Gerrard Confirms He's Slipping Off

[Tompo]

Absolutely, why wouldn't he want to get a final payday, and play instead of sitting on the bench and petering out?

Why wouldn't he want to play in the US, in a much better climate with different experiences?

The man has given everything for Liverpool, he has been a fantastic player and in my eyes finishing off his career in the states does not diminish his contribution to Liverpool.

In fact fair play to him for seeing that he is no longer the influence he was at Liverpool and to make a clean break.

I wish him luck next year.

 

[Barney]

Always got to be about him.

Every player that plays with him says he's extremely modest and even quite shy, but of course, you know better

 

[Zen]

So he's confirmed he regrets staying at Liverpool then.

"I wish I met Brendan when I was 24 as I think I'd be talking about a lot of titles"

He(Rodgers) was at Chelsea when he was 24 and flirting with them.

 

[kouroux]

All the TV/radio shows, internet sites can have all the Gerrard tribute they want. I'll smile inside knowing he has never won a PL and the closest he got, he was the main culprit for the failure.

 

[SiRed]

Every player that plays with him says he's extremely modest and even quite shy, but of course, you know better

Never heard anyone ever say that. Can you provide me with some quotes please.

If what you say is the case, then he badly needs some PR guidence!

 

[Barney]

Never heard anyone ever say that. Can you provide me with some quotes please.

If what you say is the case, then he badly needs some PR guidence!

Here's one example of someone dispelling the myth about him being about "me me me". You can look up more yourself as I'm on my mobile at the moment.

 

[SiRed]

Here's one example of someone dispelling the myth about him being about "me me me". You can look up more yourself as I'm on my mobile at the moment.

How sweet. Cheers for the quote!

 

[Someone]

Gotta love the frimpong, he removed it now.

 

[TheGame]

Gotta love the frimpong, he removed it now.

Ah damn, was just about to post this.

 

[crossy1686]

He does realise that. He still wants to be playing regular football though and fair enough, can't complain after the service he's given our club.

He's in his mid 30's. He can't realistically expect to start and play in every game. Imagine Giggs was starting and playing in every match for us when he was in his mid 30's? It wouldn't be fair to do that to him but we all still knew he could make things happen when he did play. The same applies for Gerrard, he can't expect to play every game and be at his best, he would be costing Liverpool points in the end.

The truth is, Gerrard would probably play a part in more than 60% of Liverpool's games next year, and more than likely the season after but for some reason he's unwilling to accept that. The more likely senario for leaving is that last season took so much out of him he can't mentally do it any more.

That and he wants his mental missus out of Liverpool.

 

[Barney]

He's in his mid 30's. He can't realistically expect to start and play in every game. Imagine Giggs was starting and playing in every match for us when he was in his mid 30's? It wouldn't be fair to do that to him but we all still knew he could make things happen when he did play. The same applies for Gerrard, he can't expect to play every game and be at his best, he would be costing Liverpool points in the end.

The truth is, Gerrard would probably play a part in more than 60% of Liverpool's games next year, and more than likely the season after but for some reason he's unwilling to accept that. The more likely senario for leaving is that last season took so much out of him he can't mentally do it any more.

That and he wants his mental missus out of Liverpool.

He doesn't realistically expect to, he said as much. He knew that he was going to have to play a lesser role.

That's not the more likely scenario, that's a scenario that United supporters will want to imagine. Literally nothing points to that, whereas the player himself, the manager, and multiple journalists have said it's about game time.

 

[Isotope]

He doesn't realistically expect to, he said as much. He knew that he was going to have to play a lesser role.

That's not the more likely scenario, that's a scenario that United supporters will want to imagine. Literally nothing points to that, whereas the player himself, the manager, and multiple journalists have said it's about game time.

His announcement came after the "talk" with Rodgers. Why would he move if he didn't expect to be a starter player, but Rodgers said no? It's just common sense.

 

[crossy1686]

He doesn't realistically expect to, he said as much. He knew that he was going to have to play a lesser role.

That's not the more likely scenario, that's a scenario that United supporters will want to imagine. Literally nothing points to that, whereas the player himself, the manager, and multiple journalists have said it's about game time.

Okay, so he doesn't realistically expect to play every game but he's definitely going to play a big role in the next couple of season for Liverpool if he stayed. He'll probably start 8 games out of 10.

