Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish claimed he would happily sign any more Manchester City outcasts after a stunning display from Craig Bellamy in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final success.
Bellamy, who left City for a second spell Anfield last summer, struck the decisive goal as Liverpool saw off the Barclays Premier League leaders over two legs to book a date with Cardiff at Wembley.
The Wales striker capped a tireless performance when he fired home in the 74th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and a 3-2 aggregate victory at Anfield, and Dalglish said: "He works hard but the quality of the boy as well - the second goal was fantastic, how he took it. We are delighted for Craig and we are delighted with Craig."
He added: "If City have got any more like him that they want rid of, we are only down the East Lancs Road.
"We have spoken about him many times in the past and waxed lyrical about him. He was fantastic [on Wednesday] but every single one of them was."
The Reds twice trailed on the night after a stunning strike from Nigel de Jong and a tap-in from Edin Dzeko came either side of a Steven Gerrard penalty. But Liverpool were ultimately rewarded for a committed and high-tempo performance and Dalglish dedicated the success to everyone connected with the Merseyside club.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini left Anfield raging at more perceived refereeing injustices.
First Mancini felt Dowd should have awarded a penalty for Charlie Adam's tackle on Dzeko when the game was still goalless. Then, after de Jong's curling effort had put City in front, Dowd did award a spot-kick for handball against Micah Richards when Daniel Agger's shot struck the visitors' skipper on the leg, then shot up onto his arm.
"It hit his leg before his arm," said Mancini, before addressing referee Phil Dowd's clear indication that Richards had made the initial block with his arms raised.
"He could cut his arm off. It is my opinion. I didn't think it was a penalty."
Source: PA
