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Topic Started: Jan 2 2015, 02:22 AM (1,782 Views)
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Jan 2 2015, 02:22 AM
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So BBC and most UK sites reporting he is looking to another club outside of the UK as he doesn't want to face Liverpool. Sad day for the club and most fans. Myself I think he is past his best and when he doesn't play we do well but I will be sad to see this living legend leave.
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Jan 2 2015, 03:29 AM
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So BBC and most UK sites reporting he is looking to another club outside of the UK as he doesn't want to face Liverpool. Sad day for the club and most fans. Myself I think he is past his best and when he doesn't play we do well but I will be sad to see this living legend leave. I'm shocked...literally, shocked, over this news; I was watching a video over at NBCSN and you could hear a pin drop inside the studio during the convo btwn Rebecca Lowe, Kyle Martino & Robbie Mustoe, they were that shocked over the news.
....I'd have more to say here, Teebag, but its' going to take a little time to digest this.
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Jan 2 2015, 03:41 AM
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Here's the story from NBC's ProSoccerTalk concerning the above....
NBC ProSoccerTalk: Steven Gerrard set to leave Liverpool at end of season

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It is expected that legendary Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2014-15 season.
Gerrard, 34, only has six months left on his current contract and is now free to speak to other clubs. And according to several sources Gerrard has informed Liverpool that he will not be signing a new contract — which he was offered back in November — at his hometown club, with his next destination is yet to be decided.
Early reports suggest that Gerrard is being chased by the LA Galaxy, among other teams in the U.S. such as the New York Red Bulls and elsewhere overseas, as the Liverpool legend is calling time on his 25-year career at Anfield. Gerrard joined Liverpool as eight-year-old and has made 695 appearances for the club, lifted 11 trophies and carried the team for most of his career.
After spending over 16 years at Liverpool as a professional, Gerrard has won every major trophy in the game apart from the elusive Premier League title which he came so close to lifting last season.
Gerrard re-invented himself under Brendan Rodgers last season in a deep-lying midfield role but his costly slip against Chelsea during the run-in will forever haunt him as it came at a pivotal stage of the campaign as Liverpool were so close to winning their first PL title. Despite that, his heroics in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final and many times throughout the past 16 years has written him into folklore and fans of the Liverpool are still in shock that their talisman is moving on at the end of the season.
The hometown hero has been the heartbeat of Liverpool’s side for almost two decades, but on Friday the club is expected to confirm that Gerrard will be moving on after this season as the former English national team captain looks to end his career overseas.
Reports strongly suggest Major League Soccer could be Gerrard’s next destination, despite publicly denouncing the league not too long ago when Frank Lampard was weighing up a move to New York. His next step will be eagerly anticipated between now and July when his contract runs out with the Reds, as clubs are clambering to get Gerrard on board.
So, Gerrard’s incredible career for Liverpool is about to come to an end. Let’s all treasure his last few months in a red jersey and think about all of those wonderful moments he gave us in his prime. Along with the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Gerrard is arguably the greatest player to every play for one of the world’s most famous clubs.
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Jan 2 2015, 07:50 AM
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The Daily Mirror has a live running feed of today's announcement in regards to the Liverpool skipper's pending announcement.... Here's the latest....
7:09 am Ed Malyon
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is today set to announce that he will be leaving the club this summer. The Reds skipper will run down his contract with the Anfield club, and is already free to negotiate a Bosman deal with overseas clubs.
LA Galaxy are the major suitors, with two other Major League Soccer franchises interested in taking the former England captain stateside. There could be interest from Italy, but whether Gerrard fancies a move to the continent isn't clear.
We will have the latest reaction, analysis and tributes throughout the day so stay tuned.
FWIW, I don't see a move to Italy in the cards....then again, Fox Sports Australia is reporting a potential move Down Under, so right now I don't know what to believe...
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Jan 2 2015, 07:51 AM
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7:40 am David Maddock- Quote:
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The question on the lips of Liverpool fans this morning will be a simple one: “Why?” Why, they will wonder, is their iconic skipper, the Anfield legend that is Steven Gerrard, leaving the club when he clearly has so much to offer at the highest level of the game?
Gerrard showed the ice that runs through his veins only 24 hours ago, when he scored twice from the spot and was one of the few Reds to perform in a disappointing display against Leicester. He is still the natural leader at the club, the only man who seems to stand up and take responsibility when the chips are down, and after 17 years performing the role as the supporters’ true hero, there will be a massive vacuum without him.
