Here taught Gerrard to be Liverpool’s entire football manager – Aftenposten

Saturday Night takes Steven Gerrard a sentimental farewell to Anfield and Liverpool say bye bye to his home dear favorite player.

LIVERPOOL: – Clearly this is Stevens street, his aunt live right there and grandfather there, says Kayla Weston (15) and nodding toward two houses across the street.

Here’s title wholesaler and living football legend only Steven. Entire Liverpool their first names Stevie G, the boy from just down the street. He is now about to leave English football, the Premier League and especially Liverpool.

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It was in these social housing in blind street Ironside Road that Gerrard grew up. Bottom corner stands the weary football goal young Steven hammered on, day after day with neighbors and brother Paul.

– It was Anfield, Goodison and Wembley in one. The time was MIN court, no cars had to park here, Gerrard earlier told the Liverpool Echo on the small asphalt stain that was his first and main home.

So it remains for the children in Ironside Street, and today the dream copying Gerrard.

– Steven, of course. He learned to play right down here, says Billie (13), who along with brother Jamie (11) barely has had time to rip off her school uniform-blazer before they took up football.

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27 years of service

Eight-year-old sat Gerrard his legs on a Liverpool training for the first time, on the recommendation of boys teams coach. Since then he has not looked back.

– He made an immediate impression. Once it struck us that here we have a natural footballer to do, with some God-given abilities. I did not even say anything to assistant coach, we just looked at each other and nodded, telling Gerrards first Liverpool coach, Hugh McAulie Aftenposten.

Today, he runs a football academy in Liverpool, where the future of Gerrard might be developed.

Young Steven was small and slender stature, but immediately took the leadership role in a group extraordinarily talented boys.

– Steven led through the way he played on, he was keen to make good teammates. So he played the age of eight, and it characterizes his playing style to this day.

The love affair was mutual, both the club and the boy knew immediately that this was nailed.

Emotional farewell

Thanks for everything. Good luck in LA. You are a living legend.

Such greetings are recent days been painted on a large canvas, amidst Liverpool’s bustling center. Two artists worked diligently to finish a large-scale works, consisting of greetings fans have submitted that their goodbye.

Clearly this is Stevens street, his aunt live right there and grandfather there.

You’d think Gerrards career was over. But it is also – seen with Liverpool eyes.

– It has poured people, and we’ve had to say no to many because it was quite so fast. Whether one is Liverpool- or Everton supporter, is Gerrard a player who deserves the respect, says artist Kara Strachan.

Precisely the strong Liverpool footprint allows Gerrard has a very special place in many Scouser heart, as an earthy symbol and idol they can identify with.

– He is characterized by local values ​​and strong roots. He personifies all the values ​​that make Liverpool proud, says ekstrener McAulie.

That is why tomorrow’s game against Crystal Palace, Gerrards final at Anfield, a day that almost seem emotionally impossible.

– Saturday is an extremely emotional day. It is difficult for us to talk about it. Both for fans and for Steven will be a very special day.

tearful day

Today eat McAulie and ex-pupil Gerrard breakfast together, chatting over a cup of coffee, so they often do in the days before the game.

– Today, we are more friends than anything else. And one thing I can say with certainty, Steven will prepare for Saturday’s game as he has done for all matches he has played in its 27 years as a Liverpool player, professionally. He will keep your emotions in check. But what happens after the game … well, it’s hard to say.

In his parting press conference yesterday not let Gerrard secret that tomorrow’s game requires extra amounts of him psychologically. He is not the type who usually resort to tears, but tomorrow he says it will be hard not to break into tears.

– I have dreaded this moment, in a weird way. I will miss it so much, to play at Anfield in front of the fans.

short trip across the pond

Now switch Gerrard out good old Merseyside with sunshine, Hollywood and American glamor of Los Angeles . At least for a few years.

– I think about a few years time, when I’ve been a little out of town, I would definitely consider it if I offered a role I think I’m good enough for. I feel like I have something to contribute, in the future, said Gerrard yesterday about the possibility of one day returning to Anfield.

Old Coach McAulie is not among those who are worried that the club’s grand son should leaving Liverpool for good.

– Those who say that he is going to be tempted to settle in the United States for good, do not know Steven says McAulie.

– He comes back to Liverpool. This is where he belongs.

Published: May 14. 2015 7:34 p.m.