Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Diouf, a renowned motormouth who is largely reviled in England, played for the Reds between 2002-04, during which he only managed six goals in 79 matches.The Senegal international, currently at Championship side Leeds United, is regarded as an outspoken character with violent tendencies – but he reckons Liverpool’s real problem is skipper and hometown hero Gerrard, who has criticised Diouf in the past for only being interested in himself."What he said in his autobiography was nonsense," Diouf told L’Equipe. "It’s him who is self-obsessed. I carried Senegal to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, on my own."I was listed in the top 100 players in the world by Pele after that World Cup. He wasn’t. He was jealous of me back then because I had the world at my feet."I respect (Gerrard) as a footballer, but there is no greater egomaniac than him. He doesn’t give a damn about anyone else. He would rather Liverpool lost and he scored."I have spoken with the old guys at Liverpool and nobody can stand him! And don’t get me started on Jamie Carragher..."Diouf’s words will no doubt rile Liverpool’s faithful, but it is not the first time he has upset supporters in Britain.The former Lens, Bolton and Blackburn forward angered Queens Park Rangers after his reaction when Jamie Mackie suffered a broken leg, leading then Hoops boss Neil Warnock - now Diouf's manager at Leeds - to call him a "sewer rat".Celtic fans were furious after a spitting incident involving a young supporter, Everton demanded he retract claims of racial abuse that were shown to be misplaced, while his own country banned him after repeated fall-outs with national team management.All this has led to a bad-boy reputation – which remarkably Diouf feels is a good thing."I’m an easy going guy. I don’t care what people say. While I regret hurting people, I can deal with being called a bad boy."People have a go at me for partying. But I still play well. Others stay in and are rubbish. They should try drinking and partying and playing well."I’ve never been to prison, never assaulted anyone on the pitch. Actually, that tag doesn’t annoy me, I like that people talk about me, good or bad."I make my mark wherever I go."Despite his denials of being an egomaniac himself, a seemingly unaware Diouf followed the traditional line of the self-obsessed footballer by talking up his own ability while referring to himself in the third person."Back in Senegal, I am a demi-god. People burned tyres simply because I wasn’t picked for a play-off match against Ivory Coast."If El-Hadji Diouf takes Leeds up to the Premier League, he will become unforgettable in England."guys a head banger.Wonder if Gerard will have anything to say about this?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-diouf-attacks-egomaniac-gerrard-104834915.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 "People have a go at me for partying. But I still play well. Others stay in and are rubbish. They should try drinking and partying and playing well.Often the truth hurts - but if he stayed in, mibee he'd be even better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 He's right on Gerrard Liverpool's mistake was not letting Rafa get rid off him, look at them now.He's vastly overrated by the English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmytto 220 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 "People have a go at me for partying. But I still play well. Others stay in and are rubbish" How much of a legend though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 ""People have a go at me for partying. But I still play well. Others stay in and are rubbish. They should try drinking and partying and playing well.""It’s him who is self-obsessed. I carried Senegal to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, on my own.I was listed in the top 100 players in the world by Pele after that World Cup. He wasn’t. He was jealous of me back then because I had the world at my feet" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 He has a point, Gerrard is incredibly over-rated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love you El-Hadji Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfe 19 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sort of glad we weren't mentioned in his former clubs, hopefully people will forget we took on an idiot like that, his interviews are almost all so cringeworthy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sort of glad we weren't mentioned in his former clubs, hopefully people will forget we took on an idiot like that, his interviews are almost all so cringeworthy.Take that back right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sort of glad we weren't mentioned in his former clubs, hopefully people will forget we took on an idiot like that, his interviews are almost all so cringeworthy.Not really. Football needs characters like Diouf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup97 15 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Him hogging the trophy after we won the league cup in 2011 was funny as feck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,921 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I understand perfectly why walter couldnt say no to a guy with all his experience, but was he realy worth it?we played much better and went on a run that brought home 3 in a row after walter, wisely imo, stopped playing him.utter circus of a guy, apart from noising up the tarriers he didnt contribute much worth having. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1983 9 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Never liked him never will he's far to big headed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I wonder when ever he writes a book what he will say about the manky mob, and the way he was treated when he came up here.Theres been a few players came from England to Scotland just as bad as diouf but never got treated the way he did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
West_Side 1,571 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 "It’s him who is self-obsessed. I carried Senegal to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, on my own."I was listed in the top 100 players in the world by Pele after that World Cup. He wasn’t. He was jealous of me back then because I had the world at my feet.He is off his head, but he's still a legend in my eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We just didn't play the style of football he was best suited to. He know and everyone else knows that he is now pretty slow,mbut give him the ball and he can usually make something happen. I still think he can score a few goals from the edge of the box if given a chance.Also a very pleasant guy when I met him and the same has been said when people have met him out in Edinburgh, obviously is a bit lary but doesn't act the cunt like McGeady or some of their other arseholes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sort of glad we weren't mentioned in his former clubs, hopefully people will forget we took on an idiot like that, his interviews are almost all so cringeworthy.Lighten up man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everGers 82 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I thought he was worth bringing in just to wind them up they hated him ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfe 19 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I haven't forgotten his important goal against Sporting Lisbon that helped get us further in the Europa League, and I understand Walter bringing him in, but I can't help disliking him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I liked Diouf. For the life of me though, I can't say why. Was too slow, arrogant etc. But for some reason.. just liked the guy.Funny old world Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 He is off his head, but he's still a legend in my eyes.Think the term "legend" is used far to loosely nowadays. He was good for winding up the tarriers that's about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Why the hatred towards diouf. Legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Think the term "legend" is used far to loosely nowadays. He was good for winding up the tarriers that's about it.Not entirely mate - he lived close to lennon, apparently within spitting distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Diouf Champion! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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