Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Kemar Roofe has received a two-match ban for a tackle in the match against St Johnstone last Wednesday despite an appeal.The English striker was pulled up by a three-person disciplinary panel after a challenge on midfielder Murray Davidson on the stretch.The tackle was deemed worthy of a yellow card at the time by referee David Munro but that prompted further action from the governing body.Ibrox manager Steven Gerrard believed there was little intent behind Roofe's actions and confirmed the club would be appealing the charge after "analysing the situation".
He was charged for the tackle on Friday last week, setting up a fast-track hearing that took place on Wednesday afternoon - and its outcome has landed him with a suspension.
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