Topic: Gerrard

[redtel]

My heart sinks when I see he's in the UAE checking in with his old mate and GP "Doc Waller".

No doubt Brukner is keeping a close eye on things and ensuring his predecessor ("the club needed to upgrade in this area") doesn't interfere with Gerrard's programme.efore breaking down.

I know what you mean about Waller but the current team didn't cover themselves in glory when an obviously tired Lucas was sent back onto the pitch at SB before breaking down. I still can't get my head around it.

[didi]

Cant wait to see him partner Luis...

I know...wait and see though Luis will be given a 6 game ban just as Stevie comes back

[Ravenite]

So; I was fast asleep this Friday Morning ( our weekends are Friday Saturday here in the U.A.E.) recovering from a little too much grey goose and an intense Fifa 12 session from the night before.

I woke up at noon to find 7 missed calls from one of my friends, I thought something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead; she called to tell me to rush to Al Jazira Club as Gerrard was training and the doors were open to the training fields. I literally sprinted out of the house got in my car and was at the club within 4 minutes.

I arrived towards the end of his session where he was undergoing some shooting practice with who appeared to be one of LFC's physios. (I've seen his face on our bench in all our games this season).

There were about 6-7 fans as his training was not publicized.

Gerrard is slim, very very lean and ripped. He said he was fit, ready and feeling good when we asked. He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night. He was very friendly, funny and accommodating.

He mentioned that the warm climate here was helping him in his recovery as well; and that he wanted to train in peace without the media fan-fare.

I have posted a picture I took with him (mind my end of week beard and bed hair as I literally rushed out of bed to meet him).

[edge]

So; I was fast asleep this Friday Morning ( our weekends are Friday Saturday here in the U.A.E.) recovering from a little too much grey goose and an intense Fifa 12 session from the night before.

I woke up at noon to find 7 missed calls from one of my friends, I thought something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead; she called to tell me to rush to Al Jazira Club as Gerrard was training and the doors were open to the training fields. I literally sprinted out of the house got in my car and was at the club within 4 minutes.

I arrived towards the end of his session where he was undergoing some shooting practice with who appeared to be one of LFC's physios. (I've seen his face on our bench in all our games this season).

There were about 6-7 fans as his training was not publicized.

Gerrard is slim, very very lean and ripped. He said he was fit, ready and feeling good when we asked. He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night. He was very friendly, funny and accommodating.

He mentioned that the warm climate here was helping him in his recovery as well; and that he wanted to train in peace without the media fan-fare.

I have posted a picture I took with him (mind my end of week beard and bed hair as I literally rushed out of bed to meet him).

Cool story, great to hear. Looking forward to seeing him back!

[subroc]

Good to know he is recovering well. We certainly need the captain back at his best.

[adwhite40]

So; I was fast asleep this Friday Morning ( our weekends are Friday Saturday here in the U.A.E.) recovering from a little too much grey goose and an intense Fifa 12 session from the night before.

I woke up at noon to find 7 missed calls from one of my friends, I thought something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead; she called to tell me to rush to Al Jazira Club as Gerrard was training and the doors were open to the training fields. I literally sprinted out of the house got in my car and was at the club within 4 minutes.

I arrived towards the end of his session where he was undergoing some shooting practice with who appeared to be one of LFC's physios. (I've seen his face on our bench in all our games this season).

There were about 6-7 fans as his training was not publicized.

Gerrard is slim, very very lean and ripped. He said he was fit, ready and feeling good when we asked. He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night. He was very friendly, funny and accommodating.

He mentioned that the warm climate here was helping him in his recovery as well; and that he wanted to train in peace without the media fan-fare.

I have posted a picture I took with him (mind my end of week beard and bed hair as I literally rushed out of bed to meet him).

That's a cracking story! Lets hope he comes back and we see him at his best!

[Shepnois]

Great story mate, nice to meet Stevie in such relaxed circumstances. Good to hear he's recovering well. Hopefully he can stay fit once he gets back, we're really missing his goal threat.

[Moldyman]

Nice one Ravenite.

[vitch]

Thanks a lot!

He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night.

On the bench Sunday? Would be crazy...

