Xabi signs in at Anfield in August 2004 with fellow Spaniards Luis Garcia and Rafa Benitez
Alonso's first goal for Liverpool against Fulham at Craven Cottage helps turn a two-goal half-time deficit into a resounding away win
His first goal at Anfield finishes a wonderful cross-field move and lays the foundations for a memorable victory over Arsenal
The end of the first season and the European Cup is up for grabs as AC Milan lie in wait in Istanbul
First to react after his penalty was saved, Xabi hauls the Reds level after six minutes no Liverpudlian will ever forget
Old Big Ears is lifted as Alonso and co write themselves into folklore
A year later and Xabi is involved in another Cup comeback at Luton that ultimately ends in silverware
A surreal 5-3 away win is clinched as Alonso scores from his own half despite Steven Gerrard's advice
Another 70-yard effort has Newcastle keeper Steve Harper scrambling...
... and Liverpool celebrating another trademark Alonso long-range effort
Liverpool v Manchester United.... Xabi Alonso trys to put a stop to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool v Wigan Athlectic. Xabi Alonso climbs high for a goalmouth cross
Liverpool tour of Asia in Hong Kong..Xabi Alonso at the Hong Kong stadium last night. Pic by Colin Lane
Liverpool v Derby County....Alvaro Arbeloa jumps on Xabi Alonso for scoring Liverpool's 4th goal. Pic by Jason Roberts
Liverpool v Wigan Athletic.Xabi Alonso celebrates with Torres after his goal. Pic by Jason Roberts
Liverpool v inter milan........ xabi alonso before kick-off with black-eye from the barnsley game. Pic by Martin Birchall.
Spain's Xabi Alonso talks with the press after a training session of the national soccer team of Spain in Vienna, Austria, on Friday, June 27, 2008. S ...
Villarreal v liverpool...... a shirtless xabi alonso shakes hands with diego lopez after the final whistle. Pic by Andrew Teebay
Rangers vs Liverpool preseason friendly at Ibrox.....Goal Four...Xabi Alonso scores the fourth from the penalty spot. Pic by Colin Lane
Standard Liege vs Liverpool....Xabi Alonso shoots on goal. Pic by Colin Lane
Villarreal v Liverpool. Xabi Alonso before kick-off. Pic by Andrew Teebay
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 31, 2008: Liverpool's Xabi Alonso rues a missed chance against Aston Villa during the Premiership match at Villa ...
Liverpool v Stoke City. Xabi Alonso challenges mamady sidibe for the ball. Pic by Andrew Teebay
An early left-foot strike in October 2008 ends Chelsea's 84-game unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge
The pain of Merseyside derby defeat shows as Everton knock the Reds out of the FA Cup at Goodison
Another cool conversion from the oenalty spot puts Liverpool two up in the epic 4-4 Champions League draw at Chelsea
Alonso's last goal for Liverpool? A sweet volley after his own free-kick was blocked puts the Reds en route to three points at Hull
St Gallen vs Liverpool in Switzerland...Keep Xabi Alonso banner. Pic by Colin Lane
Bangkok, Thailand...Hundreds of Thai Liverpool fans turn up at Central World Shopping Mall to see Liverpool Players at Adidas shop event promting the ...
Liverpool Fc Asia tour. James Pearce interviews Xabi Alonso. Pic by Colin Lane
Singapore vs Liverpool at The National Stadium in Singapore, Liverpool's Preseason Tour of Asia....Liverpool Xabi Alonso comes off the bench. Pic by C ...
Singapore vs Liverpool at The National Stadium in Singapore, Liverpool's Preseason Tour of Asia. Liverpool Xabi Alonso. Pic by Colin Lane
