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New West Brom head coach Tony Pulis said the club has not received any offers for forward Saido Berahino.


The 21-year-old has been one of the Baggies’ key players in recent months, resulting in links with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham in the January transfer window.


But Pulis said he was assured no club has come in for him yet and he is relishing the chance to work with the promising striker.


"Berahino is a very talented boy," Pulis said. "There is always going to be transfer speculation and you can see why. He has great pace, great balance and scores goals.


"But when I came in here the chairman had not received any offer for him and we will try our damnedest to try and improve him.


“The kid’s a very talented lad. He’s got great ability, he obviously scores goals and I’m looking forward to working with him.”


Berahino netted four goals as West Brom thumped non-League Gateshead in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday, although he sparked rumours of unrest by failing to celebrate any of his strikes.


Talented

Pulis seemed unconcerned by the striker’s behaviour and said he was pleased with the overall display he saw from his players.


“Someone just said he didn’t celebrate at all but it was lovely to see all the lads go over when we scored a goal – that showed a little bit of unity that we’ll need,” he added


“I haven’t trained with him, I haven’t worked with him, so I’ve got that to come, but he looks a very talented boy.


“I hope he keeps reading the (rumours) if he’s going to score four every week. You should go and see him in the dressing room – he’s more happy in there.”


With the club sitting in 17th place in the Premier League and just one point out of the relegation zone, the new Baggies head coach hinted at a busy transfer window.


“It’s a good start, but the real work starts on Monday,” he said. “We’ve got a difficult job on our hands – there are lots of clubs down there who are fighting for survival and we’re one of them


“The window’s important – it’s going to be a big window for us. We certainly need to strengthen the team and strengthen the squad and that’s what I’ll be looking for.”












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Transfer news: Tony Pulis says no bids have come in for West Brom's FA Cup goal hero Saido Berahino

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New West Brom head coach Tony Pulis said the club has not received any offers for forward Saido Berahino.


The 21-year-old has been one of the Baggies’ key players in recent months, resulting in links with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham in the January transfer window.


But Pulis said he was assured no club has come in for him yet and he is relishing the chance to work with the promising striker.


"Berahino is a very talented boy," Pulis said. "There is always going to be transfer speculation and you can see why. He has great pace, great balance and scores goals.


"But when I came in here the chairman had not received any offer for him and we will try our damnedest to try and improve him.


“The kid’s a very talented lad. He’s got great ability, he obviously scores goals and I’m looking forward to working with him.”


Berahino netted four goals as West Brom thumped non-League Gateshead in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday, although he sparked rumours of unrest by failing to celebrate any of his strikes.


Talented

Pulis seemed unconcerned by the striker’s behaviour and said he was pleased with the overall display he saw from his players.


“Someone just said he didn’t celebrate at all but it was lovely to see all the lads go over when we scored a goal – that showed a little bit of unity that we’ll need,” he added


“I haven’t trained with him, I haven’t worked with him, so I’ve got that to come, but he looks a very talented boy.


“I hope he keeps reading the (rumours) if he’s going to score four every week. You should go and see him in the dressing room – he’s more happy in there.”


With the club sitting in 17th place in the Premier League and just one point out of the relegation zone, the new Baggies head coach hinted at a busy transfer window.


“It’s a good start, but the real work starts on Monday,” he said. “We’ve got a difficult job on our hands – there are lots of clubs down there who are fighting for survival and we’re one of them


“The window’s important – it’s going to be a big window for us. We certainly need to strengthen the team and strengthen the squad and that’s what I’ll be looking for.”












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Nobody can replace Steven Gerrard, but his summer departure will leave a hole that needs filling at Liverpool. Jack Lusby identifies five current players who will be needed to step up and lead the club in his absensce.


LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 31, 2014: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson after the 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


With Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool in the summer, Brendan Rodgers is losing not only an able midfielder, but also the club’s most important player in terms of the acclimatisation of signings, club representation and overall leadership.


Gerrard is Liverpool’s talisman, and represents both their history and their ideals.


As such, the damage Gerrard’s summer departure will make to Liverpool can be found on a more intangible level: It is not in the goals he scores or creates; more the authority he exudes.


Therefore, Liverpool will need to find a way to replace this.


