Tag: Steven Gerrard

Gerrard cools title talk

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has calmed talk regarding Liverpool’s title chances, insisting that finishing in the top four remains the club’s target, Sky Sports understands. The Reds have made an impressive start to the season, winning five of their seven league games to take them second in the division...

Gerrard denies Redknapp ‘text’ claims

Steven Gerrard has denied claims that he sent a text message backing Harry Redknapp for the England job before Roy Hodgson was appointed, BBC Sport understands. The Liverpool skipper has said that he doesn’t have Redknapp’s personal number, but admitted that he did contact his former teammate, and Redknapp’s...

No rush for Suarez contract talks – Ayre

Liverpool are not panicking over holding contract talks with Luis Suarez, according to the clubs managing director Ian Ayre, the Express understands. The 26 year old, who looked set to leave Anfield in the summer, has seamlessly slotted back in to the Reds first team having missed ten games...

Gerrard says England players do care

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims that the England players don’t care about playing for their country as ‘nonsense’ the Mirror understands. The Reds skipper is preparing to lead Roy Hodgson’s men into a crucial World Cup Qualifying double header, which begins against Montenegro at Wembley on Friday...

Liverpool stay second with win over Palace

Liverpool secured their fifth win in seven league games this season by beating Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The result was enough to see the Reds briefly return to the top of the Premier League, only to be again replaced by Arsenal following their draw at...

Gerrard praises Rodgers faith in youth

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on manager Brendan Rodgers for his development of young English talent, according to the Daily Star. The midfielder believes that the influx of foreigners into the Premier League has made it much more difficult for English players to break through, especially at...

Gerrard feared Suarez exit

Steven Gerrard has admitted that he was worried that Luis Suarez would leave Liverpool this summer, according to the Express. The Reds captain has said that he struggled to sleep due to concerns that the Uruguay striker may sign for another side during the transfer window. Arsenal had two...

Gerrard looking for victory on Lampard’s 100th appearance

Steven Gerrard is keen to make Frank Lampard’s 100th appearance for England a game to remember, the Mail Online understands. The Chelsea man is set to join Gerrard and club teammate Ashley Cole as the only current internationals to hit a century of England caps, and all three have...

Gerrard keen on management role

Steven Gerrard has said that it would be a dream come true to manage Liverpool, the Metro understands. The Reds captain sees his future in club management, and his ambition is to take the top job at Anfield when it becomes available....

Gerrard bemoans tough build up to United clash

Steven Gerrard has admitted that Liverpool aren’t in perfect shape after a tough week leading up to Sunday’s clash with Manchester United, according to the Metro. Brendan Rodger’s men needed extra time to get past League One side Notts County in the League Cup third round on Tuesday evening...