Richie Partridge

[Donal81]

I heard Richie Partdridge played for the Pool last night. Slow burner or in the last chance saloon? He's still meant to be some talent but how he can't get into a ropey Liverpool team is beyond me.

[drummerboy]

He's more of a mascot than a player at this stage. He must be 25 now.

[Bowsy]

24 I think. He's like a school kid who's been kept back so many times he's shaving and still in primary school (sorry, analogies have never been my strong point :) ). Have always been a fan but dear god 21 minutes in a Carling Cup game is not worth throwing 2 very important years of your career away. Richie's Liverpool dream died a long time ago. Move on son. :(

[eirebhoy]

I heard Richie Partdridge played for the Pool last night.
Played superb when he came on and set up the first goal with a lovely through ball. He turned 24 recently and since Owen left he's the longest serving player at Liverpool AFAIK. :)

[eirebhoy]

Richie's Liverpool dream died a long time ago. Move on son. :(
I wouldn't say that. He went to Coventry on loan for a season, when he returned he broke his leg and Houllier probably would have gave him his chance otherwise. He has only recently recovered from his broken leg (he was out of the last Carling cup squad with a minor injury). Benitez watches most reserve games and Partridge always plays well in them. I've no doubt he'll get his chance under Benitez.

[Bowsy]

I wouldn't say that. He went to Coventry on loan for a season, when he returned he broke his leg and Houllier probably would have gave him his chance otherwise. He has only recently recovered from his broken leg (he was out of the last Carling cup squad with a minor injury). Benitez watches most reserve games and Partridge always plays well in them. I've no doubt he'll get his chance under Benitez.

I'm sure you do this too EB but I read Liverpool reserve match reports all the time and Partridge was back a long enough time (Best part of a season AFAIK) and winning many man of the match awards before he got injured. At a time when Pool had no width whatsoever!!! I would doubt Houllier was ever going to give him his chance. Also this is the first sniff he's had this season. He's 24 and played about 4 first team games AFAIK. Maybe started 1.

[eirebhoy]

I'm sure you do this too EB but I read Liverpool reserve match reports all the time and Partridge was back a long enough time (Best part of a season AFAIK) and winning many man of the match awards before he got injured.
Maybe you're right but Benitez does rate him. He probably would have started the 1st Carling cup game if he hadn't twisted his knee last month.

[Bowsy]

Maybe you're right but Benitez does rate him. He probably would have started the 1st Carling cup game if he hadn't twisted his knee last month.

Maybe Benitez will give him a shot. It's early doors i suppose. Liverpool still aren't particularly blessed in that area. As i said I'm just a fan of his and i want to see Richie playing first team football somewhere before his career passes him by.

[Donal81]

A friend of mine played against him when he was still playing juvenile Dublin football, he said Partridge was the fastest player he ever played against, a skillful chap too. Not much to go on but I hate reading about Irish players who are just sitting on the bench, especially when he seems to have talent. Hopefully this will be his season. 24 isn't much - he's younger than Richard Dunne and probably the same age as Duff. You have to credit his perseverance. We could do with a quick right-winger playing top level football.

[Colm55]

I'm leaning towards Bowsy here, at 24 playing in liverpool reserves, i feel he needs to look at other options, as he's been there long enough. if he has goals to represent Ireland in the future, he needs first team football, considering there are younger lads playing in weaker leagues getting senior call ups. From reading reports and whats been posted here i've no doubt he still has the talent and prospects, but sitting on the bench will do him no good.

[concanta]

He should get one last chance with Liverpool
Great he got a game but he needs more than just the odd carling cup game
i think liverpool shoudl treat the FA cup teh same as the league cup
Liverpool are in dire straights on the wings ...so maybe he could do a job

[eirebhoy]

Richie signed a one year contract this summer so can talk to teams after Christmas. Benitez doesn't seem like the type of manager that will let talent go to waste so I'll put my kneck out and say I'm certain he'll get a chance to impress.

[inexile]

yeah id say he will get his chance alright its up to him then after that, he is plenty good enough if he stays injury free and gets a run of games to get used to the pace and get his confidence going

[Bowsy]

Richie signed a one year contract this summer so can talk to teams after Christmas. Benitez doesn't seem like the type of manager that will let talent go to waste so I'll put my kneck out and say I'm certain he'll get a chance to impress.

Again i really want to believe you're right EB but is january is but a month and a half away. Enough but not a lot of time to make an impact/inroads into the first team starting basically from scratch. If it happens great, if it doesn't i hope he has the good sense to sign for an o.k. premiership side/Championship Leaders and start playing some football.

