Ah yeah that's where your going with this.
I'll stop now because it's getting ridiculous.
How do we replace him?
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I'll stop now because it's getting ridiculous.
I stood up for balotelli because pressing as a striker isn't anywhere near a s essential as it is for a DM. Also, because we DIDN'T HAVE A FUCKING STRIKER
You're getting harsh for no reason Leo. I like you, you're a decent lad. Apart from your love of Shane long, you normally spout sense.
Don't spoil it
I acknowledge his decline, Budda. Show me anywhere in my post where I've said he's still the best or even that this isn't the right move... My "hyperbolic bullshit" is reserved for the utter cunts who have heaped dogs abuse on a bloke who has given them some (and in some cases ALL) of the best nights they've ever known, and may ever know as fans of this club.
Don't take my swipe at those twats and make it somehow read "Wadda says Gerrard is infallible".
I was going to try and avoid going down this route
People are entitled to slate Gerrard, in the same way they're entitled to slate Markovic, or Borini.
People are slating Gerrard for what's being done in the here and now, not his excellent performances in the past.
Would you prefer people to say "he was a load of cunt today, but I'll never forget that FA cup final"?
Wasn't I right about Shane Long?
Said I'd take him for 8 million.
He's better than every striker we've signed since.
Anyway regarding the pressing was it ever Gerrard's game?
The dog on the street could see he was never a dm but the stuff being spouted about him is fucking wrong.
Always a dig.
We will lose our most inspirational character next year.
Massive loss for next season.
Massive loss for next season.
Me too but I just find the whole '1 million per cent for the jersey' and all the stuff about the personal sacrifices Gerrard has made a little too much.
To be fair, long has no real competition is striking position for us recently. So I'll give you that one.
Gerrard always used to press, he used to Hurst up and down the pitch and press effectively. Since his legs have gone he's become more and more reserved. Why don't we see any more thunder bastard efforts? Because his arse has gone and he's terrified of injuring himself again. Cab we afford to have that type of player as our heart?
Yes we could all see he wasnt a DM, however he's playing there so are we meant to go "well, he didn't put a tackle in there but it's not his natural position"? Agger got slated at left back, Skrtel got slated at right back. People get slated based on their performance.
Considering Gerrard has near enough played every position for us, it surely isn't a dramatic leap to hope hed be reasonable at DM. Especially when he has a DM next to him.
I know you don't agree with me on this, but I don't hate Gerrard. I hate what Rodgers has turned him in to.
Near enough the entire squad at the moment hasn't played with Gerrard when he's been inspirational
Oh, go and blow it out your arse... Remind us all how many games he played for chelsea, please.
So he was tempted by a richer club, with a bterr team who could both pay him more money AND basically guarantee him several league titles and other trophies..? What a cunt, eh? Oh, AND HE DIDN'T FUCKING LEAVE.
Who are these 'utter cunts', 'bellends' and 'fucking twats' on here and what 'dogs abuse' have they given him on this forum?
Because the time to call them out on whatever you're referring to was right then, not when Gerrard is announcing he's off following a number of sub-par performances. Still, I haven't a clue what you're referring to?
So it's OK for a player to publicly flirt with another club then, as long as they stay?
All fair points.
I have no problem with people slating his football performances but today went overboard.
People using the whole Chelsea thing as another stick to beat him with is bollix too.
So what if he wanted to be paid what a player of stature deserved.
I'm probably being over nostalgic but fuck it.
I think everyone is just being raw over this.
Some people can see that yeah, maybe it is the time. Others think this is showing a lack of respect.
For me, it is time. And that's not me being a dick about it. This is based on recent performances. I'd rather him leave than tarnish his record with us, especially if he's unwilling to be a bench player.
I'm miserable about this news. Just gutted. I can't even begin to think of someone replacing him, even though a move to America means I'll get to see him more often.
It wouldn't be as bad if he was retiring, but this whole situation is just sad.
It wouldn't be as bad if he was retiring, but this whole situation is just sad.
We can't replace him. We can however replace what the current Gerrard brings us on the pitch most of the time.
