“We look forward to a long and successful partnership with the Newcastle United Foundation.”įootball for All is continuing to bring the national game to even more people in the local community, with Newcastle United and its players helping to drive engagement. “Sport is such a valuable part of a child’s education, but even more so for a child who is suffering from a disability. Helen McArdle, chairman of Kids 1st, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to be able to work together with such a worthwhile cause. The programme is funded by family-run business Kids 1st Nurseries, which has provided childcare across the region since first opening its doors at Rake Lane in 2004. The school has been taking part in the Newcastle United Foundation’s 10-week Football for All programme. The Newcastle United striker visited Benton Dene School, joining in a football coaching session and handing out medals to pupils, aged 10 and 11, each with complex learning difficulties or autism.Īs well as receiving medals from Remy, the children will attend Newcastle’s fixture with Crystal Palace tomorrow. Whilst players like Steven Gerrard know all about the trials of European competition, another player of Remy's ilk will do Rodgers' squad the world of good when the going gets tough.Toon top scorer Loïc Remy surprised pupils when he dropped in at a Tyneside school. The Ulsterman acknowledged the benefits of experienced players prior to last year's January transfer window, per The Guardian, saying: "I'm all for young players, I want to develop young players, but I also know as a manager that there needs to be the right mix." With the Reds remaining a fairly youthful squad, with 22-year-old Philippe Coutinho and 19-year-old Raheem Sterling assuming key roles, this experience will prove immeasurable for Rodgers' side. In 2012/13, Remy made a further five appearances in the Europa League, scoring two goals and making one assist. Prior to moving to QPR in January 2013, Remy was a regular feature in Marseille's Champions League participation, and this experience will be crucial as Liverpool re-enter the European elite.Īccording to WhoScored, the Frenchman made 16 appearances in the competition in his two-and-a-half seasons with the Ligue 1 club, scoring four goals and making one assist. Remy will bring crucial Champions League experience to a youthful Liverpool squad. This tactical intelligence can also be attributed to Remy, with showing the Frenchman as having featured in five different positions for Newcastle last season.Īlthough primarily a striker, Remy's ability to play all across the front line will endear the 27-year-old hugely to Rodgers' system at Liverpool. That’s what we are trying to do, develop footballers, and it gives me more options.The beauty of this team and how we are developing is we do have different ways to win.
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Last season, per James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo, Rodgers hailed the versatility of Sterling:įor a young boy, tactically he's very good. This will lend the forward kindly to Rodgers' fluid attacking system, which allows and relies on players such as Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling to rotate positions throughout games in order to open up space and bewitch opposing defenders. One of the main bonuses of signing Remy over the Reds' other reported target, Wilfried Bony, is that the Frenchman is able to play in a number of positions. Remy is able to play in several positions.