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Jan 2 2015, 08:01 AM
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7:58 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Last night there was plenty of reaction on the airwaves with Twitter in particular alight with the news.
Former Reds player Jamie Carragher was one of the first to pay tribute to Gerrard, tweeting: “Sad day for LFC and English football with the Gerrard news, I think it’s the right decision all things considered.” He later added: “Leaving or retiring is a great confidence booster, this morning my timeline was full of ‘why’s Gerrard starting’ now it’s ‘Gerrard best ever’.”
Former team mate Peter Crouch tweeted: “I’ve been fortunate to have played with some top players in my time but Stevie G is easily the best I have played with.”
Liverpudlian actor David Morrissey simply tweeted a picture of Gerrard with the words: “One of the all time greats.” While footballer turned TV presenter Gary Lineker also tweeted: “Seems Steven Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. One of the finest players to have graced the PL. A top, top player.”
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Jan 2 2015, 08:10 AM
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...from the Liverpool Echo: Excerpt....- Quote:
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Steven Gerrard will announce on Friday that he is leaving Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 34-year-old midfielder, who has devoted his entire glittering career to his boyhood club, has taken the agonising decision to cut his ties with the Reds and move abroad.
His exact destination has yet to be confirmed but the ECHO understands that Gerrard is likely to head for America to play in Major League Soccer. LA Galaxy are one of a number of teams keen on securing the services. Gerrard has also attracted interest from clubs in the Middle East.
The longest serving captain in Liverpool's history and arguably their greatest ever player has been considering his options since he was offered a 12-month extension to his current deal in November. Gerrard has now decided to go public about his plans because he doesn't want speculation about his future to become an unwanted distraction for Brendan Rodgers' side during the second half of the season.
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Jan 2 2015, 08:13 AM
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For what its' worth, I agree w/the Echo's assessment; rather than drag out contract negotiations, I'm guessing that, all things being equal, Stevie G. felt it was time now to cut the ties clean now (or as NBCSN's Kyle Martino put it Thursday night on Match of the Day, "tear the Band-Aid off now") rather than let it hang over the team as the second-half of the season went on.
Still doesn't mean this sucks, however...
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Jan 2 2015, 08:23 AM
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8:20 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Rodgers plan on the back burner Brendan Rodgers plans for Steven Gerrard to take up a coaching role at Anfield have undoubtedly been hit by the news that his skipper will leave the club. Gerrard's announcement today will reveal that he is to move abroad in June.
And while Rodgers was keen to keep his captain on the playing staff for at least another season, according to The Guardian, he had also "raised the prospect of a coaching role for Gerrard". Needless to say that plan will now be postponed for the foreseeable with an imminent transfer overseas rendering that impossible.
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Jan 2 2015, 08:50 AM
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8:42 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Announcement imminent We are told that Steven Gerrard will make his announcement at 9am. That's in 20 minutes! Prepare for take-off...
Edited by Webster, Jan 2 2015, 08:50 AM.
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Jan 2 2015, 08:52 AM
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8:48 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Fan's view Gareth Roberts of popular Liverpool fansite and podcast The Anfield Wrap has had his say too. “We’re gutted to hear about Stevie, obviously we knew it was coming at some point. He’s not getting any younger but to see it in black and white is really hard to take. I grew up with him, he’s my hero from Huyton like myself, I’ve seen him come right through the ranks and he’s been with Liverpool all this time, you just assumed he’s always be there.
“Now we have to face up to the reality of seeing him in another club shirt – he’s a one club man. When you think of Liverpool, you think of Gerrard. Then you think of all the moments like Istanbul and the FA Cup final against West Ham which he practically won by himself.
“We’ll not see the likes of him again and it’s very worrying because Gerrard lifted all the young players over the years and took us places we wouldn’t have got to.”
