Spud looking forward to return

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Adam Bryant

"I've only been back once with the way the fixtures have worked out over the last couple of seasons and it wasn't a happy occasion, as it turned out," said the former Liverpool midfielder. "Charlton got beaten quite comfortably by 2-0.

"Anfield holds fantastic memories for me and it is somewhere where I've had many good times. I always enjoy going back, it is an excellent place to play, the pitch is always wonderful and they have good fans. You also play against the best players and that is always a challenge when you play the top teams.

"It was unusual when I did go back before, but now more time has lapsed I will be more relaxed as I remember feeling quite uptight about it. I am really looking forward to this one."