Former QPR star Malcolm Allen is delighted for Southampton striker Rickie Lambert over his imminent move to Liverpool.
Mad Dog admits he locked horns several times with Lambert in England's lower divisions.
He wrote in the Daily Mail: "I'm so pleased for Rickie Lambert, getting a dream move to his hometown club Liverpool.
"What a remarkable story going from the lower leagues to playing in a World Cup and the Champions League aged 32.
"He put a nail in my coffin as manager of Cheltenham Town back in 2009 when he grabbed a winner playing for Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground on a Tuesday night.
"Lambert had already scored once and, with the score tied at 2-2 and the game going into the final five minutes, I thought we were set for a point.
"But suddenly, out of nowhere, he smashed in a half-volley from around the penalty spot and won them the game.
"Soon after that, I watched him play for Rovers at Wycombe Wanderers and he integrated into midfield and linked up play in a similar style to what is required by Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool.
"He played wide, he played deep, and he played on the shoulder.
"Over the years I've seen him play at all levels and he is more than just an old-fashioned, six foot two, Bob Latchford-style centre forward.
"With Liverpool in the Champions League they will need a lot more players to cope with the games, the injuries, suspensions and general fatigue, especially in the season following a World Cup.
"It will be a big test for Brendan and at only £4million I think he has got a bargain."