[Stuttgart88]

Martin O'Neill should take him on loan.

(spoken from an Irish fan's perspective primarily, but it could make sense).

[tetsujin1979]

Martin O'Neill should take him on loan.

(spoken from an Irish fan's perspective primarily, but it could make sense).

Well Agathe is the first choice on the right wing at the moment, even with the injuries, he played right full last night as far as I can tell, so Richie would be worth a go, he'd do well in the SPL (not saying much I know) but would him being there keep McGeady out of the team?

[eirebhoy]

Well Agathe is the first choice on the right wing at the moment, even with the injuries, he played right full last night as far as I can tell, so Richie would be worth a go, he'd do well in the SPL (not saying much I know) but would him being there keep McGeady out of the team?
Agathe hasn't played on the right wing all season. ;) He's a RB now and one of the best in Britain may I add. While I wasn't a fan of his at RM he has really transformed since changing position.

[DolansWaistcoat]

Benitez seems to be giving a lot of players their chance to impress for liverpool so Partridge might get a run.Players like Biscan,Finnan and even Riise who couldn't get near the team last year under houll are getting a shot so who knows.

[onceahoop]

Liverpool were decent enough to give him a years contract after his injury. They obviously think he has a bit of talent (which he has) and is worth a few bob. He did well at Coventry and I don't think Houllier liked wingers. I still think that he's a chance.

By the way. Is he still going out with Michael Owens sister.

[eirebhoy]

By the way. Is he still going out with Michael Owens sister.
I think they married, if not they're definitely engaged.

[1MickCollins]

Played superb when he came on and set up the first goal with a lovely through ball. He turned 24 recently and since Owen left he's the longest serving player at Liverpool AFAIK. :)

Doesn't that say it all, longest serving player and all of 2 first team appearances. :eek:

[eirebhoy]

Doesn't that say it all, longest serving player and all of 2 first team appearances. :eek:
99% of the blame goes to Houllier, the other 1% goes to his injury proneness. :)

[on_me_head_son]

99% of the blame goes to Houllier, the other 1% goes to his injury proneness. :)

Partridge has to take some of the blame himself. Is he happy to stay at Liverpool and not play? He could have left a long time ago and proven himself with another team. I hope the guy makes it because he is supposed to be good, but he has to take some responsibility for the situation he's in.

[Bowsy]

Partridge has to take some of the blame himself. Is he happy to stay at Liverpool and not play? He could have left a long time ago and proven himself with another team. I hope the guy makes it because he is supposed to be good, but he has to take some responsibility for the situation he's in.

I agree with most of that but i just think Richie was just naive enough to believe Houllier's bull as well. Houllier was always very complimentary of him without ever considering for the first team. Wound me up Houllier did and i don't even support Liverpool. :mad:

[barglee]

Give the guy a chance,
He's been plagued with injury and had a good spell on loan to Coventry.
i don't think he'd still be with liverpool if he didnt have potential.

Anyway some the greatest talents in world football only rose to fame during their mid twenties.

[eirebhoy]

Partridge has to take some of the blame himself. Is he happy to stay at Liverpool and not play? He could have left a long time ago and proven himself with another team. I hope the guy makes it because he is supposed to be good, but he has to take some responsibility for the situation he's in.
He went out on loan at the age of 22. After that good loan spell he would have expected a chance to prove himself but not soon after he got injured.

[tetsujin1979]

from liverpoolfc.tv


Rafael Benitez said he was impressed with the performance of Richie Partridge when he appeared as a substitute against Middlesbrough and said he is a player that could come into his thoughts this season. Benitez felt Partridge made a very posititive impact on the match and he set up the first goal for Neil Mellor. Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "We were not playing so well in the second half and with Partridge we have another possibility to play wide, and he played well. "He has been a long time without playing with his injury and for him it was important to play. He gives us more possibilities and he got into the box and was always a danger. "It is important to see the players of your town in the case of the Academy players playing in the first team. I think if it's possible and if they have enough level for us then I think we can use the players more. It depends on the players."

Seems he might get a league game soon! Considering the form of Harry Kewell (or the lack thereof) it might be sooner rather than later

[JoeSemi]

I heard Richie Partdridge played for the Pool last night. Slow burner or in the last chance saloon? He's still meant to be some talent but how he can't get into a ropey Liverpool team is beyond me.

