PAST PLAYER PROFILE - Anthony Le Tallec

Anthony Le Tallec
Date of Birth: 3/10/1984
Birthplace: Hennebont, France
Debut : v Blackburn, September 13, 2003, Premier League, won 3-1
1st team games: 32
1st team goals: 1
Other clubs: Le Havre, St Etienne, Sunderland, Sochaux, Le Mans



PROFILE
Anthony Le Tallec was one of two 'French gems' brought to the club by Gerard Houllier but, like counterpart Florent Sinama Pongolle, his Anfield career never really took off.

Great things were expected of Le Tallec, for whom the word 'starlet' seemed to have been invented.

Such was his potential that he was snapped up by Le Havre aged just eight. The youngster came to the world's attention in May 2001 when he scored five goals in helping France reach the European Under-16 Championships final.

Three months later, aged 16, he made his club debut versus Grenoble. An incredible year was capped in September when France won the Under-17s' World Cup in England. Le Tallec was voted the tournament's second best player (behind Pongolle).

Houllier quickly pounced, signing the prodigious pair but allowing them to spend another two years in France to aid their development.

A wave of excitement flooded Anfield when they were finally unveiled in 2003 - though Le Tallec went on to amass just 32 appearances in a five-year Liverpool career.

The highlight undoubtedly came when he was selected against Juventus in the Champions League quarter-final in 2005 - and put in a great show.

Loan spells at St Etienne, Sunderland, Sochaux and Le Mans followed, the latter being made permanent in July 2008.

PAST PLAYER PROFILE - Pegguy Arphexad

Pegguy Arphexad : (Goalkeeper, 2000-2003)
Date of Birth: 18/05/1973
Birthplace: Abymes,Guadaloupe
Debut : -
1st team games: 5
1st team goals: 0
Other clubs: Racing Club Lens, Leicester City
International caps while with Liverpool: 1 (France U-21)
International goals while with Liverpool: 0
Honours with Liverpool: -

PROFILE

Pegguy Arphexad was released by Liverpool in 2003 but proved something of a lucky charm for the Reds after picking up six medals during his time at Anfield, and he didn't play in any of the matches!
The classic phrase 'show us your medals' would certainly apply to Pegguy.

He was signed by Gerard Houllier from Leicester City in the summer of 2000 to provide back-up to Sander Westerveld, and was on the bench for all the club's five triumphs in 2001.

When the club signed Jerzy Dudek and Chris Kirkland the writing looked to be on the wall for Arphexad, but he remained at Anfield as third choice. When Kirkland was injured Arphexad was on the bench for the Worthington Cup Final in 2003 and won another medal to bring his total to six!

Arphexad played a significant role in Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League in season 1999/2000. The one time French under-21 international produced an inspired performance for his former club Leicester City to deny the Reds a much needed three points at Anfield in May 2000. His heroics that night clearly impressed Gerard Houllier who moved swiftly to sign Arphexad on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling during the summer.

Pegguy began his career in the French League with Lens before making a dream move to the Premiership in August 1997. An excellent shot stopper, he gained a reputation as a spot kick saving expert.

He made his Reds debut at Anfield in the 3rd round victory over Chelsea on November 1st 2000. He also played in Liverpool's record 8-0 win at Stoke in the 4th round but was unable to play in the quarter-final and semi-final due to injury.