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.
Roy Keane explains why he wouldn't have put up with Steven Gerrard's behaviour at Man Utd
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRoy Keane says Steven Gerrard's attempts to quit Liverpool back in the day wouldn't have been tolerated at Manchester United.
Two decades ago, Gerrard came very close to joining Chelsea. In two consecutive summers – 2004 and 2005 – the former England star was linked with a blockbuster move to Stamford Bridge, and even handed in a transfer request to try and force the switch.
He ultimately rescinded the request and stayed at Liverpool, though a similar situation involving Gerrard's midfield partner, Xabi Alonso, nearly unfolded a few years later.
According to former Reds boss Rafa Benitez, Alonso refused to take part in a Champions League match in 2008 because he was on the verge of a move to Arsenal and didn't want to be cup tied. READ MORE: Roy Keane fires nine-word demand to Erik ten Hag that Man United supporters will agree with READ MORE: Steven Gerrard reveals Sir Alex Ferguson talks after seeking out Manchester United great While talking it over with Benitez and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, Keane said Gerrard and Alonso would've been ostracised if they'd attempted something similar as United players. "Jamie, you’re a Liverpool lad.
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