This can start from within, and here are five players who need to fill Gerrard’s role as he leaves Liverpool for the MLS in the summer, starting with his current understudy, Jordan Henderson.


Jordan Henderson


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 8, 2014: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson in action against Chelsea during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Named vice-captain following the sale of Daniel Agger to Brondby in 2014, Henderson’s contribution on and off the pitch was clearly recognised by Rodgers.


On the announcement of Henderson’s promotion, Rodgers was effusive in his praise of the diligent 24-year-old, comparing his approach to Gerrard’s:



“Both he and Steven are examples to others in how they conduct themselves on and off the pitch. It’s how they live their lives, it’s how they train and it’s how they approach their work.


“Jordan is completely dedicated to the game and his leadership qualities come from the example he sets. It’s another great story for Jordan in his journey as a Liverpool player and it shows the great progress he has made.”



Naturally, it is expected that Henderson will be made Liverpool captain on Gerrard’s departure, and as such the midfielder must be perfectly placed to assume the 34-year-old’s various roles at the club, from top to bottom.


Henderson has the loyalty and the passion, as well as the ability to influence his teammates; next season and beyond, this must be magnified.


Lucas Leiva


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring the first goal against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad with team-mates Fabio Borini, Lucas Leiva and Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Performing somewhat of a resurrection act this season, by forcing his way back into Rodgers’ first-team plans with a series of diligent defensive displays, Lucas Leiva could well have secured his future with the club.


And when Gerrard leaves, Liverpool’s longest-serving player mantle will fall to fellow midfielder Lucas and, as this season has underlined, the Brazilian’s experience moving forward will be vital.


This can be astutely evidenced by Lucas’ role in the signing of Coutinho, with the Liverpool No. 10 claiming at the time:



“I never spoke to the manager before I signed. But I spoke for a long time with Lucas and he explained the methods here. Lucas passed me all the information I needed. He told me how the club works, the style and the structure of the club and how we play. When I signed I already had all the background information I need.”



Integrating new signings will have been an important role for Gerrard, but Lucas’ may well be just as crucial.


Kolo Toure


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 21, 2013: Liverpool's Kolo Toure in action against Southampton during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Much like Lucas, Kolo Toure has become a vital on-field component for Rodgers this season; however, his influence off the pitch may be even more important.


On signing the centre-back on a free transfer in 2013, Rodgers hailed Toure’s “winning mentality.”


Elsewhere, former Liverpool defender Martin Kelly outlined how Toure was “a big character for the club and helped a lot around the dressing room,” continuing: “Whether he’s on your team or not in training, he’s giving advice to everyone.”

As one of Liverpool’s few title-winning squad members, with experience at Arsenal and Manchester City, Toure’s experience is invaluable.


And as he has proven this season, he can still be important on the pitch as well as off it.


Toure’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but Gerrard’s announcement should prompt Rodgers to open negotiations with the experienced defender.


Adam Lallana


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 27, 2014: Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action against Everton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Enjoying a growing importance to the side this season alongside Henderson, midfielder Adam Lallana can be hugely influential as Liverpool lose Gerrard in the summer.


Having captained previous side Southampton in the Premier League, Lallana is well-versed in the interpersonal approach required to maintain a strong team spirit both in the dressing room and on the field.


Lallana stressed the importance of a strong dressing room during Liverpool’s run of poor form earlier this season:



“All the top clubs have it. You can’t always play well to win. Sometimes you have got to have an off day and still win—that’s what the best teams do. Then when you play well, you’re more likely than not to win.”



Off the field Lallana seems intelligent and amiable, much like the departing Gerrard, and the former Saints man will be instrumental as Liverpool move on without his compatriot.


Mamadou Sakho


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 23, 2014: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho in action against Middlesbrough during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Another former club captain, Mamadou Sakho will be another squad player important as Liverpool move on without Gerrard.


Named Paris Saint-Germain captain on his Ligue 1 debut in 2007, Sakho lead his hometown side out at just 17 years old, and it was the centre-back’s ability to lead by example that prompted this.


Having also captained his national side, Sakho is well experienced in the area, and France manager Didier Deschamps declared, prior to the defender’s first outing as captain of Les Bleus that Sakho was a “natural” leader.


“It’s a whole bunch of things from what he does on the pitch to how he is off it. It’s something natural for him, I don’t want to hold him back.”


