Gerrard article on the site

[DT]

Just read the article by Chris on here.

http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/latest.html

It's hard, but I gotsta agree.

[johnb]

Originally Posted by The Daytripper

Just read the article by Chris on here.

http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/latest.html

It's hard, but I gotsta agree.

Agree with every word. Well in Smithy.

[Paul]

There's nothing there by Chris, apart from the player power thing from a few weeks ago. Is that what you meant, DT? If not, could you paste it on here?

[DT]

You got it Paul!

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First and foremost, from a personal perspective, the loss of Steven Gerrard wouldn't hurt me. I've never taken to the lad, or felt any association with him. I've considered him arrogant and above his station for a considerable period.

A betrayal from someone you've never trusted or even liked, doesn't hurt nearly as much as a treacherous act from a loved one. To me, Gerrard is like a slut I never trusted, but kept around because it suited my own ends.


It is the Reds who have adopted an 'In Stevie we trust,' attitude who would be hit the hardest by any impending act of treason. The man on the street who lived his own dream through the tenacious young Scouser will endure a greater sense of betrayal.

Gerrard's on-pitch determination and drive led them to believe he cared as much about the club as they did. He has appeared as the epitome and manifestation of the club's enduring spirit, even in darker times.


Whether Steven stays or goes now, it's obvious that this isn't the case. He is tainted. Steven Gerrard primary cares about Steven Gerrard, one feels money would be a secondary concern, closely followed by that abortion known as the England national team.

Maybe the fans and fortunes of Liverpool FC would scrape into the top 10…who knows?


"I've been here all my career and never thought about playing for anyone else," he said when linked with Chelsea last summer. "I'm ready to commit myself to the club's future."

He did, he signed a four-year contract. Then what changed, Steven? What a difference nine months made. Things did get worse, but in the last month things have begun to look a hell of a lot more promising that they did in September 2003.


Liverpool Football Club then undertook a quest to acquiesce to Gerrard's every desire when his unhappiness was expressed.

The underperforming manager was disposed of, one of the finest coaches in Europe was acquired with the promise of major investment into the club to allow major investment into the team.

The board and Ric Parry have passed their most important test with flying colours, and it's with confidence that we move forward into this new era with Parry as the primary decision maker.

Gerrard doesn't see it that way. We hear your "deep rooted" concerns, Steven and by golly we're with you 100%, but they are being addressed with due care. What exactly are the club not doing, that they possibly could be at this time?


From a somewhat distanced perspective, feeding only on the reliable word of numerous 'sources' it appears he doesn't even see fit, at the age of 24, to give the new regime an opportunity to outline their plans.

Apparently, he doesn't feel he owes us that much.
Why? Is it because he thinks we wont be challenging? I don't buy it. We will be challenging. I honestly believe that the long-term prosperity of Liverpool Football Club is more secure than it is at Stamford Bridge.

At Liverpool, Gerrard has the chance to shine, to be the centrepiece of a brand new era, where he will be the star of the show, he will be the individual upon whom the most adoration is showered with the opportunity to have a team build around him.

At Chelsea, he's isn't at a great or respected club, he's vying for attention with hometown cockney wideboys and foreign mercenaries, overshadowed by Lampard just like he is with England and watched over by a fickle Russian dictator who buys only on reputation and is likely to bail when he becomes tired of destroying English football.

As for Mourihno? What price on the manager's job being available again next season if the League or Champions League isn't captured? I wouldn't mind a few quid, that's for sure. Where is the stability, security and guarantee of success there, Steven?


Is it because his England place will be under threat? I don't buy it. His place is as secure as the Captain's. The only thing that remains is the money and the - questionable - lure of London.


If this were a foreign player, it would be understandable. If Gerrard was leaving Liverpool for a foreign club, a la McManaman, it would be easier to take.

But for the Scouse-as-Lennon-heart-and-soul-of-the-club Liverpool captain to consider leaving his home city for the riches, excesses, pomposity, insincerity and snobbery of Owl' Landan Town is a bitch slap that wouldn't look out of place in the histrionic world of professional wrestling. As they say, you couldn't make this stuff up…


It wouldn't be like he was only selling out his club and the fans, but his city and his roots too. He would be turning his back on us, looking down upon us with distain and with his nose in the air.


