Gerrard the Captain

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Just a point that hasn't really been mentioned yet after the Derby (and if it has, I apologise for wasting everybody's time may I burn in the deepest regions of hell for all eternity), and that was Gerrard's performance not only as a player, but as the captain.

 

Far too often we see him taking a back seat with contentious issues, or situations involving his team mates that may get out of hand; I referring to instances like Mascherano at Old Trafford, where Gerrard was very reluctant to approach the ref, or calm his team mate down. Or indeed do anything. I seem to remember Aurelio playing the peacemaker, which says it all really.

 

However- on Saturday, not only was he well up for it, but Gerrard was every bit the team player, the inspirational captain. When it got heated with Kuyt and that over rated tool Fellaini, Gerrard was right in, pushing both Kuyt and the powder keg that is Mascherano away from the situation. He never shirked a tackle, and when he was clattered by Neville early on, he could have got up and made a scene but he just dusted himself down (ridding himself of any Neville germs) and got on with it.

 

He really impressed me with this side of his performance on Saturday. We have lacked real leadership at times, even with Carragher in the ranks, so it was great to see. He also helped Lucas throughout, enabling the Brazilian to play with more confidence and put in a great showing.

 

More of the same please, Stevie! Starting with the Arse on Weds.

 

He impressed me as well on the night, and I have been one of his biggest critics as a captain - Keep up the good work Stevie......