Dirk Kuyt admitted even he was star struck after he warmed up for yesterday’s clash with Thailand by putting local youngsters through their paces in Bangkok.
The Reds striker was joined by new club ambassador Kenny Dalglish for the adidas sports clinic held in sweltering conditions at the Chulalongkorn Stdaium.
“The standard was quite high and the most important thing was to see the kids enjoying themselves and having fun,” said Kuyt, who was presented with a cake to mark his 29th birthday.
“It was a bit strange giving the clinic alongside Kenny because he was a hero of mine.
“To be with him helping the kids was fantastic.
“We really enjoyed ourselves out there, and it’s great that the club can do so many positive things while we are over here.”
Dalglish, who received a rapturous ovation, took the chance to show off his skills and pass on some tips.
“We put them through their paces for a bit and the lads did well,” he said.
“It’s never easy in this heat but everyone seemed to be having a good time and it was fun to be involved.
“Dirk probably did a bit more than me because he has younger legs, but it was good to get back out onto the field again and run around a bit.”
Dalglish admits even he has been stunned by the welcome the Reds have had from the Thai people.
“It really opens your eyes to the support and the feelings people have for Liverpool from all over the world,” he said.
“When people attach themselves to a club, no matter how far away they are you want to be able to do things for them and if us being here makes the people of Thailand happy then that’s great.
“I’d heard about the Thai fans and their support of Liverpool before but had never actually seen it. It has been fantastic from the minute we arrived at the airport.”
The Reds striker was joined by new club ambassador Kenny Dalglish for the adidas sports clinic held in sweltering conditions at the Chulalongkorn Stdaium.
“The standard was quite high and the most important thing was to see the kids enjoying themselves and having fun,” said Kuyt, who was presented with a cake to mark his 29th birthday.
“It was a bit strange giving the clinic alongside Kenny because he was a hero of mine.
“To be with him helping the kids was fantastic.
“We really enjoyed ourselves out there, and it’s great that the club can do so many positive things while we are over here.”
Dalglish, who received a rapturous ovation, took the chance to show off his skills and pass on some tips.
“We put them through their paces for a bit and the lads did well,” he said.
“It’s never easy in this heat but everyone seemed to be having a good time and it was fun to be involved.
“Dirk probably did a bit more than me because he has younger legs, but it was good to get back out onto the field again and run around a bit.”
Dalglish admits even he has been stunned by the welcome the Reds have had from the Thai people.
“It really opens your eyes to the support and the feelings people have for Liverpool from all over the world,” he said.
“When people attach themselves to a club, no matter how far away they are you want to be able to do things for them and if us being here makes the people of Thailand happy then that’s great.
“I’d heard about the Thai fans and their support of Liverpool before but had never actually seen it. It has been fantastic from the minute we arrived at the airport.”
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