By refusing to deny any speculation and by giving serious consideration to this move, Gerrard has already done this. Even if he eventually decides to stay, he'll forever be tainted.

If you want to go, Steven, I'll happily shine ya' shoes for ya', Mistah. Now don't let our Shankly Gates hit you in the ass on the way out.


To quote Tolkien, "Fealty with love, valour with Honour, disloyalty with vengeance."

Chris Smith

[Bamo]

Still think some are being quick to judge - but that quote is class

To quote Tolkien, "Fealty with love, valour with Honour, disloyalty with vengeance."

[Tom R]

Originally Posted by Bamo

Still think some are being quick to judge - but that quote is class

To quote Tolkien, "Fealty with love, valour with Honour, disloyalty with vengeance."

Too quick to judge??
Don't you feel like he's treated you like a total twat? Because that's what he's done to all of us.

All it takes is three words "I'm not leaving", and he could have nipped it all in the bud. Lampard & Terry haven't shy to run their mouths off have they? Nor has Morinho, nor has the gobshite Chairman, Kenyon.

Even if I didn't know for a fact that he's going, then the evidence is there clearly for all to see.
You don't have to be Albert Frankenstein to work it out ;-)

[Hermes]

Originally Posted by Tom R

there clearly for all to see.
You don't have to be Albert Frankenstein to work it out ;-)

Ah yes, Frankenstein. Didn't he stitch someone up as well?

[DT]

And then he spent the rest of his life on the run....

[Paul]

Chris, it's hard to write this without sounding like a patronising twat (and I don't mean to be), but your writing style is loads better than the last time I read a long-ish piece by you. That was a great read. Cheers.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Paul

Chris, it's hard to write this without sounding like a patronising twat (and I don't mean to be), but your writing style is loads better than the last time I read a long-ish piece by you. That was a great read. Cheers.

Nice one Paul, cheers for the feedback mate. always welcome.

[Kopite]

Excellent piece Chris, nice one. Agree with everything you have said (a first hey? )

At least now we will know what is going on.

[Podge]

I'm so glad england are out, so we can get this
sorry mess sorted out. I haven't been able to think
about anything else. My whole outlook on football
will change if (when) he walks out on us. I'm probably
being naive to think he might not go considering all the
evidence. Clutching at straws really.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Kopite

Excellent piece Chris, nice one. Agree with everything you have said (a first hey? )

At least now we will know what is going on.

Well Colin, if me and you are agreeing it just proves that there are no variables here. The verdict on Gerrard now seems to be universal. Its probably the first time in donkeys years that, as a set of fans, we're all in total agreement about something.

[aikido]

Excellent post. Hitting the nail on the head. My head!!

I realise now that i've been one of those fans who believed Gerrard was Liverpool thru and thru, the type who would rather get relegated with the club than leave.
Let the cocknocker go to Chelsea, his refusal to comment on the situation has shown him in his true light.


Liverpool Forever.

[Kopite]

Originally Posted by Chris

Well Colin, if me and you are agreeing it just proves that there are no variables here. The verdict on Gerrard now seems to be universal. Its probably the first time in donkeys years that, as a set of fans, we're all in total agreement about something.

If he wants to betray his Scouse heritage for 30 pieces of silver then f**k him. There are more important things in life than money.

[Scousewegian]

I cant understand how any Liverpool supporter can think write this.

"First and foremost, from a personal perspective, the loss of Steven Gerrard wouldn't hurt me. I've never taken to the lad, or felt any association with him. I've considered him arrogant and above his station for a considerable period.

A betrayal from someone you've never trusted or even liked, doesn't hurt nearly as much as a treacherous act from a loved one. To me, Gerrard is like a slut I never trusted, but kept around because it suited my own ends."

To me he was a legend in the making, someone to look up to.
A scouse lad who was living the dream.
He looked aftyer all his mates and his family and from people who know him a decent lad and a great footballer.
IF he goes I will be gutted and angry as I think he owed us at least two years but I cant understand how you could write that.

[sammya]

Originally Posted by Podge

I'm so glad england are out, so we can get this
sorry mess sorted out. I haven't been able to think
about anything else. My whole outlook on football
will change if (when) he walks out on us. I'm probably
being naive to think he might not go considering all the
evidence. Clutching at straws really.

that's the worst poem ever. It doesn't even rhyme