Stuart Downing

Stewart Downing has been shocked by the size of Liverpool's fanbase.


The winger knew he was signing for one of the world's biggest clubs this summer, but the number of supporters from every corner of the globe has taken him aback.

"Everywhere we go there seems to be a lot of fans," he told Liverpoolfc.tv. "No disrespect, but I didn't have that at other clubs.

"We have fans all around the world. Especially games like Valerenga. I didn't realise we had so many fans based abroad. It shows you it's a big football club."

Downing is based in the city centre having yet to find a house on Merseyside - meaning he's had a lot of interaction with Kopites during his short time in the north-west.

"I've met a lot of the fans and the people and can sense a buzz around the place," he said. "They ask about the players, about who is fit and the season. They're very nice people, very genuine.

"There's a buzz in Liverpool again. With the money the owners have spent and the way we've started, you can understand that. We've now got to carry it on and give them something to cheer about.

"It's absolutely brilliant playing at Anfield. When I played against Liverpool you always sensed the atmosphere. They don't half get behind their team."



Meanwhile, Downing has revealed what training is like under Kenny Dalglish.

"It's high intensity," he said. "Kenny demands from his players, he wants the best. You train the way you play for him. With the competition we have for places, we have to train well.

"He's pretty laid back but he demands from people, which I like. He's a good man manager. He speaks to you, tells you what he wants from you and the team. He's just a good manager to play for, really - if you ask any of the players they'll tell you

Will not be charged for nightclub incident

Had forgotten about that

Oh dear

Who the heck made that? He has both , fck all like but still?

Isn't it only 2 goals or something?

Stewart Downing told he can leave Liverpool FC

by James Pearce
Nov 16 2012




STEWART DOWNING has been told that he can leave Liverpool FC during the January transfer window.

The Reds will listen to offers for the 28-year-old winger, who cost £20million from Aston Villa in the summer of 2011.

Downing has found himself down the pecking order since the appointment of Brendan Rodgers and is surplus to requirements at Anfield.

He hasn't started a Premier League game since the opening day defeat at West Brom, with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Suso and Oussama Assaidi having been selected ahead of him.

Back in September Rodgers warned that Downing needed to show more ‘hunger and desire’ if he wanted to remain at the club beyond the winter transfer window.
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Liverpool FC v Anzhi Makhachkala in Europa League match at Anfield. Pics Gavin Trafford



The former England midfielder responded by vowing to fight for his place and insisted he wanted to remain with Liverpool until 2015, when his current contract expires.

However, despite getting the winner in the Europa League home clash with Anzhi, Downing has remained on the periphery of Rodgers' squad.

Liverpool are resigned to suffering a sizeable loss on the former Middlesbrough man but will hope to get back around half of what they paid Villa for his services.

If a suitable offer is received then Rodgers will put that cash towards signing the ‘two or three’ attacking players he wants to boost his firepower in January.

WOW

He was a player I was glad we got because I thought he would be a big hit here but alas he has no balls for a big club.

Agree Barnes