He's been injured for the best part of his Liverpool career Donal. Benitez has told him after his impressive performance(albeit 20mins) the other night he will have more "possibilities" :) as the season progresses. Ropey Liverpool Team? I'd prefer to call it a developing Liverpool team ;) Let's hope Ritchie breaks through and Michael Owen's sister doesn't hamper his comeback with too much late night excesses :D

[thejollyrodger]

I hope Richie can keep doing the business..


Partridge flies high on return
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=94&si=1285308&issue_id=11677

FORMER U-21 international Richie Partridge is back in business after his latest injury nightmare.

The popular Dubliner returned to action on Wednesday night when he came on as a substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup.

And he made an immediate impact as he provided the cross that allowed Neil Mellor break the deadlock after 83 minutes. His appearance brought to an end a nine-month lay-off after he tore his anterior cruciate and medial ligaments.

"I knew I was going to be in the squad earlier in the week when I was included in the set-piece work and it was great just to be on the bench.

"I was warming up with John Riise when I was called down and told I was going on. It was great to get on, although it was hard to find my feet because the pace of the game was so fast.

"But it was nice to make a contribution and supply the cross that Neil Mellor got our first goal from. That was very satisfying," said Partridge.

There is a room in the Colorado clinic used by the famous American knee surgeon Richard Steadman that contains autographed pictures and jerseys from sports stars grateful that he saved their careers with his skills.

There will soon be an addition to the collection as Partridge plans to send his jersey from last night to Colorado.

"He was unbelievable. Once I spoke to him I realised that I was in good hands and any worries I had disappeared.

"There are hundreds of jerseys and pictures from most of the world's top stars and I've a shirt ready to go over," said Partridge.

The 24-year-old Dubliner is now hoping that Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will give him the green light to go out on loan in the coming weeks.

"He has now seen me play for the first team and I know I need first team football. I had a great spell at Coventry two years ago and that helped get me a new contract at Liverpool so I know it will only do me good," said Partridge, whose current deal expires at the end of the season.

Last night was only Partridge's second appearance for Liverpool's first team even though he is one of the longest serving players at the club.

But he's hoping that Wednesday night was the first step towards finally nailing down a permanent place in the Anfield first team.

Gerry McDermott

[Donal81]

"I had a great spell at Coventry two years ago"

It's a shame that this is seen as a highlight as I reckon he's better than this. Here's hoping Benitez recognises the talent.

[1MickCollins]

"I had a great spell at Coventry two years ago"

It's a shame that this is seen as a highlight as I reckon he's better than this. Here's hoping Benitez recognises the talent.

Having talent isn't enough you need the hunger to succeed which Partridge doesn't seem to have, he is quite happy playing in his comfort zone of the Liverpool reserves - he won't amount to anything.

[1MickCollins]

thats abit harsh. his confidence was been taking blows for the last couple of years and also with houllier, he wasnt much help. lets see how he gets on this year.

He knew where the door was...

[dynamo kerry]

richie has in fact only played 2 senior games for liverpool

both league cup games. one away to stoke and the one ,last week

he was never going to get a run with ged and was only back in the reserves getting fit this season before being out for 3 weeks. having said that it's unlikely he'll play league ball for some time. I can't see hiim getting a game when gerrard and nunez return to the pool side.

league cup and fa cup games at worst. to be fair he's just turned 24 as EB said. one way or the other it's make or break this season. if he hasnt' played 10 senior games by may he has to leave

[thejollyrodger]

I agree totally. He hasnt played that much and should at least look for a loan to another preimership club or championship club. Or just get a transfer full stop. 24 isnt young and its make or break season for him this year.

[Poor Student]

I agree totally. He hasnt played that much and should at least look for a loan to another preimership club or championship club. Or just get a transfer full stop. 24 isnt young and its make or break season for him this year.

Why not eL? :D

[b_mcsweeney]

richie was starring for the reserves but for all of houlliers praising him to the moon it was getting clear that he was never going to give him a break. i reckon he'd have left liverpool after his loan spell at coventry but, as mentioned above, he's had a plethora of injuries over the last 2 years, the most serious of which was the broken leg. hes only just back and the word was rafa wanted him to go on loan (notm forrest were mentioned) to get some match practice. however, having done so well in his cameo against boro in the league cup, hes thinking about hanging on until the quarter final against spurs at least. i reckon if he continues to impress in the reserves (he played monday against wolves) he must have a chance of making the squad for the first team at least. then, if he gets 20 mins at the end of the next game liverpool are throwing away against the likes of birmingham and impresses, who knows? if he doesn't start getting his game this year though, i think he'd definitely want to look to move on (which, again as pointed out earlier, since hes on a one year deal should be easy enough to do). he is married to micheal owens sister, far as i know. oh, and i woulda thought jamie carragher would be at least as long serving and probably longer than richie, but open to correction on that.