So long as Rodgers doesn’t hold Sakho back, in favour of the miserly Dejan Lovren, the 24-year-old can grow to be an extremely influential player at Liverpool.


Who else can help fill Steven Gerrard’s leadership role at Liverpool next season? Let us know in the comments below.



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5 players who need to lead Liverpool after Steven Gerrard’s departure

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Nobody can replace Steven Gerrard, but his summer departure will leave a hole that needs filling at Liverpool. Jack Lusby identifies five current players who will be needed to step up and lead the club in his absensce.


LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 31, 2014: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson after the 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


With Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool in the summer, Brendan Rodgers is losing not only an able midfielder, but also the club’s most important player in terms of the acclimatisation of signings, club representation and overall leadership.


Gerrard is Liverpool’s talisman, and represents both their history and their ideals.


As such, the damage Gerrard’s summer departure will make to Liverpool can be found on a more intangible level: It is not in the goals he scores or creates; more the authority he exudes.


Therefore, Liverpool will need to find a way to replace this.


This can start from within, and here are five players who need to fill Gerrard’s role as he leaves Liverpool for the MLS in the summer, starting with his current understudy, Jordan Henderson.


Jordan Henderson


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 8, 2014: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson in action against Chelsea during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Named vice-captain following the sale of Daniel Agger to Brondby in 2014, Henderson’s contribution on and off the pitch was clearly recognised by Rodgers.


On the announcement of Henderson’s promotion, Rodgers was effusive in his praise of the diligent 24-year-old, comparing his approach to Gerrard’s:



“Both he and Steven are examples to others in how they conduct themselves on and off the pitch. It’s how they live their lives, it’s how they train and it’s how they approach their work.


“Jordan is completely dedicated to the game and his leadership qualities come from the example he sets. It’s another great story for Jordan in his journey as a Liverpool player and it shows the great progress he has made.”



Naturally, it is expected that Henderson will be made Liverpool captain on Gerrard’s departure, and as such the midfielder must be perfectly placed to assume the 34-year-old’s various roles at the club, from top to bottom.


Henderson has the loyalty and the passion, as well as the ability to influence his teammates; next season and beyond, this must be magnified.


Lucas Leiva


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring the first goal against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad with team-mates Fabio Borini, Lucas Leiva and Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Performing somewhat of a resurrection act this season, by forcing his way back into Rodgers’ first-team plans with a series of diligent defensive displays, Lucas Leiva could well have secured his future with the club.


And when Gerrard leaves, Liverpool’s longest-serving player mantle will fall to fellow midfielder Lucas and, as this season has underlined, the Brazilian’s experience moving forward will be vital.


This can be astutely evidenced by Lucas’ role in the signing of Coutinho, with the Liverpool No. 10 claiming at the time:



“I never spoke to the manager before I signed. But I spoke for a long time with Lucas and he explained the methods here. Lucas passed me all the information I needed. He told me how the club works, the style and the structure of the club and how we play. When I signed I already had all the background information I need.”



Integrating new signings will have been an important role for Gerrard, but Lucas’ may well be just as crucial.


Kolo Toure


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 21, 2013: Liverpool's Kolo Toure in action against Southampton during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Much like Lucas, Kolo Toure has become a vital on-field component for Rodgers this season; however, his influence off the pitch may be even more important.


On signing the centre-back on a free transfer in 2013, Rodgers hailed Toure’s “winning mentality.”


Elsewhere, former Liverpool defender Martin Kelly outlined how Toure was “a big character for the club and helped a lot around the dressing room,” continuing: “Whether he’s on your team or not in training, he’s giving advice to everyone.”

As one of Liverpool’s few title-winning squad members, with experience at Arsenal and Manchester City, Toure’s experience is invaluable.


And as he has proven this season, he can still be important on the pitch as well as off it.


Toure’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but Gerrard’s announcement should prompt Rodgers to open negotiations with the experienced defender.


Adam Lallana


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 27, 2014: Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action against Everton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Enjoying a growing importance to the side this season alongside Henderson, midfielder Adam Lallana can be hugely influential as Liverpool lose Gerrard in the summer.


Having captained previous side Southampton in the Premier League, Lallana is well-versed in the interpersonal approach required to maintain a strong team spirit both in the dressing room and on the field.


