Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool?

Benimar

rarnes1 wrote: »

Football existed pre Sky believe it or not

Yes it did. I'm one of the few on here who can remember it!

However the poster clearly stated that Gerrard was the best English PREMIER league player without a medal, therefore only August 1992 to date counts in the discussion of his description.

Slicemeister

rarnes1 wrote: »

Football existed pre Sky believe it or not

That was his point no?

bucketybuck

killwill wrote: »

but it goes without saying that in their prime they would have walked into any team during the PL era.
And IMO that includes United's team of 98/99 and the Arsenal Invincible team too.

Gerrard most certainly would not have walked onto that team.

The midfield of Giggs, Keane, Scholes and Beckham was not only world class but also incredibly balanced, none of those four are ever getting dropped for Gerrard.

AdamD

Gascoigne ahead of Gerrard is ludicrous

ThunbergsAreGo

bucketybuck wrote: »

Gerrard most certainly would not have walked onto that team.

The midfield of Giggs, Keane, Scholes and Beckham was not only world class but also incredibly balanced, none of those four are ever getting dropped for Gerrard.

Nicky Butt played as many league games as Scholes and giggs that year.

Gerrard would have played many games for that team

bucketybuck

naughtb4 wrote: »

Nicky Butt played as many league games as Scholes and giggs that year.

Gerrard would have played many games for that team

He would have been a fine back up no question, buts that not what the OP said, he said Gerrard would have walked onto the team, which can only mean first choice and which simply isnt true.

ThunbergsAreGo

bucketybuck wrote: »

He would have been a fine back up no question, buts that not what the OP said, he said Gerrard would have walked onto the team, which can only mean first choice and which simply isnt true.

But your first choice wasn't the first choice, he would play more games then not.

Giggsy11

keeponhurling wrote: »

You could write that about anything.

But do you care to offer an opinion as to why you don't agree ?

Strange that you even ask for an explanation. Point made was "the Asian markets don't really take to black players" which is ridiculous.

If player is talented and club knows how to use him as poster boy then they can easily use them as marketing tool.

Ronaldo (Brazilian) is a huge star is Asia, so is most of the 2002 Brazilian team. Ronaldinho was a huge star. Evra had so many fans because of Park.

Apart from football there is Cricket. Face of Indian cricket is Dhoni and he isn't white is he? The poster boy of Indian cricket for a decade. Then we have movies. South Indian movie stars are not fair but still excellent marketing is done most Asian countries.

MojoRisinnnn

Does Gerrard leaving mean Brendan will be left homeless?

Donnielighto

killwill wrote: »

Im a United fan but even I am tired of seeing that joke on this thread let alone everywhere else!

I'm not going to even bother get in the debate of who was better between Gerrard, Scholes and Lampard but it goes without saying that in their prime they would have walked into any team during the PL era.
And IMO that includes United's team of 98/99 and the Arsenal Invincible team too.

Not the utd team with scholes and keane in a midfield 2

kryogen

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

If he posts a smiling pic in the strip of his new club I might ask for him to be stripped of the captaincy. No hassle otherwise.

Doubt he would do that, he won't be signing a pre contract will he so doubt there will be any need for a photo op at all. Certainly not in the strip anyway, has that been done by someone before?

Wouldn't have thought it would be possible, even if they sign a pre contract they are still registered to another club so wearing a future teams kit would be a bit mad.

kryogen

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Is there a possibility he wasn't happy with the contract offered?

That and his squad role I would think are huge factors

killwill

bucketybuck wrote: »

Gerrard most certainly would not have walked onto that team.

The midfield of Giggs, Keane, Scholes and Beckham was not only world class but also incredibly balanced, none of those four are ever getting dropped for Gerrard.

That is a very fair point and I do retract that one.
I forgot how that Keane/Scholes partnership worked so well.
It was nearly telepathic at times.

Benimar

Benimar wrote: »

Yes it did. I'm one of the few on here who can remember it!

However the poster clearly stated that Gerrard was the best English PREMIER league player without a medal, therefore only August 1992 to date counts in the discussion of his description.

Apologies, didn't see the Premier bit of the post

niallo27

Is it just me or has Scholes taking on a Jesus like status since he retired.

BMMachine

niallo27 wrote: »

Is it just me or has Scholes taking on a Jesus like status since he retired.

blessed be the son of Fowler

Will I Amnt

niallo27 wrote: »

Is it just me or has Scholes taking on a Jesus like status since he retired.

Yeah, he's exactly like Jesus. Everybody in Nazareth knew how important Jesus was, it was only years after he died, through preaching, that it became apparent to the rest of the world.

We are spreading the word of the ginger messiah, we hope that you accept him into your soul.

bucketybuck

niallo27 wrote: »

Is it just me or has Scholes taking on a Jesus like status since he retired.

Its probably just you.

If you wish to imply his legacy is overstated then you are grasping at straws. Supporters don't just pick a player and start to deify him for no good reason, if a players reputation increases after retirement it is because time passing allows people to fully appreciate how good he was. Players who are simply good just fade away, the true greats become appreciated more than ever.

niallo27

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Yeah, it's exactly like Jesus. Everybody in Nazereth knew how important Jesus was, it was only years after he died, through preaching, that it became apparent to the rest of the world.

We are spreading the word of the ginger messiah, we hope that you accept him into your soul.

He was no good at the end of a cross though. I'll get my coat.

Hulk Hands

Scholes was seen as an excellent PL midfielder until he got injured with the vision problem in 05. It was his performances from 06-08, where he dominated games in his 30 and played at his highest level, that people started to argue he was the best PL midfielder ever. If anything the detractors have only started coming in the last 2-3 years

killwill

Coming back from retirement and performing at the level he did, saving United's season too was like something from a movie

Will I Amnt

killwill wrote: »

Coming back from retirement and performing at the level he did, saving United's season too was like something from a movie

The resurrection...

killwill

Will I Amnt wrote: »

The resurrection...

I personally was embarrassed about him coming back. Thought he was a spent force.
As did alot of our rival fans hear if I recall correctly.
By did he prove us wrong!

Brendan Flowers

So the LA Galaxy coach has now confirmed Gerrard is going there: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30713430

You'd really have to wonder what his motives are for going there. Fair enough if he doesnt want to go to another English club but why not move to another of the top European leagues to try and win a league title? Look at Alonso last season going to Munich. Players that age can still get moves to top clubs.

GavRedKing

Hard to turn down LA, I'd imagine, even as an image, a lifestyle choice, its better than pretty much anywhere Europe can offer without the difficulties of having his family learning a new language for what will probably be 2 or 3 year period.

AdamD

LA's an absolute ****hole

JohnFalstaff

AdamD wrote: »

LA's an absolute ****hole

Not if you have money.

Grayditch

L.A is awesome.

keeponhurling

He's sick of having Balotelli, lambert and borini n front of him wasting chances.

It'll be nice to have a natural finisher like Robbie Keane to get on the end of chances

Talib Fiasco

keeponhurling wrote: »

He's sick of having Balotelli, lambert and borini n front of him wasting chances.

It'll be nice to have a natural finisher like Robbie Keane to get on the end of chances

But what about when Keane was at Liverpool though?

Brendan Flowers

Talib Fiasco wrote: »

But what about when Keane was at Liverpool though?

Keane scored more goals for Liverpool than Balotelli, Lambert and Borini combined

niallo27

Why didn't he leave when he had ngog up front.

keeponhurling

niallo27 wrote: »

Why didn't he leave when he had ngog up front.

Ngog was only a sub usually , they had Torres then