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Fergie reveals love for legend Carragher as Liverpool confirm retiring defender will get guard of honour at Anfield on Sunday
By Lee Bryan
PUBLISHED:11:28, 16 May 2013| UPDATED:11:47, 16 May 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on the retiring Jamie Carragher on the day it was confirmed the Liverpool legend would be given a guard of honour by his club for his final game on Sunday.
The Anfield great will bring the curtain down on his career this weekend after 16 years at the heart of the Liverpool defence.
Carragher, who is second on the club’s all-time appearance list, follows Sir Alex Ferguson into retirement, who last week confirmed he was quitting the Manchester United hotseat.
Big fan: Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he has long been an admirer of retiring Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher
Ferguson’s teams have done battle with the former England man on 33 occassions over the last two decades, with Carragher’s spirit and determination leaving a lasting impression on his rival.
Speaking as part of a documentary into the 35-year-old, Ferguson said: ‘He’s absolutely a player I admire. He’s the epitome of a loyal, dedicated player who Liverpool have been lucky to have for more than a decade.
‘He’s been a bedrock of their defensive qualities for years and years. I loved him. He’s a fantastic example for any young lad that wants to play the game. He’s been a really, really good professional.
End of an era: Carragher will play his final game for Liverpool against QPR on Sunday
‘He’s absolutely the type of player a manager wants. I used to rave about Brucie [Steve Bruce] and the nine years he had with us, and I think Jamie Carragher is that exact same mould - can play with injuries, gets knocked about and gets back up, hardly misses a game.
‘You’re lucky to have players like that. I was lucky to have Steve Bruce and he is the same type of player. A fantastic player.’
Meanwhile, it was announced this morning that Liverpool and QPR will give Carragher a guard of honour when he emerges for his final game on Sunday. A mosaic on the Kop will also pay tribute.
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By Lee Bryan
PUBLISHED:11:28, 16 May 2013| UPDATED:11:47, 16 May 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on the retiring Jamie Carragher on the day it was confirmed the Liverpool legend would be given a guard of honour by his club for his final game on Sunday.
The Anfield great will bring the curtain down on his career this weekend after 16 years at the heart of the Liverpool defence.
Carragher, who is second on the club’s all-time appearance list, follows Sir Alex Ferguson into retirement, who last week confirmed he was quitting the Manchester United hotseat.
Big fan: Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he has long been an admirer of retiring Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher
Ferguson’s teams have done battle with the former England man on 33 occassions over the last two decades, with Carragher’s spirit and determination leaving a lasting impression on his rival.
Speaking as part of a documentary into the 35-year-old, Ferguson said: ‘He’s absolutely a player I admire. He’s the epitome of a loyal, dedicated player who Liverpool have been lucky to have for more than a decade.
‘He’s been a bedrock of their defensive qualities for years and years. I loved him. He’s a fantastic example for any young lad that wants to play the game. He’s been a really, really good professional.
End of an era: Carragher will play his final game for Liverpool against QPR on Sunday‘He’s absolutely the type of player a manager wants. I used to rave about Brucie [Steve Bruce] and the nine years he had with us, and I think Jamie Carragher is that exact same mould - can play with injuries, gets knocked about and gets back up, hardly misses a game.
‘You’re lucky to have players like that. I was lucky to have Steve Bruce and he is the same type of player. A fantastic player.’
Meanwhile, it was announced this morning that Liverpool and QPR will give Carragher a guard of honour when he emerges for his final game on Sunday. A mosaic on the Kop will also pay tribute.
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