Advertisement
End of an era

17 brilliant pictures of Steven Gerrard's career with Liverpool

What was your fondest memory of the Gerrard years?

LATER IN 2015, we’ll have to start getting used to the sight of Steven Gerrard wearing a jersey of someone other that Liverpool and England – most likely one embossed with an ‘MLS’ and an ‘LA’ instead of the liver bird.

It’s been an emotional journey for Gerrard in red, here’s a few snapshots of his time as Liverpool’s captain, leader, legend.

An 18-year-old Gerrard in action for the Reds reserves

Soccer - Pontin's League Premier Division - Blackburn Rovers Reserves v Liverpool Reserves EMPICS Sport EMPICS Sport

Getting to know Wayne Rooney

Soccer - FA Barclaycard Premiership - Liverpool v Everton EMPICS Sport EMPICS Sport

He was already on his way to being an Anfield great

Steven Gerrard 20/3/2005 Laurence Griffiths Laurence Griffiths

Then this happened against Olympiakos

Soccer - UEFA Champions League - Group A - Liverpool v Olympiakos PA Archive / Press Association Images PA Archive / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

And, at 3 – 0 down, this in the Champions League final against AC Milan

TURKEY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Gerrard leaps to head in the game-changing goal in the 2005 Champions League final. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Istanbul: The finest hour for Gerrard’s Liverpool

Soccer - Steven Gerrard Filer PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

His long limbs often came in handy

Steven Gerrard 23/9/2006 Laurence Griffiths Laurence Griffiths

A rematch with AC Milan in 2007 went the Italians’ way

Steven Gerrard dejected 23/5/2007 Laurence Griffiths Laurence Griffiths

With still half a season to go, he has scored 180 goals for Liverpool

Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring Getty Images / INPHO Getty Images / INPHO / INPHO

His prowess from dead balls meant he has rarely spent long off the scoresheet

Steven Gerrard scores from the penalty spot Getty Images / INPHO Getty Images / INPHO / INPHO

An icon for Reds

Soccer - Steven Gerrard Filer PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

In familiar pose, spraying a ball across the pitch

Britain Soccer Premier League AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

He will leave his boyhood club having never achieved his ultimate goal of bringing the title back to Liverpool

Britain Soccer Premier League AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Britain Soccer Premier League AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

So far, his final season at Anfield has been a frustrating one

Britain Soccer Champions League Jon Super Jon Super

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Liverpool v Swansea City - Anfield PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Liverpool v Leicester City - Anfield Peter Byrne Peter Byrne

What was your fondest memory of the Gerrard years?

My sporting wish for 2015: football’s murky underworld is eradicated

‘The toughest decision of my life’: Gerrard confirms Liverpool departure

Your Voice
Readers Comments
55
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.