A tale of two heroes

Didi Hamann has signed a new one-year contract(with a year option), that will keep the 31-year-old German at Liverpool. In the Liverpool Echo interview, Hamann said: "Once Liverpool made me an offer, there was only one place I wanted to play my football."

Thank god, i was so scared that Hamann will leave on a free transfer and get picked up by any of the PL teams. Its obvious that this young team needs an experienced old head like him (just like Gary Mac) to guide them along... especially in international competitions like the CL, the Supercup etc. Didi's footballing experience with Germany proves vital to help the team go further. We just need a DCM there to allow Stevie G and Alonso to move up in attack. And since Rafa loves to play 4-5-1, Didi's presence will make a further impact in the formation. Well done Didi!

On the other hand, Igor Biscan has been told he will not get a new contract. Igor the croatian has been signed by Gerrard Houllier fromCroatia Zagreb for £5.5m in 2000. He has not been a big hit with the Reds faithful since his move here. Most of the time, he has been played out of position by Houllier. Igor has a nightmare spell in defence two seasons ago until Rafa played him in his favoured central role. He was an average squad player but did came on to score some vital goals as a substitute.His performances against Deportivo La Coruna, Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus this season, won the hearts of many Kopites. Despite that, he was still not able to convince Rafa to give him a new contract.

We thank you for all you have done for this club. We will always remember you and all the beautiful memories you gave us. Take care and all the best for your future endeavours~

A tribute to Igor by This is Anfield click here