The showpiece event was contested between liverpool of england and milan of italy at the ataturk stadium in istanbul, turkey on 25 may 2005. My liverpool story ebook written by steven gerrard. May 23, 2015 29 november 1998 the 18yearold steven gerrard makes his liverpool debut as a 90thminute substitute for vegard heggem in a 20 win over blackburn rovers at anfield. In response to covid19, activities and programs at williams are canceled or postponed until further notice. Olympiakos 17 of 21 in 2004, liverpool needed to beat olympiakos by two clear goals in order to progress to the knockout stages of the champions league. For example, in describing gerrards famous goal against olympiakos there is the following. Steven gerrards brilliant lines as a pundit on bt sport duration. The reds star will play against the greek side for the first time since his famous. Steven gerrard s most important anfield goal relived liverpool 31 olympiakos. For me, this goal also comes from carraghers decision to clip it in to mellors head.
When liverpools steven gerrard steps out onto the estadio vivaldo pitch in manaus, brazil, for england at this summers world cup, the adaptive nature of his game will be tested. Greg docherty says steven gerrard would be great to. One of the greatest english players of the last two decades is also a study in humility and honesty. Steven gerrard is the perfect person to round off the inconceivable comeback and, when the substitute neil mellor directed a knockdown to him in the 86th minute there was nothing speculative about the captains strike. Former liverpool manager roy evans looks ahead to steven gerrard s testimonial against olympiakos this saturday. When gerrard plays he rallys his team forward and back. A packed anfield saw the club captain, with over 15 years service and 630 games under his belt, take part in his testimonial. Steven gerrard s brilliant lines as a pundit on bt sport duration. Steven gerrard to release autobiography in september. Gerrards first liverpool goal came in a 41 win over sheffield wednesday in december 1999. A ten minute continual loop of steven gerrards wonder strike against.
Liverpool came from a goal down to secure their place in the last 16 courtesy of a stunnning late volley from skipper steven gerrard. John barnes insists he hasnt been surprised by liverpool captain steven gerrards form in his new midfield role. Few men will ever match the legacy forged by steven gerrard at liverpool fc. Steven gerrards most important anfield goal relived. Apr 30, 2018 danny murphy has claimed pal steven gerrard will only take the rangers job if he is given a transfer kitty to challenge brendan rodgers. Complete analysis of steven gerrards liverpool role vs.
Steven gerrard has brought the curtain down on his career after 18 years and over 850 games. Mar 29, 2015 the 28yearold barcelona forward was a halftime substitute for steven gerrard s team and earned a spotkick off opposing captain jamie carragher, which his own skipper converted in a 22 draw in. Sep 02, 2006 steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england team. Steven gerrard a study in humility and honesty liverpool fc. It was against them that he scored the 86thminute goal at anfield in. Dec 08, 2016 former liverpool captain steven gerrard has been letting the world know just how much he loved scoring that goal against olympiacos, exactly 11 years after the amazing strike in the champions league. Bbc sport tracks the daybyday developments as liverpools hopes of a new deal for gerrard collapsed only for the player to change his hand in the most dramatic fashion and. Danny murphy has been in close contact with steven gerrard credit.
Steven gerrard believes manchester city will win the champions league this season following their statement performance against napoli. See more ideas about steven gerrard, liverpool fc, liverpool football club. The 32yearold scored a wonder goal against the greek. May 17, 20 gerrard goal featuring the famous anfield goal music. Olivier giroud has gained attention after his hattrick against olympiakos, but steven gerrard says arsenals laurent koscielny had the best european defensive performance. When you are in that position and one falls for you its make or break at that moment. Steven gerrard vs jamie carragher charity match player ratings 124 pepe reina bayern munich allowed him to play only for just one hour but he reacted well during his time on the pitch. League in 2004, liverpool sat three points behind opponents olympiakos in. The moment has also become infamous for andy grays commentary. I am delighted to be honoured by liverpool fc with a testimonial match and particularly thrilled that olympiacos have accepted my invitation to play the fixture. Steven gerrard kept liverpool dreaming until the end.
