Garcia: Cross the line? You bet it did!
Istanbul hero Luis Garcia spent an hour chatting with Liverpool fans via the club's official Twitter account on Thursday morning – here's the best of what he had to say.
The Spaniard - whose name is still sung by Reds fans - spent three highly-successful seasons at Anfield from 2004-2007, playing a huge role in the Champions League final success of 2005.
Strikes against Juventus and Chelsea en route to the Ataturk still remain fresh in the memory, as does his FA Cup semi-final winner against the Londoners a year later as Liverpool lifted the trophy in Cardiff.
Having recently announced his retirement from football, Garcia spent an hour of his time engaging with Kopites via @LFC in an entertaining Q&A. Read on for the highlights...
@_JamesLFC: Who was the best Liverpool player you ever played with?
i had the chance of playing with brilliant players at LFC but Steve G and @XabiAlonso were a step forward of all of us.
@kiliankennedy: What are you planning on doing now after your retirement?
i want to be close to football of course but im not in a rush to do something right now,want to enjoy family and friends
@OwenWalters: Do you really drink Sangria?
hahaha yes i do, usually i used to do it on summer time, now i will have it a bit more often.
@LadyInLFCRed: Do you get emotional watching the highlights of Istanbul?
i still do, its something nobody can take from us, time pass but our memories are always there, and that one was a special one
@rafaaaaaaa_: What are your thoughts on the SAS (Sturridge and Suarez)?
haha nice SAS. what a couple, two of the best strikers in the same team, love to see them together, goals are assured.
@kmrkilljoy12: Is there a story behind your famous thumb sucking celebration?
just landed on liverpool, my first son was born and he sucked his thumb so i started doing the same,just fathers love ;)
@Hilldog07: Who is your best friend in football?
there are a few, and many i ve a great relationship even been far from them, "tote" Real Madrid player could be one of them
@hartejack: When can we hope to see you back at Anfield supporting the Reds, Luis?
i support every game from home but im hoping to be there soon, March or April for sure.
@amaar85: Where do you think Liverpool are capable of finishing this season?
i think that the main target is to be in the top 4, but ill say they can be fighting for more until the end of the season.
@TonyPagnani: How did you feel when you woke up on the morning of the 26th of May 2005?
i didnt wake up, didnt sleep untill 27 hahaha there were loooong days of celebrations, and you know that ;)
@Sushilnp1: How would you explain Liverpool FC to others?
difficult to explain with words,ill say,go to anfield on a friendly game,and feel the atmosphere,and its a friendly one mate
@SalmaaaanH: Of all your brilliant goals for LFC, which one was your personal favourite?
for me the what a goal! what a night! juventus could be one, but the Chelsea semifinal CL would be the most celebrated.
@LFC4Lyf05: Did it cross the line? :-)
you can bet, son!! saw it perfectly ;)