Dirk Kuyt scored 71 times for Liverpool and perhaps three of the most memorable came 15 years ago today in a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Anfield.
From a combined total of about six yards.
A versatile forward and tireless runner, the former Netherlands international was a cult hero on Merseyside even before his famous treble against the Reds' fiercest rivals, but he is forever immortalised by a sunny Sunday lunchtime in March 2011.
And he owed a lot of plaudits that day to the work of Luis Suarez.
Goal one
A mazy Luis Suarez dribble resulted in a stabbed pass across the face of goal and Kuyt was there to finish on the line.
Goal two
Suarez lifted a cross into the box which United winger Nani inadvertently headed back towards his own goal in an attempt to clear. The ball floated perfectly over the defence and in front of Edwin van der Sar in goal for Kuyt to stoop and head home.
Goal three
Suarez caused the chaos again by whipping a low free-kick towards goal that Van der Sar spilled and Kuyt was there to lift the rebound high into the net from near point-blank range to complete the most workmanlike hat-trick imaginable.
Three goals.
About six yards.
Maximum damage.
A day Liverpool fans are unlikely to forget.
