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DIRK KUYT: THE BIG INTERVIEW
Two months since his dream move from Feyenoord, Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt talks to liverpoolfc.tv about his new teammates, his own clothing brand and how he feared his sick dad would never visit Anfield. Oh, and how his Scouse is coming along.
You've been here two months now Dirk. How are you settling in?
The people in and around the club have been very nice to me and my family, trying to help us every day with finding a house and other things, so I'm settling in very well. My wife and my daughter are with me and we're staying at the moment in an apartment which the club found for me. We've just found a nice house in South Liverpool so we're going there in one or two weeks.
Which players have been helping you acclimatise to your new surroundings?
Every player has tried to help. The local guys like Carra and Gerrard, and also the Dutch guys like Bolo Zenden. I had been driving to the training ground with Craig Bellamy because his house was also not ready, but now it is ready so I have to drive on my own. Sometimes we drink something after a match with each other, so it's really great.
What have you been doing in your spare time?
I've just been trying to find a house. You don't have a lot of time because when you play a lot of matches you are always focussing on your game. When there is time left I've tried to visit the city or eat something in a good restaurant. I think the city is very nice, the people are friendly and the restaurants are really great.
Have you picked up any Scouse yet?
When they speak not too fast I can understand. I like it when a city has its own language because the village I come from is the same. It's very difficult when Gerrard, Robbie or Carra speak to each other – especially Carra.
Has the club lived up to your expectations?
The club is very big. I already knew that, but it has impressed me how familiar everybody is with each other for such a big club. It's like a family club. You always hear stories about big clubs being not so familiar but not here. They also have supporters all over the world – it's unbelievable. When I played with the national team in Ireland there were so many Liverpool supporters, and I know there are also a lot in Holland. Every week when I go to get family or friends from the airport there are always Liverpool fans coming over from Holland.
What was the reaction in Holland to your transfer?
They think I made a good decision and that Liverpool is a good club. A lot of Feyenoord fans have said they want to come and watch me. I'm sure once they have watched one game, especially at Anfield, they will be Liverpool fans.
Is it right that you have your own clothing brand over there? If so, when will Liverpool fans be able to get their hands on the latest Dirk Kuyt clobber?
There is something called the Dirk Kuyt Foundation to help poor people. We have a line in clothes and all the money goes to the foundation. When you are a player you are always in the spotlight and maybe it's good to help other people. I can reach a lot of people. I think it's important for everybody to do something for the world. Maybe I will bring the clothes to England – that is something we need to talk about.
Do you feel under pressure because of the size of the club and the amount of money Liverpool paid for you?
No. When you are a professional player for whatever team there is always pressure. There was pressure at Feyenoord. Now I'm at Liverpool it is the case that we have to win every game. This is normal and also part of the fun of the game.
Which players did you know about before you arrived?
I knew all the players because the Premiership is very popular in Holland. I liked watching Liverpool and can remember the Champions League final. It was incredible. We were with the national team and we saw the game. It was one of the greatest games I've ever seen. Sometimes you can come back from 3-0 at half time. But when you are 3-0 down to AC Milan, one of the best teams in Europe, and you win - I still can't believe it. |
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