[Adam_LFC]

Thanks a lot!
On the bench Sunday? Would be crazy...

I doubt it, Kenny will probably want a week of full training at least.

Can't wait though!

[wz4jc3]

If we can get him fit for a sustained period of time, he would make a massive difference to our team! Fingers crossed!

[adwhite40]

Thanks a lot!
On the bench Sunday? Would be crazy...

Kenny wont rush him back! He will wait til he is fully fit and I think he will need some training with the team first!

[Matt8Pie]

Nice one mate. Interesting to hear that he's doing shooting practice already! Did he say anything about the infection he had? How serious it was, any possibilities of it flaring up again, etc?

[Ravenite]

We asked about the Villa game but he said that he doubts that he will play a part in it. We didn't bother asking him about his injury as we were a little star-struck to be honest.

I do have to say, keeping in mind that I am perfectly straight, Gerrard is a very good looking man. Much better looking than how he comes across on television or in pictures. Thought he would be taller though.

[lukas]

The goal against Marseille was just out of this world. Tyldsley was it said on the commentary ' only Steven Gerrard can do that ' and without exaggeration he is right. No other player could of scored a goal like that, the technique, execution and vision is just unreal.

Ill second that. Best goal he has scored for us in my opinion for the reasons above!

[Cpt_Reina]

Any excuse to re-post this.

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[andspecks]

So; I was fast asleep this Friday Morning ( our weekends are Friday Saturday here in the U.A.E.) recovering from a little too much grey goose and an intense Fifa 12 session from the night before.

I woke up at noon to find 7 missed calls from one of my friends, I thought something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead; she called to tell me to rush to Al Jazira Club as Gerrard was training and the doors were open to the training fields. I literally sprinted out of the house got in my car and was at the club within 4 minutes.

I arrived towards the end of his session where he was undergoing some shooting practice with who appeared to be one of LFC's physios. (I've seen his face on our bench in all our games this season).

There were about 6-7 fans as his training was not publicized.

Gerrard is slim, very very lean and ripped. He said he was fit, ready and feeling good when we asked. He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night. He was very friendly, funny and accommodating.

He mentioned that the warm climate here was helping him in his recovery as well; and that he wanted to train in peace without the media fan-fare.

I have posted a picture I took with him (mind my end of week beard and bed hair as I literally rushed out of bed to meet him).

Nice one

[dnkw]

Any excuse to re-post this.

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Apart from anything else, I'd forgotton how awesome his (early) crossing can be.

[m4Rco]

Any excuse to re-post this.

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The perfect midfielder. Just lovely.

[TomDcs]

So; I was fast asleep this Friday Morning ( our weekends are Friday Saturday here in the U.A.E.) recovering from a little too much grey goose and an intense Fifa 12 session from the night before.

I woke up at noon to find 7 missed calls from one of my friends, I thought something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead; she called to tell me to rush to Al Jazira Club as Gerrard was training and the doors were open to the training fields. I literally sprinted out of the house got in my car and was at the club within 4 minutes.

I arrived towards the end of his session where he was undergoing some shooting practice with who appeared to be one of LFC's physios. (I've seen his face on our bench in all our games this season).

There were about 6-7 fans as his training was not publicized.

Gerrard is slim, very very lean and ripped. He said he was fit, ready and feeling good when we asked. He also told us that he has one more session tomorrow and that he is due to fly back tomorrow night. He was very friendly, funny and accommodating.

He mentioned that the warm climate here was helping him in his recovery as well; and that he wanted to train in peace without the media fan-fare.

I have posted a picture I took with him (mind my end of week beard and bed hair as I literally rushed out of bed to meet him).

Is why I love RAWK!

Cheers for posting up, all sounds positive so far!

[paulrazor]

nice one Ravenite

Gerrard's looking a bit different. younger and leaner

i note ravenite said he is looking ripped

i did notice that in another pic alright, his arms are huge. maybe they always were, you cant really see them in a regular football shirt

[El_Pistolero]

Can't wait to see him back. Special, special player.

[MiserableP15]

Awesome post mate.

[jboy14]

Ill second that. Best goal he has scored for us in my opinion for the reasons above!