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Jan 2 2015, 08:53 AM
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8:51 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Individual honours Yes football is a team game but Steven Gerrard has won his fair share of individual honours:
•Ballon d'Or Bronze Award (1): 2005 •UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (1): 2005 •FWA Footballer of the Year (1): 2009 •FWA Tribute Award (1): 2013 •PFA Players' Player of the Year (1): 2006 •PFA Young Player of the Year (1): 2001 •PFA Fans' Player of the Year (2): 2001, 2009 •England Player of the Year Award (2): 2007, 2012 •PFA Team of the Year (8): 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014 •Liverpool Top Goalscorer (3): 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09 •UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament (1): 2012 •UEFA Team of the Year (3): 2005, 2006, 2007 •FIFA/FIFPro World XI (3): 2007, 2008, 2009 •ESM Team of the Year (1): 2008–09 •Goal of the Season (1): 2006 •UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match (1): 2005 •FA Cup Final Man of the Match (1): 2006 •Premier League Player of the Month Award (6): March 2001, March 2003, December 2004, April 2006, March 2009, March 2014 •ECHO Sports Personality of the Year Award (1): 2014 •Member of the Order of the British Empire: 2007 •Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University: 2008 •BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award – 3rd Place: 2005 •IFFHS World's Most Popular Footballer: 2006
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Jan 2 2015, 08:57 AM
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...well, this isn't a surprise.... 8:53 am Ed Malyon- Quote:
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Breaking news Brendan Rodgers has CANCELLED his press conference scheduled for today. That was supposed to be taking place at 2pm today ahead of Monday night's FA Cup tie with AFC Wimbledon. But the Reds boss has postponed it. No prizes for guessing why....
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Jan 2 2015, 09:05 AM
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...and here's the confirmation from Liverpool FC:- Quote:
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Liverpool Football Club can confirm Steven Gerrard is to leave the club at the end of the 2014-15 season. The Reds captain will bring the curtain down on a glittering Anfield career that has spanned nearly 17 years and included 10 trophies, as well as 695 appearances and 180 goals to date since joining the club's youth system aged eight.
Gerrard will not retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season. No decision on his new club has been made yet, but he will continue his career outside the United Kingdom and at a side that will not bring him into direct competition with Liverpool. The 34-year-old admits it is with a heavy heart he will depart Liverpool, describing the decision as the 'toughest of his life', but has chosen to make it now to avoid speculation about his future.
Until then, the No.8 insists he will continue to concentrate all his efforts on helping Brendan Rodgers' side achieve both domestic and European success. Explaining his decision, Gerrard said: "This has been the toughest decision of my life and one which both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time. I am making the announcement now so that the manager and the team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future.
"Liverpool Football Club has been such a huge part of all our lives for so long and saying goodbye is going to be difficult, but I feel it's something that's in the best interests of all involved, including my family and the club itself. I'm going to carry on playing and although I can't confirm at this stage where that will be, I can say it will be somewhere that means I won't be playing for a competing club and will not therefore be lining up against Liverpool - that is something I could never contemplate.
"My decision is completely based on my wish to experience something different in my career and life and I also want to make sure that I have no regrets when my playing career is eventually over. I can't thank Brendan, the owners and everyone at the club enough for how they've handled this and I am leaving on great terms. Also, I would like to thank my teammates and all the staff for their help and continued support.
"It is a very special place to be part of. It is my sincere hope and wish that one day I can return to serve Liverpool again, in whatever capacity best helps the club. One point that is important to make is that from now until the last kick of the last game of the season, I will be as fully committed to the team as I ever have been and giving everything I have to help Liverpool win games.
"My final message is for the people who make Liverpool Football Club the greatest in the world - the supporters. It has been a privilege to represent you, as a player and as captain. I have cherished every second of it and it is my sincere wish to finish this season and my Liverpool career on a high."
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Jan 2 2015, 09:08 AM
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9:05 am Ed Malyon The man speaks- Quote:
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Steven Gerrard has confirmed that he is to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but he will not be retiring. Explaining his decision, Gerrard said: This has been the toughest decision of my life and one which both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time. I am making the announcement now so that the manager and the team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future.
"Liverpool Football Club has been such a huge part of all our lives for so long and saying goodbye is going to be difficult, but I feel it's something that's in the best interests of all involved, including my family and the club itself. I'm going to carry on playing and although I can't confirm at this stage where that will be, I can say it will be somewhere that means I won't be playing for a competing club and will not therefore be lining up against Liverpool - that is something I could never contemplate.
"My decision is completely based on my wish to experience something different in my career and life and I also want to make sure that I have no regrets when my playing career is eventually over. I can't thank Brendan, the owners and everyone at the club enough for how they've handled this and I am leaving on great terms. Also, I would like to thank my teammates and all the staff for their help and continued support.
"It is a very special place to be part of. It is my sincere hope and wish that one day I can return to serve Liverpool again, in whatever capacity best helps the club. One point that is important to make is that from now until the last kick of the last game of the season, I will be as fully committed to the team as I ever have been and giving everything I have to help Liverpool win games.
"My final message is for the people who make Liverpool Football Club the greatest in the world - the supporters. It has been a privilege to represent you, as a player and as captain. I have cherished every second of it and it is my sincere wish to finish this season and my Liverpool career on a high."
Edited by Webster, Jan 2 2015, 09:11 AM.
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