Lallana stressed the importance of a strong dressing room during Liverpool’s run of poor form earlier this season:



“All the top clubs have it. You can’t always play well to win. Sometimes you have got to have an off day and still win—that’s what the best teams do. Then when you play well, you’re more likely than not to win.”



Off the field Lallana seems intelligent and amiable, much like the departing Gerrard, and the former Saints man will be instrumental as Liverpool move on without his compatriot.


Mamadou Sakho


LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 23, 2014: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho in action against Middlesbrough during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


Another former club captain, Mamadou Sakho will be another squad player important as Liverpool move on without Gerrard.


Named Paris Saint-Germain captain on his Ligue 1 debut in 2007, Sakho lead his hometown side out at just 17 years old, and it was the centre-back’s ability to lead by example that prompted this.


Having also captained his national side, Sakho is well experienced in the area, and France manager Didier Deschamps declared, prior to the defender’s first outing as captain of Les Bleus that Sakho was a “natural” leader.


“It’s a whole bunch of things from what he does on the pitch to how he is off it. It’s something natural for him, I don’t want to hold him back.”


So long as Rodgers doesn’t hold Sakho back, in favour of the miserly Dejan Lovren, the 24-year-old can grow to be an extremely influential player at Liverpool.


Who else can help fill Steven Gerrard’s leadership role at Liverpool next season? Let us know in the comments below.



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Academy prospects Lloyd Jones, Kevin Stewart and Jack Dunn made early loan moves to Cheltenham Town on Thursday and the Reds loanees delivered the goods on their professional debuts on Saturday.


Three of Liverpool’s under-21s made initial one-month loan moves in the Reds first action of the January transfer window, when centre-back Jones, full-back Stewart and attacker Dunn all joined League Two side Cheltenham Town this week.


The trio all went straight into the Robins’ starting XI for their local clash against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium and contributed heavily to an excellent 2-1 win with all three completing the 90 minutes.


Trailing 1-0 after 40 minutes, Dunn scored the equaliser for Paul Buckle’s side after turning fantastically in the box before firing into the bottom corner at the near post on the half volley from a tight angle. Buckle revealed that his relationship with LFC academy director Alex Inglethorpe from their time at Exeter City proved key in bringing the Liverpool loanees to Whaddon Road.


Just when the scores looked to be level at half time, Stewart – who played in a central midfield role – put his new club 2-1 ahead when his curled effort from the edge of the box was fumbled by Oxford goalkeeper Ryan Harris and found the bottom corner as the ball bounced over the line.


Stewart was signed by Liverpool from Tottenham in the summer and has been used predominantly as a right-back for the under-21s.


Local lad Dunn – playing in a two man partnership up front – came close to notching his second of the afternoon but while he was thwarted in his efforts, the Scouser proved to be a constant threat throughout.


The two goalscorers will grab the headlines and plaudits for finding the net but the defensive work of Jones should not go unnoticed as the Welshman produced a solid performance in the Cheltenham back line – despite picking up a booking just 16 minutes into his senior football debut.


It was a fantastic start to life at Cheltenham for the young Reds, who all played vital parts in dragging Buckle’s side six points clear of relegation and sending the 499 travelling Robins fans home happy.



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Loan Watch Update: Cheltenham loaned trio impress on debuts as Dunn and Stewart score

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Academy prospects Lloyd Jones, Kevin Stewart and Jack Dunn made early loan moves to Cheltenham Town on Thursday and the Reds loanees delivered the goods on their professional debuts on Saturday.


Three of Liverpool’s under-21s made initial one-month loan moves in the Reds first action of the January transfer window, when centre-back Jones, full-back Stewart and attacker Dunn all joined League Two side Cheltenham Town this week.


The trio all went straight into the Robins’ starting XI for their local clash against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium and contributed heavily to an excellent 2-1 win with all three completing the 90 minutes.


Trailing 1-0 after 40 minutes, Dunn scored the equaliser for Paul Buckle’s side after turning fantastically in the box before firing into the bottom corner at the near post on the half volley from a tight angle. Buckle revealed that his relationship with LFC academy director Alex Inglethorpe from their time at Exeter City proved key in bringing the Liverpool loanees to Whaddon Road.