Greg docherty always admired steven gerrard from afar and admits he would love the chance to learn from the midfield master at rangers. On 3 august 20, liverpool played olympiacos, against whom gerrard scored arguably his most celebrated goal. And that champions league win gerrard embodies the spirit and passion of liverpool football club like no other in the modern era. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the souldestroying tensions and the highoctane thrills of the modern game as never before. And andy grays commentary made the goal even better than it was. You can fill the books on modern anfield history with different managerial. Steven gerrard is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc and a key member of the england team. Gerrard says koscielnys performance v olympiakos was. Steven gerrard a study in humility and honesty if steven gerrard individually thanked all the people he wanted to thank, his retirement statement would have ran for ever. For example, in describing gerrards famous goal against olympiakos there is. Liverpool were participating in their th final, they had previously won six and lost six. Dec 09, 2014 liverpool pray steven gerrard can rekindle the old spirit to give anfield another night to remember reds reliance on their captain highlights a decade of mismanaged spending and disposals that. Steven gerrard scores the allimportant third goal against olympiakos.
Dec 09, 2015 olivier giroud has gained attention after his hattrick against olympiakos, but steven gerrard says arsenals laurent koscielny had the best european defensive performance. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read steven gerrard. Liverpool ran out 20 winners over olympiacos in steven gerrards testimonial at anfield. Another european evening in the history books and another astonishing. Aug 03, 20 steven gerrard wont get lost in wilderness the last time steven gerrard woke on the morning of a game against olympiakos at anfield, the headlines screamed of his concerns that liverpool would. Steven gerrard goal vs olympiakos video dailymotion. Steven gerrard wont get lost in wilderness the last time steven gerrard woke on the morning of a game against olympiakos at anfield, the headlines screamed of his. The visitors went ahead when rivaldo was brought down after a mazy run and. Liverpool have announced that club captain steven gerrard is set to have a testimonial match against olympiakos at anfield on 3 august. Evans on steven gerrards testimonial against olympiakos. Steven gerrard scores a wonder goal against olympiakos to secure liverpools spot in the knockout stage of the 2005 champions league. Steven gerrards 11 big moments, as told by those involved. New faces hint at life after suarez as markovic and co impress.
The 33yearold played the second half of the premier league season in a deep. Steven gerrard vs olympiacos 2005 champions league group a. Former liverpool manager roy evans looks ahead to steven gerrards testimonial against olympiakos this saturday. May 16, 2015 steven gerrard kept liverpool dreaming until the end departing captain bows out of anfield with a defeat, but no individual has been more important to his club than gerrard has been to liverpool. Steve gerrard trains at anfield on monday night for visit of basel. Liverpool pray steven gerrard can rekindle the old spirit to give. May 14, 2015 steven gerrards most important anfield goal relived liverpool 31 olympiakos. The 34yearold midfielder made the announcement on friday midway through a season when. The only player in reds history to feature in the clubs alltime top five for both appearances and goals, the talismanic midfielder clocked up an astonishing 710 games and found the target 186 times. Nfl fan reacts to steven gerrard best goals ever duration. The visitors went ahead when rivaldo was brought down after a mazy run and scored from the resulting freekick. Liverpool beat olympiacos in steven gerrard testimonial.
Steven gerrard kept liverpool dreaming until the end telegraph. Olympiacos v burnley, rangers v ufa and suduva v celtic. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the s. Back in 2005, liverpool had to defeat their greek opponents in their final group phase match by two clear goals to progress to the. Apr 23, 20 steven gerrard testimonial vs olympiacos. If carragher just rolls it to stevie directly because stevie is begging for the ball the whole time he probably gets closed down and has a tougher time getting a good shot away. Steven gerrard scored a stunning late goal as liverpool came from behind to beat olympiakos and go into the next stage of the champions league. Liverpool legend gerrard is negotiating with ibrox director.
Gerrards 2005 goal vs olympiakos with andy gray commentary. Gerrard goal featuring the famous anfield goal music. Three iconic liverpool goals that fans will never, ever forget. Rangers target steven gerrard wants more assurances over. The 2006 fa cup final was a football match played between liverpool and west ham united on may 2006 at the millennium stadium, cardiff. Steven gerrard sits dejected as the chelsea players wheel away in liverpools crucial loss to the blues in april 2014. We heard chelsea possibly making a few changes and we actually have the. Steven gerrards autobiography is to be released in september, with guardian writer donald mcrae confirmed as its writer gerrards first autobiography was published in 2007, but a. For example, in describing gerrards famous goal against olympiakos there is the. Been there, done that, provoked the memorable andy gray commentary. Gerrard goal vs olympiakos with goal celebration ashley watkinson. This book is a must read not only for all liverpool supporters but also to those who.