Pogba won't replace him but is as good bet as any,
Obviously it would have been great for him to stay on at LFC.
But if he isn't content with playing a 'lesser' role in the side then that's fair enough on his part.
We got the best years out of Stevie & it's been an absolute privilege watching him play for LFC.
In terms of 'how do we replace him' ... it's quite simple really ... improve our youth academy and strive to bring through more local players to the top level.
But if he isn't content with playing a 'lesser' role in the side then that's fair enough on his part.
We got the best years out of Stevie & it's been an absolute privilege watching him play for LFC.
In terms of 'how do we replace him' ... it's quite simple really ... improve our youth academy and strive to bring through more local players to the top level.
We don't replace him. Just like we didn't replace Dalglish or Barnes. We just hope that another player takes on the same mantle.
It could be Sterling, it could be Coutinho but atm we don't have anyone near the way he used to be.
I'm sad that he'll be without a league title but it's even sadder imo, that he is the one making the decision to leave.
It could be Sterling, it could be Coutinho but atm we don't have anyone near the way he used to be.
I'm sad that he'll be without a league title but it's even sadder imo, that he is the one making the decision to leave.
Hes been the man responsible for everything this club has done well over the past 15 odd years.
Im gutted about last season as he definitely deserved a title.
As sad as i am to think he wont be wearing red next season, you have to temper it with the fact that hes not been at the races for 12-18 months, too often hes almost been playing to the detriment of the team.
A true LFC legend and I sincerely hope he returns to the club in some capacity, some day.
Fingers crossed that the next 5 months arent soured either on or off the pitch between Gerrard and the club as i fear they may well be..
Im gutted about last season as he definitely deserved a title.
As sad as i am to think he wont be wearing red next season, you have to temper it with the fact that hes not been at the races for 12-18 months, too often hes almost been playing to the detriment of the team.
A true LFC legend and I sincerely hope he returns to the club in some capacity, some day.
Fingers crossed that the next 5 months arent soured either on or off the pitch between Gerrard and the club as i fear they may well be..
I think a large amount of them were set pieces too
I've got no doubt
To the original point of this thread, how do we replace him, we don't. On the playing front he's surplus to requirements and has been for some time, it's not like we'll be losing our current best player. I'm sure we could pick up cheapish some player that wants to ping hollywood balls all game and not a lot else.
What concerns me is we're losing the captain, and at the moment Henderson is next in line for the throne!! We've some issues to address there. The club needs a suitable leader, and for me, we don't currently have one when gerrard leaves.
Replacing gerrard's current skillset isn't such a big issue as he's nowhere near the player he was now, and the team looks better/plays better without him in it, but does Rodgers just go out and buy a 'captain' in the summer or hand it over to Henderson?!
What concerns me is we're losing the captain, and at the moment Henderson is next in line for the throne!! We've some issues to address there. The club needs a suitable leader, and for me, we don't currently have one when gerrard leaves.
Replacing gerrard's current skillset isn't such a big issue as he's nowhere near the player he was now, and the team looks better/plays better without him in it, but does Rodgers just go out and buy a 'captain' in the summer or hand it over to Henderson?!
In terms of what we're really losing - a captain, and a genuine local hero - I think young Rossiter is the best hope of a replacement. But that's a way off yet.
I'm hoping Henderson will continue to develop in the captain's role (as I'm sure you're all aware I'm convinced he's the captain on the pitch anyway) & will do as well off the pitch as he has on it.
Whilst Steven was rarely the captain I wanted on the pitch he was impeccable in the wider role the captain has these days.
The scouse heart will be harder to replace, but I've no doubt we'll have another scouser in the side sooner rather than later.
Whilst Steven was rarely the captain I wanted on the pitch he was impeccable in the wider role the captain has these days.
The scouse heart will be harder to replace, but I've no doubt we'll have another scouser in the side sooner rather than later.
You cannot replace what he meant to the fans, or the club. He was Liverpool for many years.
What we've seen in the last 12 months is replaceable.
What we've seen in the last 12 months is replaceable.
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