Steven Gerrard one of a dying breed of players loyal to clubs and their cause
Anfield, and the game, will weep when Liverpool veteran dons his No 8 one last time before his move to Los Angeles
The past week marked two emotional anniversaries. A year ago ranks of Liverpool supporters wept and for good reason. Their team had after their team squandered a three-goal lead in the final 11 minutes of an EPL game at Crystal Palace, delivering a fatal blow to their EPL title hopes challenge.
Love or loathe him, Gerrard deserves unconditional respect for the loyalty he has shown to one team, his boyhood and local club
A global television audience will join the 45,522 Anfield crowd in paying their respects to the celebrated number eight, saluting not just his football talent but also his status as an endangered species in this often vulgar, money-obsessed game.
Love or loathe him, Gerrard deserves unconditional respect for the loyalty he has shown to one team, his boyhood and local club.
He is of course an exemplary player who has had a distinguished career. His many goals, trademark passes and assists are branded into pub and terrace conversations for generations to come.