Steven Gerrard

[Montana]

The header was his first goal from open play this season.

4 penalties, 2 free kicks.

What about the goal against Leicester away?

[marcus50bucks]

Just watched Akinfennwa interview what a top man lol. I didn't realise he was a Liverpool fan. You can tell he loves us just listening to him speak. He sent out a warning to our players that we better win the fa cup for Gerrard as it falls on Stevie's birthday.

[mick the click]

Is he the only player in the world who can score them?

Obviously not. So to leave him on the pitch when he is past his best is a little foolhardy

'Past his best' is still significantly better than the rest of the players we have on our books. If he has one of his less effective games (and all players have them) he is still as good as anyone else we currently have in the squad.

[ChesterDave]

What about the goal against Leicester away?

My mistake. He's scored 2 ourfield goals this season.

Against L" oppo and a just promoted Championship team who'll be back in it by April

[Buzzo]

'Past his best' is still significantly better than the rest of the players we have on our books. If he has one of his less effective games (and all players have them) he is still as good as anyone else we currently have in the squad.

Gerrard has said this himself, the expectations on him are far higher than on other players in the team. Other players can hide when Gerrard is playing - what will they do when he has left? Its going to be interesting/terrifying finding out.

[ChesterDave]

'Past his best' is still significantly better than the rest of the players we have on our books. If he has one of his less effective games (and all players have them) he is still as good as anyone else we currently have in the squad.

I disagree. His less effective games involve giving the ball away repeatedly and inviting pressure on every other player that need not be on them.

[Kenneth]

'Past his best' is still significantly better than the rest of the players we have on our books. If he has one of his less effective games (and all players have them) he is still as good as anyone else we currently have in the squad.

Based on this season? Really? He's #14 in the lastest player of the season table, which is obviously not science, but our entire midfield is ahead of him with the exception of Markovic. And so is Lambert.

[Chris]

Hilarious seeing ChesterDave putting down Gerrard because it was "a league two team" yet he bumps the Skrtel thread to hail him and makes no mention of the league they are in. And to think you whine about others opinions when you write the **** you do about Gerrard and Sakho.

[mick the click]

I disagree. His less effective games involve giving the ball away repeatedly and inviting pressure on every other player that need not be on them.

Best to leave it as agreeing to disagree.

We are an ordinary side - I don't believe he gives the ball away more than anyone else.

[Slinky Skills]

Hilarious seeing ChesterDave putting down Gerrard because it was "a league two team" yet he bumps the Skrtel thread to hail him and makes no mention of the league they are in. And to think you whine about others opinions when you write the **** you do about Gerrard and Sakho.

[G]

Gerrards own words, he's leaving cos the manager told him he'd have to manage his games. So what are we to do, carry on playing him in every game cos that's what he wants. That's why he retired from England. And he probably wants it to be in centre mid despite it never being his best position, even in his prime and certainly not now.

[mick the click]

Based on this season? Really? He's #14 in the lastest player of the season table, which is obviously not science, but our entire midfield is ahead of him with the exception of Markovic. And so is Lambert.

Are you pissed tonight?

[Kenneth]

Are you pissed tonight?

[cream]

It was only a few days ago no one wanted him anywhere near the first team...

[Exiled_red]

As I've said before, I'd just play him in the attacking role either 1 full game in 3 or regularly from the bench. He's been poor because the deep central role doesn't suit him, he's still a goal threat when given the opportunities, given we are struggling to score goals, playing him in a more advanced role (when he plays) seems a no-brainer.