I agree ace, Redman's post was fine (as usual).
I think Kuyt is 28 no? this new contract is good no matter how much you rate Dirk Kuyt for Liverpool, because no matter if you're a Kuyt basher or lover, the player has some reputation in Europe, that is, he's a player we could get money from, and if we left his contract run that would never happen.
While I think I understand what Rafa wants out of Kuyt in the pitch and why he uses him, I have to agree again that he wouldn't be my first choice if I could sign up someone top quality for the position next season.