Topic: Gerrard to leave at the end of the season

[redrockydennis]

Tonight, around the world, Liverpool fans will be simultaneously Cranking.

Cranking?

[Romeo Sensini]

He will be quite Marketable in the US. Good business decision by him too.

I see it the other way round. Very very few will know who he is in the US. He can live in peace, enjoy being a regular human with his family and play some football in the sun. Doesn't have to deal with all the inevitable negative press of his fading talent in the media constantly.

[Motty]

Well at least some on here will be happy now. Their probably dancing around their living room as we speak.

[Welshred]

Cranking?

Cry wanking.

[Igor Tripod Biscan]

Am heartbroken. Dearly dearly love the man.  Having seen some unbelievable talents wear the shirt, Rush, God, the king. Steven will always be held in the utmost highest regard.  When you look at what goal hanging fat frank can still do and compare Stevens talent - its just not fair. 

It was inevitable obviously that his tenure would end but I cannot wish him any more luck.  I love the man, I really really love the man.  Lets hope someone (Hendo/Can) steps up and becomes another talisman

I find it hard to express how Im feeling.  Even though Im much older than him, I wish he was my dad

[Lush is the best medicine...]

If he goes to the MLS then he is clearly picking up one last big paycheck to secure his and his families future. Absolutely nothing wrong with that and a smart thing to do.

his families future you'd think is very secure, more a nice opportunity to make loads of money and live it up in LA LA land

[Djimi Smicer34]

This won't be the end of his time at Liverpool, whether its in a coaching capacity or as an ambassador he will be back. 

[The G in Gerrard]

Gutted.  Legend.

[Alan B'Stard]

It's slightly different. We lost Luis Suarez at his peak. We are losing Stevie when he is on his last legs and his place in the side is debatable.

I get that, but don't underestimate the influence he has amongst the squad and club.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

MLS is improving steadily year by year, but when Legendary players like Gerrard play there, in my opinion they've essentially retired.

especially at his age, ditto with henry when he went there

[The G in Gerrard]

Well at least some on here will be happy now. Their probably dancing around their living room as we speak.

We already have problems scoring and we lose our top goal scoring midfielder. Aside from everything else he brings.

[luckyluke]

As long as he doesn't do a lampard.

I'd love him to do that, even if it was with City. He more than deserves it.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

We already have problems scoring and we lose our top goal scoring midfielder. Aside from everything else he brings.

his goals all bar one have come from penalties. One from open play in around 2 years

[Barneylfc∗]

I see it the other way round. Very very few will know who he is in the US. He can live in peace, enjoy being a regular human with his family and play some football in the sun. Doesn't have to deal with all the inevitable negative press of his fading talent in the media constantly.

Mate, he's a fucking football legend. Anyone that knows a football is round knows who Steven Gerrard is.

[L666KOP]

He'll probably be on similar money to what he's on now. For effectively playing beach football.

In LA, in the sun.

What's not to like.

I'd go for it.

[B0151?]

A part of me wishes he'd just retire. Would just be weird seeing him in another uniform.

This is why it feels so wrong to me

I don't begrudge him mind. I suppose it doesn't really mean that much, but when you go to Wiki, it won't just be Liverpool anymore. 

[Haemoglobin]

I'm sorry, but it's fucking weird in a horrible way for Steven Gerrard not to be a one-club man anymore. It's just wrong, and although I'll respect his decision and wish him all the best, it just doesn't sit right with me. He should have been the Liverpool Legend with a legacy of 100% purity... the legendary status will remain, and thrive in his absence provided he stays abroad till his retirement, but the dilution of that incredibly perfect legacy is, I feel, a desperately sad thing.


Also, the people saying they hope he gets his deserved Premier League winner's medal with City... what the fuck are you on? Get your heads checked, Christ.

[rushyman]

[Mouth]

Mate, he's a fucking football legend. Anyone that knows a football is round knows who Steven Gerrard is.

Hence the point, in America, they don't know football, so he will be to all intents and purposes anonymous on the street.

[GinKop]

Really hope the season ends with him picking up some silverware.

[plasterered]

Probably the best ever player to wear the red

Certainly the best in my time.

Sorry for my son who probably won't see his team with "the local hero" in it as he grows up. Times have changed for Liverpool and Stevie is the last of a dying breed.

Thank you Steven Gerrard. You made the title less years so much more enjoyable.

[Greyfox]

Someone, anyone, hold me.

[The G in Gerrard]

his goals all bar one have come from penalties. One from open play in around 2 years

Your not inc free kicks?