Liverpool pray steven gerrard can rekindle the old spirit to give anfield another night to remember reds reliance on their captain highlights a decade of. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the souldestroying tensions and the highoctane thrills of the modern game. Steven gerrard throws back to amazing olympiacos goal. Dec 08, 2004 steven gerrard scored a stunning late goal as liverpool came from behind to beat olympiakos and go into the next stage of the champions league.
Rangers got a comprehensive 10 win over ufa but steven gerrard will be disappointed his side didnt score more. And celtic got an away goal in their 11 draw with suduva in tonights earlier kick. The 2005 uefa champions league final was the final match of the 200405 uefa champions league, europes primary club football competition. The friendly match against olympiacos has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity the steven gerrard foundation. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the story of the highs and lows of a twentyyear career at the top of english and world football. Steven gerrards most important anfield goal relived liverpool 3. It was the final match of the 200506 fa cup, the 125th season of the worlds oldest football knockout competition, the fa cup. Ahead of his final home game as a liverpool player at anfield on saturday, steven gerrard spoke this week of his most important goal in front of the kop on 8 december 2004.
Sportsmail looks at the top 10 moments in the career of one of liverpool and englands finest players. He even includes sections of the television commentary. Bbc sport tracks the daybyday developments as liverpools hopes of a new deal for gerrard collapsed only for the player to change his hand in the most dramatic fashion and commit his future to the club. Steven gerrard, mbe, has won several awards including the mostnvaluable player in the champions league in 200405 and pfa player of the year in 2006, ahead of frank lampard and thierry henry. The following is an extract from steven gerrard fifty defining fixtures by tony matthews amberley publishing, 2015 liverpool 31 olympiakos wednesday, 8th december 2004. Steven gerrard ending run with liverpool cbc sports. Steven gerrards goal vs olympiacos technical analysis.
Former liverpool captain steven gerrard has been letting the world know just how much he loved scoring that goal against olympiacos, exactly 11 years after the amazing strike in the champions league back in 2005, liverpool had to defeat their greek opponents in their final group phase match by two clear goals to progress to the last16, but after going 10 down early on, the feat. Steven gerrard will walk out the tunnel at anfield on saturday. Gerrard bar fights and john terry sleeping with his teammates wife. Steven gerrard, as soon as i hear this name few things come to my mind, like 1 trademark runs from the midfield into the box 2 captain fantastic 3 loyal 4 inch perfect long balls how good was he. On this day in 2004, steven gerrards wonder goal was the seminal. Steven gerrards future at liverpool was the subject of uncertainty since he lifted the european cup in may. My story by steven gerrard meet your next favorite book.
Liverpool pray steven gerrard can rekindle the old spirit to. I think gerrard means more to lfc than terry means to cfc. His bestselling autobiography, gerrard, published in september 2006, is an honest and fascinating account of his lifelong obsession with football and the tensions and thrills of playing at the top level. As the only player ever to have scored in a fa cup final, a league cup final, a uefa cup final and a champions league final, steven gerrard is an inspiration to fans and.
Steven gerrard wont get lost in wilderness football. Ahead of his final game as a liverpool player at anfield on saturday. His remarkable journey from young fan to iconic captain comes to a close this weekend as he prepares to make his last anfield appearance in a pair of boots designed to show his unbreakable bond with the city. Liverpool captain steven gerrard will leave the club at the end of the season but will not play for a rival. Now the book is available in this abridged version that is perfect for. Liverpool, who had won the competition four times, were appearing in their sixth final, and their first since 1985. Gerrard goal vs olympiakos with goal celebration youtube. Jun 29, 2011 steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england team. As far as off the pitch, both of them have made big mistakes. Sep 19, 20 hd steven gerrard goal vs olympiakos shady fk. Steven gerrard kept liverpool dreaming until the end departing captain bows out of anfield with a defeat, but no individual has been more important to his. Liverpool pray steven gerrard can rekindle the old spirit.
Gerrard s first liverpool goal came in a 41 win over sheffield wednesday in december 1999. Steven gerrard says inexperience cost liverpool the title. May 25, 2014 when liverpool s steven gerrard steps out onto the esta dio vivaldo pitch in manaus, brazil, for england at this summers world cup, the adaptive nature of his game will be tested. Steven george gerrard mbe born 30 may 1980 is an english professional football manager.
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