It’s unhappy to listen to that the Frenchman seems again at his profession with a bit of little bit of remorse however after successful three trophies in 20 video games and 4 seasons on Merseyside – he’s actually removed from a failure.
Gregory Vignal displays on his Liverpool profession
Nonetheless following the membership right this moment and exhibiting loads of respect for a fellow left again, Andy Robertson, the 43-year-old has quite a lot of admiration for his former employers.
The ex-Rangers man additionally turned down Everton throughout his time as a Purple, 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 way from a failure, simply unlucky {that a} dangerous 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 may watch Gregory Vignal’s feedback (from 10:12) through The Soccer Historian Podcast on YouTube:
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