So he doesn't expect to play but he's leaving because he's not getting enough game time?

Therefore, his reason for leaving isn't a justified one is it?

If he genuinely wanted to stay, he would do, no matter how much or how little game time he was offered.

 

[SiRed]

Alliadiare 1
Gerrard 0

 

[Marching]

He's in his mid 30's. He can't realistically expect to start and play in every game. Imagine Giggs was starting and playing in every match for us when he was in his mid 30's? It wouldn't be fair to do that to him but we all still knew he could make things happen when he did play. The same applies for Gerrard, he can't expect to play every game and be at his best, he would be costing Liverpool points in the end.

The truth is, Gerrard would probably play a part in more than 60% of Liverpool's games next year, and more than likely the season after but for some reason he's unwilling to accept that. The more likely senario for leaving is that last season took so much out of him he can't mentally do it any more.

That and he wants his mental missus out of Liverpool.

He's off for the money.

 

[Barney]

He's off for the money.

He'd earn more if he stayed than if he went.

 

[Sassy Colin]

He's off for the money.

Surely he's on £120K+ a week as it is. I doubt there is much difference in the money.

I don't really get it, play a reduced role at Scousepool with the possibility of further honours and eventually a move to the coaching staff after a couple of years. Or, faff about in a league no one cares about and end up completely forgotten in a couple of years (Beckham he ain't ).

 

[Randall Flagg]

He'd earn more if he stayed than if he went.

That's unlikely. He would also get a whole host of new Sponcerships in the USA

 

[dumbo]

 

[Welsh Wonder]

I'd imagine the weather is a bit better in LA, or wherever he goes. Different lifestyle and experience for him too, a good time to go as he winds down as a player.

 

[Skills]

Surely he's on £120K+ a week as it is. I doubt there is much difference in the money.

I don't really get it, play a reduced role at Scousepool with the possibility of further honours and eventually a move to the coaching staff after a couple of years. Or, faff about in a league no one cares about and end up completely forgotten in a couple of years (Beckham he ain't ).

The lifestyle? He still gets to play football at a fairly decent level with almost no pressure, will still be earning a lot of money and gets to live in New York/LA.

 

[Sied]

Surely he's on £120K+ a week as it is. I doubt there is much difference in the money.

I don't really get it, play a reduced role at Scousepool with the possibility of further honours and eventually a move to the coaching staff after a couple of years. Or, faff about in a league no one cares about and end up completely forgotten in a couple of years (Beckham he ain't ).

 

[KiD MoYeS]

I don't think he realised his body would decline as rapidly as it has, and has decided to elongate his career by playing at a lower level. I've no doubt in my mind he would have loved to retire at Liverpool, but his frame and approach to the game always meant his body wouldn't allow him to continue at that level.

 

[gasmanc]

He'd earn more if he stayed than if he went.

Bollox ! He will be parading round on the back of camels to the backdrop of vast bands and fireworks, he's going to be a poor mans posh and Becks.

 

[Marching]

He'd earn more if he stayed than if he went.

Doubt it. His career here is going downhill and this is a way of keeping the interest going. Weird way of treating Mr Liverpool IMO....would have thought they'd have been preparing him for a coaching role over the last 12 months ready to start work next August. All those words you quoted from Henderson are wasted now once he fecks off.

 

[Sassy Colin]

 

[RobinLFC]

So he doesn't expect to play but he's leaving because he's not getting enough game time?

Therefore, his reason for leaving isn't a justified one is it?

If he genuinely wanted to stay, he would do, no matter how much or how little game time he was offered.

There's a huge difference between understanding you'll have limited game time and willing to accept that. Still, that doesn't mean his reason isn't justified. If he wants to leave to be a guarenteed starter elsewhere, why can't he?

I don't think he realised his body would decline as rapidly as it has, and has decided to elongate his career by playing at a lower level. I've no doubt in my mind he would have loved to retire at Liverpool, but his frame and approach to the game always meant his body wouldn't allow him to continue at that level.

Very good point. Same thing is already going on with LeBron James in the NBA if you ask me and he's only just turned 30 a week ago. In Gerrard's case, Rodgers already tried to accommodate him into a different role last year where he'd be able to play a bit longer, but it only worked to some extent. Gerrard isn't a Pirlo or Xavi type of player, it's simple as that. Of course he's able to play there, you could put him anywhere in the middle of the park and he'd do a decent job if you ask me, but it almost looked as if it was against his nature at times.