Just when the scores looked to be level at half time, Stewart – who played in a central midfield role – put his new club 2-1 ahead when his curled effort from the edge of the box was fumbled by Oxford goalkeeper Ryan Harris and found the bottom corner as the ball bounced over the line.


Stewart was signed by Liverpool from Tottenham in the summer and has been used predominantly as a right-back for the under-21s.


Local lad Dunn – playing in a two man partnership up front – came close to notching his second of the afternoon but while he was thwarted in his efforts, the Scouser proved to be a constant threat throughout.


The two goalscorers will grab the headlines and plaudits for finding the net but the defensive work of Jones should not go unnoticed as the Welshman produced a solid performance in the Cheltenham back line – despite picking up a booking just 16 minutes into his senior football debut.


It was a fantastic start to life at Cheltenham for the young Reds, who all played vital parts in dragging Buckle’s side six points clear of relegation and sending the 499 travelling Robins fans home happy.



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Liverpool fans around the world have revealed their emotional state after watching a teary Steven Gerrard explain his decision to leave the club this summer.


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Speaking to the club’s official TV channel, LFC TV, tears filled Gerrard’s eyes as he explained his decision and what it meant to leave Liverpool behind.



At one point in the interview Gerrard admitted, “I’m going here”, as he battled through to

confirm he will be swapping Merseyside for America later this year.


Gerrard also had words of praise for current manager Brendan Rodgers, having worked under five different managers during his 16 years at the club.


“I wish I’d met Brendan when I was 24 because I think I’d be talking about a lot of titles we’d won,” he said.


Here are just a selection of reactions from fans and Twitter users to the interview. Let us know your thoughts on what Gerrard said and how it made you feel in the comments section below.


For more in-depth discussion, head to our Liverpool FC Forums .



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Liverpool fans react to heartbreaking Steven Gerrard interview

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Liverpool fans around the world have revealed their emotional state after watching a teary Steven Gerrard explain his decision to leave the club this summer.


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Speaking to the club’s official TV channel, LFC TV, tears filled Gerrard’s eyes as he explained his decision and what it meant to leave Liverpool behind.



At one point in the interview Gerrard admitted, “I’m going here”, as he battled through to

confirm he will be swapping Merseyside for America later this year.


Gerrard also had words of praise for current manager Brendan Rodgers, having worked under five different managers during his 16 years at the club.


“I wish I’d met Brendan when I was 24 because I think I’d be talking about a lot of titles we’d won,” he said.


Here are just a selection of reactions from fans and Twitter users to the interview. Let us know your thoughts on what Gerrard said and how it made you feel in the comments section below.


For more in-depth discussion, head to our Liverpool FC Forums .



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An emotionally charged Steven Gerrard has opened up about the last 24 hours and his decision to leave Liverpool after over 16 years.


MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Monday, August 25, 2014: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks dejected during the Premier League match at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by Chris Brunskill/Propaganda)


In an interview with LFC TV presenter Clair Rourke, Gerrard took the opportunity to explain his decision, how he came to it and the timing of it to Reds fans around the world.


He also confirmed that he would be swapping Merseyside for America, though which MLS team he will play for is yet to be confirmed.


“It feels a bit strange, it’s been an emotional 24 hours for me and my family but I’ve got plenty to achieve at Liverpool still,” he said.


“There’ll be plenty of time for tears and sentiment at the end of the season. Now it’s real, it’s a strange feeling.


“I have to put my family first, I think about me and the club as one. It was a tough decision but the reality is I’m 35 in the summer.


“I always knew it was going to end one day and it would be an emotional decision. Hopefully I will return one day.


“The key moment was speaking with Brendan about managing my playing time for the team. It was difficult but I accepted it.”


Gerrard was full of praise for manager Brendan Rodgers and believes had Rodgers arrived at Anfield 10 years earlier, Liverpool will have won the Premier League.


“I wish I’d met Brendan when I was 24 because I think I’d be talking about a lot of titles we’d won,” he added.


“It was tough to tell my family but at the same time it’s exciting, it’s great opportunity.


“I’d like nothing better to win a trophy here and leave this team in top form.


“I’ve lived in Liverpool all my life and never lived elsewhere, it’s a new opportunity I’m really looking forward to.


“I wanted to announce it after the Leicester game as I didn’t want it to effect that game. Teammates have been very supportive.”


