His final Liverpool presser, at Melwood, before a home game… ever… unless he comes back, which is something he’s already said he would like to do.
Steven Gerrard will Hollywood his last pass on the hallowed Anfield turf this Saturday when Liverpool take on Crystal Palace, unless he comes back [see previous paragraph].
The midfielder will jet off to Los Angeles to play for LA Galaxy in MLS but has vowed to, one day, return to the club he supported as a cub [see opening two paragraphs].
This is how his final pow-wow with the media went down.
Early wobbles
Seems like Steven Gerrard decided to catch an early flight to america pic.twitter.com/km1zwvv4Go
— David Knott (@Dknott1) May 14, 2015
He showed up and, very quickly, aimed for the stars
“I want to win the game, desperately. I want to end on a high.” – Steven Gerrard #LFC pic.twitter.com/f0gpznnadH — David Lynch (@LynchMDavid) May 14, 2015
A nice tempo-setter
Packed Steven #Gerrard press conference at Melwood #LFC “I am really proud of what I have achieved” pic.twitter.com/ZKhRVp7kg8
— juliette ferrington (@juliette_grace) May 14, 2015
Two FA Cups, three League Cups, a European Cup, two Super Cups and a UEFA Cup… and a Community Shield. Fifth top scorer of all time at the club. A lot to be proud of. His finest moment as a Red?
Gerrard on Istanbul: “It was the best night of my life. It’s going to go down in history as the best ever Champions League Final.” — Tony Barrett (@TonyBarretTimes) May 14, 2015
He called Everton ‘The Blue Noses’
Asked about his greatest memories at Anfield, two moments sprung to mind.
‘The Everton game when I got the hat trick. After so much stick off the Bluenoses, it was nice.’
His sheer charisma shone through
Not enough for this sarcastic chap.
Watching Steven Gerrard press conference, God I’ll miss that massive smile and infectious laughter he brings.
— Scott Law (@therealscottlaw) May 14, 2015
The one(s) that got away
‘Not winning the Premier League will be a dent (in that pride) and that is a regret. But sitting here now with 708 appearances I’ve achieved a lot more than I thought I would be.’
Sage advice for the man that wants a song on The Kop Gerrard is out the door, but he believes Raheem Sterling should stay No better coach for young players than Brendan Rodgers…
@Gerrard8FanPage press conference. @LivEchonews @LivEchoLFC #StevenGerrard #raheemsterling pic.twitter.com/HWts3ytUL0 — Mike (@mikepriceme) May 14, 2015
As for the best coach he ever played under. It could only be one man.
Gerrard: “I owe a lot to Gerard Houllier. He was like a father figure to me.”
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarretTimes) May 14, 2015
Good point here
Where’s Glen Johnson’s farewell press conference? #LFC #StevenGerrard — Ben Grounds (@Ben_Islington) May 14, 2015
Dig in lads
Press duties over, the midfielder was presented with this delightful and, no doubt, delicious cake.
The cake presented to Steven Gerrard at his farewell press conference pic.twitter.com/xJlUlfdj3W
— James Carroll (@James_Carroll84) May 14, 2015
Unlike Gerrard’s Liverpool career, the cake did not last so long
That Steven Gerrard cake after the hacks had their say. #LFC pic.twitter.com/wxYQzkx9Qn — Andy Kelly (@AndyK_LivNews) May 14, 2015
No better way to wash down some cake than with a nice brew
Steven Gerrard mugs will be available in the shop on Saturday pic.twitter.com/XO6cKu7Kqy
— Hat scarf or a badge (@hatscarforabadg) May 14, 2015
