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.
Alex Mathie helped kickstart the Kevin Keegan Premier League revolution at Newcastle as the Liverpool legend transformed the Tyneside club’s fortunes.
And the Scot is adamant Steven Gerrard could have a similar impact if the Magpies’ new Saudi-led billionaire owners target the Rangers boss.
Former England skipper Gerrard is reportedly a leading contender alongside Belgian boss Roberto Martinez and Villarreal manager Unai Emery for the soon-to-be-vacant St James’ Park hot-seat.Mathie can see exactly why the Ibrox gaffer - contracted until 2024 in Govan - would appeal to the super-rich Saudis.The former Magpies striker also believes it is a role Gerrard would seriously consider if he was handed a blank cheque book at the richest club in
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