When Rourke offered to read some of the tributes from his teammates to him, Gerrard welled up, shaking his head, telling her, “It’d break me.”


As the interview progressed he told her, “I’m nearly going here”.


ISTANBUL, TURKEY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th, 2005: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard lifts the European Cup after beating AC Milan on penalties during the UEFA Champions League Final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


“I’m very humbled to be named amongst some of the players I get named beside,” he continued. “It’s big for me and my family.


“I’m one of the luckiest people in the world to have the relationship with the club and the fans.


“I’ll always be a fan, but I’ll only come back to the club if I feel I can help. I’d like to help in whatever capacity that may be.


“I didn’t want this is he going/isn’t he going thing to drag on so that’s why I’ve announced it now, after the Leicester game.


“I can tell the supporters I will be going to play in America but I’m not over the line with any team right now.


“After that, we go to try win a trophy and forget about Steven Gerrard for a bit.


“I’m really proud of what I’ve done and hopefully I can write a few more chapters. It’s so tough to say goodbye. But hopefully it’s more a see you soon than goodbye.”


The interview concluded with Gerrard left speechless by a tribute from Hillsborough Family Support Group chair Margaret Aspinall who said, “To the city of Liverpool, Steven Gerrard is more than a footballer.”



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Emotional Steven Gerrard opens up about Liverpool exit — “I’m nearly going here”

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An emotionally charged Steven Gerrard has opened up about the last 24 hours and his decision to leave Liverpool after over 16 years.


MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Monday, August 25, 2014: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks dejected during the Premier League match at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by Chris Brunskill/Propaganda)


In an interview with LFC TV presenter Clair Rourke, Gerrard took the opportunity to explain his decision, how he came to it and the timing of it to Reds fans around the world.


He also confirmed that he would be swapping Merseyside for America, though which MLS team he will play for is yet to be confirmed.


“It feels a bit strange, it’s been an emotional 24 hours for me and my family but I’ve got plenty to achieve at Liverpool still,” he said.


“There’ll be plenty of time for tears and sentiment at the end of the season. Now it’s real, it’s a strange feeling.


“I have to put my family first, I think about me and the club as one. It was a tough decision but the reality is I’m 35 in the summer.


“I always knew it was going to end one day and it would be an emotional decision. Hopefully I will return one day.


“The key moment was speaking with Brendan about managing my playing time for the team. It was difficult but I accepted it.”


Gerrard was full of praise for manager Brendan Rodgers and believes had Rodgers arrived at Anfield 10 years earlier, Liverpool will have won the Premier League.


“I wish I’d met Brendan when I was 24 because I think I’d be talking about a lot of titles we’d won,” he added.


“It was tough to tell my family but at the same time it’s exciting, it’s great opportunity.


“I’d like nothing better to win a trophy here and leave this team in top form.


“I’ve lived in Liverpool all my life and never lived elsewhere, it’s a new opportunity I’m really looking forward to.


“I wanted to announce it after the Leicester game as I didn’t want it to effect that game. Teammates have been very supportive.”


When Rourke offered to read some of the tributes from his teammates to him, Gerrard welled up, shaking his head, telling her, “It’d break me.”


As the interview progressed he told her, “I’m nearly going here”.


ISTANBUL, TURKEY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th, 2005: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard lifts the European Cup after beating AC Milan on penalties during the UEFA Champions League Final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)


“I’m very humbled to be named amongst some of the players I get named beside,” he continued. “It’s big for me and my family.


“I’m one of the luckiest people in the world to have the relationship with the club and the fans.


“I’ll always be a fan, but I’ll only come back to the club if I feel I can help. I’d like to help in whatever capacity that may be.


“I didn’t want this is he going/isn’t he going thing to drag on so that’s why I’ve announced it now, after the Leicester game.


“I can tell the supporters I will be going to play in America but I’m not over the line with any team right now.


“After that, we go to try win a trophy and forget about Steven Gerrard for a bit.


“I’m really proud of what I’ve done and hopefully I can write a few more chapters. It’s so tough to say goodbye. But hopefully it’s more a see you soon than goodbye.”


The interview concluded with Gerrard left speechless by a tribute from Hillsborough Family Support Group chair Margaret Aspinall who said, “To the city of Liverpool, Steven Gerrard is more than a footballer.”



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