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.
Steven Gerrard becomes instant meme as he channels inner Ralph Hasenhuttl
dailystar.co.ukSteven Gerrard became an instant meme after channeling his inner Ralph Hasenhuttl against Manchester City, joked Jamie Carragher.It came immediately after Leon Bailey's equaliser at Villa Park in a brilliant 1-1 draw for Aston Villa.
After Erling Haaland's back-to-back hat-tricks in the Premier League, Gerrard's men appeared to be the next lambs for slaughter.But while the Norwegian sensation did get on the scoresheet, City's attacking prowess was successfully tamed to prevent a goal-fest on Saturday evening. READ MORE: Thomas Tuchel goes absolutely nuts watching Conor Gallagher from the touchline And Villa needed just one shot on target to make an impact after some fine work from Jacob Ramsey saw Bailey fire past Ederson, leaving the Brazilian with no chance.
It saw Villa Park erupt with celebration - including in the dugout.Well, momentarily at least, as Gerrard's emotions got the best of him before he turned back to his bench to calm himself down - as well as his staff.
It evoked memories of Southampton manager Hasenhuttl, whose similar reaction went viral.Even Carragher said in co-commentary: "Stevie has just become an instant meme."But while the Liverpool legend can go home happy with a point, Gerrard admitted he was mystified by the decision to rule Philippe Coutinho's goal out as offside.
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