Obviously the Blackburn fans that is, after they called him 'Cisse glass legs'!

Cisse also pleaded for the speculation surrounding his Anfield career to end, saying "Why should I want to leave this club?"

He also revealed that the abuse from Blackburn fans over the double leg fracture he suffered at Ewood Park last season left him angry and determined to score.

His dance of triumph in front of the visiting fans after driving home the winner was inadvisable, but he said: "They were singing 'Cisse glass leg.' I was angry after that and I just wanted to score because of those stupid fans. And I want to say 'thank you' to the Liverpool fans for supporting me after that.

"The goal was important to me because I broke my leg badly at Blackburn last season, I am pleased with the goals I have been scoring and have no problem with the coach."

Cisse's winner prompted his theatrical sprint to the dug-out, having spent the last fortnight moaning about being on the Liverpool bench too much, which had prompted suggestions he would leave in the January transfer window to protect his World Cup finals place with France.

But he said: "I ran across to shake hands with the boss as a small message to show everyone there was no problem between me and the manager. I wanted to show to the fans that we have a normal relationship.

"The most important thing was the three points because we are not in a good position. I really just want all the speculation to stop now about problems between me and the coach and me and the club. I am happy to stay here - why should I want to leave?

"You could see the fans' reaction to me. You won't find fans like that anywhere in the world, so I don't know why people say I want to leave. I want it all to stop and for me to work for the club.

"The best way is to carry on scoring goals, I have had a good season so far with goals, but we need points because we can't stay in positions like 12 and 13.

"When I came back from France we just spoke normally as player and coach, and did not talk about what has been said. There are more important things to talk about."

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