[Barneylfc∗]

Also, the people saying they hope he gets his deserved Premier League winner's medal with City... what the fuck are you on? Get your heads checked, Christ.

Correct. I hope he never gets one if it's not with Liverpool. Bizarre that anyone would want that.

[John C]

Am heartbroken. Dearly dearly love the man.  Having seen some unbelievable talents wear the shirt, Rush, God, the king. Steven will always be held in the utmost highest regard.  When you look at what goal hanging fat frank can still do and compare Stevens talent - its just not fair. 

It was inevitable obviously that his tenure would end but I cannot wish him any more luck.  I love the man, I really really love the man.  Lets hope someone (Hendo/Can) steps up and becomes another talisman

I find it hard to express how Im feeling.  Even though Im much older than him, I wish he was my dad

[Romeo Sensini]

Mate, he's a fucking football legend. Anyone that knows a football is round knows who Steven Gerrard is.

Trust me, most Americans can name maybe two or three footballers.

[rushyman]

Hence the point, in America, they don't know football, so he will be to all intents and purposes anonymous on the street.

Not as much as youd think now. Internets made the world a small place

[Beninger]

Hence the point, in America, they don't know football, so he will be to all intents and purposes anonymous on the street.

Probably not in LA.  Plenty of Mexicans know who he is...

[Redman0151]

Hence the point, in America, they don't know football, so he will be to all intents and purposes anonymous on the street.

The World Cup got higher ratings in America than the NBA finals, I highly doubt he'll be anonymous

[Johnny B. Goode]

I wish he'd retire because...err...it's the MLS, the land where they call it soccer and 'believe that we we will win!111!!!' Can't seem to have any respect for football in the US.

It's a bloody theatre. Gerrard deserves more.

(though it hasn't been at all confirmed that he will leave, let alone to the MLS).

[Carlito Roberto]

Mate, he's a fucking football legend. Anyone that knows a football is round knows who Steven Gerrard is.

Is that not the point he's making? No doubt football is growing in the states but it's still well down the pecking order in the grand scheme of things.

[ABZ Rover]

Was lucky enough to grow up watching the King and Souness, Stevie ranks up there; I can't think of a higher tribute.

Thank you for all you have done for this club and I wish you and your family all the best for the future.

[DutchRed]

I'm sorry, but it's fucking weird in a horrible way for Steven Gerrard not to be a one-club man anymore. It's just wrong, and although I'll respect his decision and wish him all the best, it just doesn't sit right with me. He should have been the Liverpool Legend with a legacy of 100% purity... the legendary status will remain, and thrive in his absence provided he stay abroad till his retirement, but the dilution of that incredibly perfect legacy is, I feel, a desperately sad thing.


Also, the people saying they hope he gets his deserved Premier League winner's medal with City... what the fuck are you on? Get your heads checked, Christ.

He will be a one-club man to the European public. Nobody in Europe will watch him regularly, maybe just when he does something brilliant we'll see the picture and everybody will go 'wooaah, he is still really good'. Nobody watches MLS football and his spell there will go largely unnoticed.

[Guz-kop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7hMFbhV8HY

Started as he meant to go on

[Specimen A]

As a sports fan in general, Steven Gerrard is the reason I started supporting Liverpool, and football in general. As an Aussie, I always preferred rugby league and cricket, but Gerrard had something we rarely see in modern professional sportsmen.

I have never seen the amount of true passion, drive and the desire and willingness to win a game for their team than him. Someone who kissed the badge and you would know he meant it. A reason why I would want to watch another sport, and to watch Liverpool in the first place.

Being as loyal as he has, he's deserves to finish his career on his own terms. Before Steven Gerrard, I would not have batted an eyelid to football. Now I'm one of LFC's biggest supporters, and always will be.

Its a sad day, but I wish the best to him, what a player. LFC won't be the same.

[Mouth]

Not as much as youd think now. Internets made the world a small place

Swimming pools, movie stars, he'd be small fry there.

[johnsmithlfc]

An absolute legend...inspirational powerhouse of a player.
Definitely the right time though.

Good luck Gerry, lets hope we can win one more trophy for him this season.


YNWA Stevie

[Carlito Roberto]

The World Cup got higher ratings in America than the NBA finals, I highly doubt he'll be anonymous

Hardly anyone watches the MLS compared to their national sports.

[lucid-tentacles]

God this is ridiculous i'm a grown man and i'm crying. Thanks for the memories . Right!!! Time to pull myself together. I just hope that when in the USA he stipulates that the shirt he wears must be RED

[elpistolero7]

 
 
 
 
 

I fucking love you Stevie.