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 has doubled down defence of Alfredo Morelos and insisted he didn’t deserve to be red carded for his elbow on Mark Connolly.The Colombian was booked after catching the Dundee United stopper during an aerial challenge in Rangers' 2-1 victory at Tannadice.
Gers strike legend Ally McCoist branded the striker “crazy” for the 12th minute incident but Gerrard is adamant referee Steven McLean made the right decision to only show him a yellow card.
And the Ibrox gaffer was delighted after James Tavernier’s stunning free kick - his 17th goal of a remarkable season - and Connor Goldson ’s header either side of Liam Smith’s strike for the Tangerines earned a hardfought three points.
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