We have so many other songs that we don’t need that one." Maybe a couple of times it’s good fun, but to go on and go on, especially when a player like him deserves respect, I don’t think we need that. "Our fans have a song (about him) that I don’t like, I don’t like it at all.
They even started singing songs about Gerrard, nasty songs. "Gerrard is an historical player for Liverpool, an historical player for the Premier League, an opponent I always admired and respect."īut soon Mourinho's pals - the Chelsea fans - told him to leave it. He didn't care if anyone knew, he would sing about his love for Gerrard from the rooftops! For a good few years during the 00s, he was one of the best footballers in the world.But still Mourinho persisted, and this time in public. He was also known for his leadership, positional versatility, physical prowess, and striking ability. Though he was never as flashy as some of his contemporaries, Gerrard was blessed with an immaculate understanding of the game. Gerrard represented his country at three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) and three European Championships (2000, 2004, 2012), but England never advanced past the quarter-finals. Despite the wealth of talent at their disposal, these England teams always seemed to disappoint at the highest level of competition. In 2015, he finally left Liverpool and joined LA Galaxy, where he played for another two seasons, without reaching the same respect as in England, before retiring from football in November 2017.Īt the international level, Gerrard played 114 games for England. Later career and legacyĪfter a heartbreaking title loss in the 2013/14 season (in large part caused by the infamous slip against Chelsea), Gerrard started looking into his options again. Though he continued to play at a high level for a long time, Liverpool never managed to win the coveted Premier League title. As it turned out, this was last major trophy of his career. He also played an integral part in Liverpool winning the 2006 FA Cup, scoring twice against West Ham United in the final. The following season, Gerrard scored 23 goals in 53 games, which saw him win his only PFA Player of the Year trophy.
Liverpool then went on to win the game on penalties, completing an unlikely comeback. After losing 3-0 at halftime, Liverpool managed to tie the game during an incredible 6-minute stretch, with Gerrard scoring the first goal. This proved to be a wise choice, as Liverpool went all the way to the 2005 Champions League final, where they were to play AC Milan.
At the beginning of the 2003/04 season, Gerrard was named club captain however, the club went trophyless that season, and for the first time in his career, he started thinking about moving on.ĭespite his doubts, Gerrard ultimately decided to believe in his team and new coach Rafael Benitez, declining a £20 million offer from Chelsea. His consistent performances were a big reason for Liverpool winning the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup that season. The following season saw Gerrard make a comeback and score 10 goals in all competitions. However, his young career was hindered by various back and groin injuries during the 1999/00 season. He did much better in central midfield, where he quickly formed a potent partnership with Jamie Redknapp. Back then, he was often used on the right wing, but he was too nervous to make much of an impact. Biography Rise to stardomĪfter spending nine seasons at Liverpool's youth academy, Gerrard made his first-team debut in 1998. Steven Gerrard in 2014, representing Liverpool FC in Champions League.
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