The Marsielle goal was quality but for me his best goal was the half volley from miles out against Middlesbrough

[paulrazor]

The Marsielle goal was quality but for me his best goal was the half volley from miles out against Middlesbrough

West ham in 2006 in injury time. no question

[BigAl24]

The above few posts sum Gerrard up for me. Three truly special goals being debated as his best ever, and yet there's so many more. I can't think of any other player who has scored as many spectacular goals as he has.

[MiserableP15]

The Marsielle goal was quality but for me his best goal was the half volley from miles out against Middlesbrough

The great thing about that discussion is that it's so subjective. Do you mean best in terms of the goal itself, or best when you combine it with where it comes in the standing of the game?

For me his best goals have been the ones that really mattered.
1. v West Ham
2. v Milan
3. v Olympiakos

The great thing is, not a single one of them is a tap in.

[Cpt_Reina]

That strike vs Boro stands out for me.

Insane goal.

[jboy14]

West ham in 2006 in injury time. no question

Your right, that goal against West Ham was awesome.

[BigAl24]

A bit left field here, but the free kick v Newcastle at St James.

[El_Pistolero]

Has to be Marseille for me, it really is something only Steven Gerrard can do. He scored a very good one from inside the box against Arsenal (I think) too.

[paulrazor]

Your right, that goal against West Ham was awesome.

i scored one similar down the 5 a side in january and i couldnt stop thinking of the west ham game when it happened

my god how did he do that cramp and all with the time that was in it. fuck me.

he couldnt have put it anywhere else.

im too young to have witnessed Dalglish so since I have followed the club Gerrard is the best Lfc player I have ever seen.

and yet i still take this guy for granted. but every goal he scores i remember how lucky we are to have him

[rawKBottom]

Would love to see Gerrard take the position just behind Luis as that's where he could create zillions of chances and open up defence. There's Hendo who could be used as box to box and Charlie as a creative player in the middle of the park.

The most awaited picture at LFC, the return of Stevie, more than the January transfer window to be honest.

[rawKBottom]

and yet i still take this guy for granted. but every goal he scores i remember how lucky we are to have him

with the incredible number of assists and the quality of them all, makes him priceless.

[PIPA23]

Stevie looks as himself back in 2005..

can´t wait for him to be back, let´s hope for long time!

[paulrazor]

with the incredible number of assists and the quality of them all, makes him priceless.

nailed on

[RichardM]

I had Man City submit 12 offers for him on Fifa, after rejecting £38,000,000 they decided to give up. Stevie's priceless.

[Sangria]

Has to be Marseille for me, it really is something only Steven Gerrard can do. He scored a very good one from inside the box against Arsenal (I think) too.

Bergkamp is the only other player I've seen who might have had the technique to hit that Marseilles goal. Bergkamp and Gerrard are the 2 most technically jawdropping players I've ever seen. Ridiculously stupidly good. Watch and rewatch some of their best stuff a dozen times, and you still don't see what's coming, let alone imagining it in realtime and actually executing it. I've seen the Marseilles goal god knows how many times, and I'll still maintain that it's physically impossible to do that.

[paulrazor]

Bergkamp is the only other player I've seen who might have had the technique to hit that Marseilles goal. Bergkamp and Gerrard are the 2 most technically jawdropping players I've ever seen. Ridiculously stupidly good. Watch and rewatch some of their best stuff a dozen times, and you still don't see what's coming, let alone imagining it in realtime and actually executing it. I've seen the Marseilles goal god knows how many times, and I'll still maintain that it's physically impossible to do that.

xabi alonso scored one like that against watford in 06

its not impossible

just like crossing to the back post only top corner is replaced by back post

wonderful if you can do it

[Sangria]

xabi alonso scored one like that against watford in 06

its not impossible

just like crossing to the back post only top corner is replaced by back post

wonderful if you can do it

That's just a normal-ish hard hit sidefoot. The thing about Gerrard's goal against Marseilles was the ball was behind his centre of gravity, so he had to drag it from behind him. As far as I know it's physically impossible to do that, at least in my experience. Just about everything Alonso has done is to an exceptionally high level, but it's at least conceivable. Gerrard regularly does the inconceivable.