[eirebhoy]

oh, and i woulda thought jamie carragher would be at least as long serving and probably longer than richie, but open to correction on that.
yeah, he's actually there longer. I'm sure Richie's one of the longest serving plaers though.

[4tothefloor]

He'll start against Spurs in the League Cup, and it's up to him to grab his chance there. Right midfield is a problem for Liverpool this season, so if he grabs his chance, he has every chance of making those 10 appearances.

[DolansWaistcoat]

He'll start against Spurs in the League Cup, and it's up to him to grab his chance there. Right midfield is a problem for Liverpool this season, so if he grabs his chance, he has every chance of making those 10 appearances.

Ya,the wing positions are problem for liverpool so you never know.

Is Nunez a winger,he seems to be nearly back to match fitness,don't know if he's any good though?

[thejollyrodger]

Kerr - legend !

Partridge reveals Kerr helped through the bad times
18/11/2004 - 16:28:11
http://breaking.tcm.ie/2004/11/18/story176541.html

Richie Partridge has revealed he still has high hopes of playing for the Irish international team - and Brian Kerr helped him keep his spirits up when when he was injured.

Dubliner Partrige recently made a return to first team action with the Reds after a five-year absence, coming on as a substitute as Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Carling Cup.

It was the winger's first appearance with the senior team at Anfield since 1999.

And Partridge, recovering from serious knee injury, has revealed Irish boss Brian Kerr helped him on his way back.

“When I was injured he called to tell me to keep my head up. When I was injured, and things were really getting me down, that was a big boost,” says Partridge.

Now on a one-year deal at Liverpool, Partridge reveals he is still focused on making it at Anfield - and of representing Ireland.

“Obviously like any player I would love to play for my country. I was on the bench for a senior match before and it would be a dream come through for me to play,” he says.

* See Martin Claffey's Eye on the Irish column on www.breakingnews.ie for full interview.

[loscherland]

Richie P got a mention *live* on Sky Sports last night when the commentator listed Liverpools growing injury list!! - It must have been a proud moment for him.

Sorry for slaggin, he's injured again, it's terrible... but at this stage he has to accept that his 'Liverpool deam' is well & truely over. 25 years of age & he has what, 3 senior caps is it? Most if not all of which were as a sub?!

I hope im wrong but Richie Sadlier springs to mind...

Even if he gets a move in the summer I can't see him setting the world on fire.

[eirebhoy]

25 years of age & he has what, 3 senior caps is it? Most if not all of which were as a sub?!
24 years of age and no senior caps. :)

[Yard of Pace]

Nice piece on Richie in the Sunday Times today. Scored 12 times for TNS so far this season and is working at Liverpool's academy (iirc) doing physio and rehab work. Seems like a thoroughly decent chap. 30 years old now! Where does the time go at all....?

[paul_oshea]

I dint know was thinking the Same cos im not far off him.

[Sullivinho]

That was one heck of a bump, might want to have Richie the physio take a look at it. ;)

It was only recently I was wondering what happened to this guy. Glad to hear he's still playing. Hard to believe he's 30 already but I could say the same about myself.

[OwlsFan]

That was one heck of a bump, might want to have Richie the physio take a look at it. ;)

It was only recently I was wondering what happened to this guy. Glad to hear he's still playing. Hard to believe he's 30 already but I could say the same about myself.

Bigger bump here if you fancy it: :)

http://foot.ie/threads/14965-Richie-Partridge

I kept an eye on Richie since he played for Wednesday but alas it has been a downward spiral all the way. Shame.

[Stuttgart88]

For Richie or Wednesday? :)

I guess you need to be doing pretty badly to sink further and faster than the Owls.

[irishultra]

remember him i thought he was gonna be amazing

[tetsujin1979]

Scored a few cracking goals when he was on loan at Coventry, and was on the bench once for the senior team against greece. Just very unfortunate with injuries

[OwlsFan]

For Richie or Wednesday? :)

I guess you need to be doing pretty badly to sink further and faster than the Owls.

:) True alas. Saw them on Setanta last night beating Man U 3-1 with Roy Keane being substituted! That was a rarity (as was the result).

I don't think Partridge played many games in Sheffield but he didn't make much of an impression. As tet says, his career was blighted with injuries.