Doubt it. His career here is going downhill and this is a way of keeping the interest going. Weird way of treating Mr Liverpool IMO....would have thought they'd have been preparing him for a coaching role over the last 12 months ready to start work next August. All those words you quoted from Henderson are wasted now once he fecks off.

Where's the point in that if he wants to play a couple more years himself?

 

[Mr Pigeon]

What's the difference between a banana and Steven Gerrard?

A banana is a piece of fruit. Steven Gerrard fell on his arse and cost Liverpool the title.

*replace "banana" with anything and it still works quite well.

 

[Marching]

There's a huge difference between understanding you'll have limited game time and willing to accept that. Still, that doesn't mean his reason isn't justified. If he wants to leave to be a guarenteed starter elsewhere, why can't he?


Very good point. Same thing is already going on with LeBron James in the NBA if you ask me and he's only just turned 30 a week ago. In Gerrard's case, Rodgers already tried to accommodate him into a different role last year where he'd be able to play a bit longer, but it only worked to some extent. Gerrard isn't a Pirlo or Xavi type of player, it's simple as that. Of course he's able to play there, you could put him anywhere in the middle of the park and he'd do a decent job if you ask me, but it almost looked as if it was against his nature at times.


Where's the point in that if he wants to play a couple more years himself?

I always assumed he was going to be that one-club-man he's alway banged on about so I'm surprised Gerrard hasn't chosen to go out at the top but instead to feck off abroad for a payday.

 

[Speak]

Didn't he fall onto his tummy, not his arse?

 

[Mr Pigeon]

Didn't he fall onto his tummy, not his arse?

It's the destination that matters, not the journey.

 

[Barney]

What's the difference between a banana and Steven Gerrard?

A banana is a piece of fruit. Steven Gerrard fell on his arse and cost Liverpool the title.

*replace "banana" with anything and it still works quite well.

What's the difference between a Pigeon and Steven Gerrard?

A pigeon is a piece of fruit.

Not sure that works...

 

[gasmanc]

What's the difference between a Pigeon and Steven Gerrard?

pigeon is a fruit.

Not sure that works...

It does

 

[Isotope]

Tbf, I think he'll do well in MLS. He has good long range passing and above average playmaking, which is lacking in probably most teams here.

And US is good place to work/live also.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

What's the difference between a Pigeon and Steven Gerrard?

A pigeon is a piece of fruit.

Not sure that works...

 

[marukomu]

Hear he might sign for Mississlippy.

 

[Snow]

I don't think he realised his body would decline as rapidly as it has, and has decided to elongate his career by playing at a lower level. I've no doubt in my mind he would have loved to retire at Liverpool, but his frame and approach to the game always meant his body wouldn't allow him to continue at that level.

If he really would love to retire there he would retire after the season. He has a choice. Either retire now or get that extra 4 million for 18 months work. Not a tough decision really.

 

[RedDevilCanuck]

The grass isn't always greener. Defoe arrived to a hero's welcome and a boatload of money yet wanted to leave Toronto as soon as he could. Defoe knew the league was well below his ability and knew he could still hack it in England.

 

[crossy1686]

There's a huge difference between understanding you'll have limited game time and willing to accept that. Still, that doesn't mean his reason isn't justified. If he wants to leave to be a guarenteed starter elsewhere, why can't he?

So what you're saying is that Gerrard is having a midlife crisis?

I'm sure Gerrard isn't oblivious to the stats the show he is on the decline, so he knows he isn't as effectual as he once was. Regardless of where in the world he plays, he will never be able to play every game of every season. I'm assuming he's aware of that and I would even bet that he would get just as much (or even more) playing time at Liverpool next season as he does at his next club.

 

[Cassidy]

So what you're saying is that Gerrard is having a midlife crisis?

I'm sure Gerrard isn't oblivious to the stats the show he is on the decline, so he knows he isn't as effectual as he once was. Regardless of where in the world he plays, he will never be able to play every game of every season. I'm assuming he's aware of that and I would even bet that he would get just as much (or even more) playing time at Liverpool next season as he does at his next club.

Really? Who is going to start ahead of him @ LA Galaxy?