He's going nowhere.

[Paul]

Finally, he's letting his heart do the talking, rather than his agent's wallet.

 

Gerrard: 'I will lift that trophy'

 

Dominic Fifield in Istanbul

Wednesday May 25, 2005

The Guardian

 

Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool not to pass up the opportunity of claiming the club's first European Cup in 21 years tonight as they attempt to spark a new era of dominance at Anfield.

The England midfielder is convinced he will fulfil a childhood dream by emulating Emlyn Hughes, Phil Thompson and Graeme Souness in lifting the trophy. Yet he will remind his team-mates before kick-off that this is effectively a chance in a lifetime.

 

"We have to make sure we don't have any regrets at the final whistle, that we have given every drop when that time comes," said Gerrard. "This is the biggest game of our lives, so we have to give everything we have, and to come back with a winner's medal in the biggest club competition around would mean the world to me. But I will lift that trophy. I know I will. We have world-class players and, believe me, they are in the mood to do this.

"It's so important for the future of Liverpool. Imagine how much that would help us in terms of prestige and attracting top-class players, plus the financial impact it would have.

 

"This is the ultimate. There will be a lot of pressure to perform but you just have to deal with that. The pressure only comes in big games and that's where you want to be, but maybe there is even more on Milan. I hope they under-estimate us because, if they do, they are in for the shock of their lives."

[Big Noel]

I think the key point is not to have any regrets at the end. If each player gives everything and plays to the best of their ability, then we'll win.

[Jari37]

first time I've heard soft lad sound like a captain. COME ON REDMEN.

[Al Campbell]

The bit about how a win can help us sign top players for next season is a sign he wants to remain a part of the Rafalution.