I think I'm still in denial about him going. Trying not to think about it too much. Especially as he's had such a terrible final season. Those last two games were a ****ing disgrace, the team is lucky they don't have to look him in the eye anymore.
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if anyone is interested radio merseyside have got steven gerrard documentary on at 7.05 tonight.
who's arsed?
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Cheerybye from Stevie.
Steven Gerrard has published a heartfelt letter of thanks to Kopites in today's Liverpool Echo ahead of his departure this summer – here is the text from the Reds captain in full…
To all my fans,
Saying goodbye hasn't been easy.
Liverpool Football Club has been such a massive part of my life since I was eight years old and I know how much I'm going to miss it.
It's been an emotional time for my family and I with my final game at Anfield against Crystal Palace and then my last appearance away to Stoke City.
But I've been blown away by the send-off I've been given by the supporters and I'd like to thank every one of you. It's been very humbling and it's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life.
It's been an absolute privilege to represent this football club for so long.
When I was a kid, kicking a ball around in Ironside Road in Huyton, all I ever wanted to do was play for Liverpool. I dreamed of pulling that shirt on just once.
I never thought I'd get close to achieving that so to be able to look back on a first-team career of 710 appearances spanning 17 years I'm immensely proud.
I've loved every minute of playing for the best supporters in the world.
It's been an amazing journey. There have been some glorious highs and some crushing lows, but throughout you have given me fantastic support and I'll never forget that.
The highs have been all the sweeter because they have been achieved with my boyhood club. We have shared those special moments together.
Of course the pinnacle of my career arrived in Istanbul 10 years ago. That was the best night of my life. When I lifted the European Cup, there was no prouder man on the planet.
It meant so much to me to deliver that trophy for you. The supporters played such a big part in helping to inspire that famous comeback against AC Milan. I'll never forget how they helped to lift our chins off the floor after that nightmare first half.
People have often asked me about the pressure on my shoulders to deliver for Liverpool but I've never seen that as a burden. There's been huge responsibility on me but I've always loved and embraced that.
It's been a massive honour to be captain of this club for so long. I've always given my best and tried to lead by example.
I've been very fortunate to play alongside some incredible players and for managers who have all helped me to improve and develop. I'm proud of what I've given back - the sacrifices, the dedication and the loyalty over the years.
But more than anything I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to play in front of these fans for so long.
Liverpool is my home and I love this city. But I believe the time is right to open a new chapter as I prepare to move to America.
I want to keep playing every week in the final few years of my career and I'm looking forward to embarking on a new challenge with Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS.
I'll be away for the next couple of years but this isn't the end of my long association with Liverpool FC. I've been a supporter all my life and that will continue.
I hope to get the opportunity to come back and serve the club again one day. I feel that I can make a contribution in some role in the future.
But today is all about looking back and saying thank-you to the fans for the magnificent support you have given me over the past two decades. You have helped me to fulfil my dreams over and over again and given me memories I wouldn't swap for anything.
Thank you.
Steven Gerrard
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Aww piss.
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Just hope we can find somebody half as good as in the future. An absolute titan for Liverpool Football Club.Comment
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Christ, he still got 9 goals in 25 league starts! Didnt realise that, though he's been on a bit of a tear recently from open play.
Dreading replacing his penalties aswell, I remember when he was out under Kenny and it felt like we missed every one, Adam, Downing, Suarez, even Dirk missed as we blew pen after pen! Hendo's one at Arsenal recently though it somehow went in was absolutely dreadful!Comment
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Originally posted by Chris View Post
Even though he is not the force of 5 years ago, the amount of goals including free kicks and pens we need to replace is just another problem we have to solve next season.
He was our top scorer FFS
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Just saw an article saying Gerrard is releasing a new autobiography in september. Might be worth a read considering the things that have happened since his previous book. For anyone thats read the first one, was it any good?Comment
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Probably another update - think he's done a couple.Originally posted by vlahka View Post
Yes, the original was pretty readable.Comment
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I bet most people are waiting to read how much of a cunt Rodgers is.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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The Suarez chapters will be interesting, and a look back on the H&G years without the limitations.Comment
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Wonder if he'll have chapter on being replaced by James ****ing Milner.Brandt - Keita - Van Dijk - SessegnonComment
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Originally posted by cream View Post What a ****ing comedown from Gerrard to Milner.
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I don't think the Gerrard of last season to Milner of last season is a come down...... Unless we talk in terms of leadership.Forwards.......Comment
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