Source: Daily_Mail
Anfield new boy Raul Meireles claims: Liverpool supporters rule!
Raul Meireles insists Liverpool fans are the best in the Barclays Premier League and cannot wait to make his debut at Anfield. Meireles made his first appearance for Roy Hodgson's side at Birmingham City last weekend following his move from Porto.But the midfielder is looking forward to playing in front of the Kop despite having bad memories of his first visit to Merseyside back three years ago. Debut: Raul Meireles tangles with Birmingham City's Scott Dann at St Andrew'sHe said: 'I played at Anfield with Porto and I lost 4-1 - but I remember the supporters were great. Everybody in Portugal says the Liverpool fans are the best supporters in England.'I have also played at Chelsea and Manchester United, but I can say the Liverpool fans are the best. Of course, I am excited about playing at Anfield as a Liverpool player.'I feel very good (to have played at Birmingham), but I was not happy at the end because it wasn't a victory. But the Premier League is fantastic.Hero: Meireles is excited about playing with Gerrard'I am looking forward to playing with Gerrard and Torres. Stevie, for me, is one of the best midfielders in the world and Torres is a fantastic striker. I am excited about playing with them.'Meireles admits it was a difficult decision leaving Porto but is confident can he adjust to life on Liverpool.Hesaid: 'When I knew the coach wanted me, I could only say yes becauseLiverpool are a big club and I am excited to play here. It wasdifficult to leave Porto because they are my team.'Like Gerrardand Carragher, I had only played in my city, for Boavista and FC Porto.I like the city. I've found a house for myself, my wife and my daughterand the city centre is beautiful. 'It reminds me of my town, Porto. People like music here, which I also enjoy and I like the Beatles. I think I am going to be happy in this city.' Fernando Torres can bounce back by mauling Manchester United, says Liverpool hero Kenny DalglishManchester United and Liverpool target Karim Benzema tracked by Serie A giants Juventus LIVERPOOL FC