Steven gerrard and alex ferguson hilarious interview by darren farley. The full sir alex ferguson interview with charlie rose talks retirement. Gerrard eventually established himself in liverpools first team in 19992000, two years after owen. Sir alex ferguson harsh on steven gerrard brendan rodgers. Ian ferguson pinpoints the area of improvement for rangers. Manager wrote in his book that that gerrard was not a top. Gerrard also won the pfa young player of the year award in 2001 and the pfa players player of the year in 2006.
Sir alex ferguson sent old trafford stalwart to speak to reds skipper. 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. In his new book, ferguson admitted that he always believed that, with their history and. Oct 24, 20 sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. Published on feb 11, 2014 the former manchester united coach discusses quotes from sir alex fergusons book that steven gerrard is not a top player and jordan hendersons running style pose a. The former manchester united manager felt the england captain seldom had a. Oh, and he finished third in the voting for the 2005 ballon dor award.
Zinedine zidane has told sir alex ferguson his verdict on steven gerrard is wrong. On that liverpool youth team, owen was the boss and gerrard was there to serve him. Rangers are set to step up their interest in aberdeen midfielder lewis ferguson in the summer. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard. Steven gerrard claims sir alex ferguson s opinion of him that he is not a top, top player left him feeling gutted, but revealed ferguson tried to sign him for manchester united on multiple. When sir alex ferguson wrote in his autobiography that steven gerrard was. Mar 21, 2016 best quotes on steven gerrard posted by. Nov 18, 20 when sir alex ferguson wrote in his autobiography that steven gerrard was not a top, top player, football fans and experts across the country already felt the former manchester united boss. Ian ferguson is confident steven gerrard has rangers on the right track despite a second unsuccessful campaign at ibrox the 39yearold is set to end the term without any silverware after an alarming collapse in the weeks after rangers returned to action following the winter break. How steven gerrard responded when sir alex ferguson said. Nov 29, 20 steven gerrard left gutted by sir alex fergusons book slur hannah duncan friday 29 nov 20 4. Mar 06, 2020 the 4 burning rangers questions steven gerrard s letdowns must answer barry ferguson barry ferguson would love nothing more than the chance to take the current squad by the scruff of the neck. Rangers legend ian ferguson gives steven gerrard transfer. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said.
Steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england team. Former manchester united manager ferguson made the comment in his book, my autobiography, but rodgers said the criticism was unjustified. Sep 23, 2015 ten things we learned from steven gerrards book, my story the former liverpool midfielder on reveals all on the slip, his favourite teammates and main man philippe coutinho guardian sport. When i was at liverpool fc, gary neville used to try and get me to join manchester united. Steven gerrards honest response to sir alex ferguson saying he. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop lfchistory stats. Liverpool manager brendan rodgers strongly disputes claims in sir alex ferguson s new book that steven gerrard was never a world class player, while rodgers also belives daniel sturridge can be one of the top strikers in europe. Im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top player, claimed alex ferguson in his autobiography. Steven gerrard is the former captain of liverpool football team and of the england national football team and is the only player ever to have scored in a fa cup final, a league cup final, a uefa cup final and a champions league. A report in a sunday newspaper claimed ibrox boss steven gerrard has placed 20yearold ferguson and.
Oct 22, 20 sir alex ferguson has claimed steven gerrard and frank lampard are not world class players, despite admitting earlier this year that it would have been a dream to sign gerrard ferguson claims. This fascinating account of his lifelong obsession with football and the thrills of playing at the top level is now available in an abridged version that is perfect for all young football fans. Ferguson must be the only person with any knowledge of football who does not regard steven as a worldclass player. Sir alex ferguson s obsession with liverpool, and steven gerrard in particular, has perplexed kenny dalglish. Anyone who purchased sir alex ferguson s 20 autobiography will have read some interesting comments the former manchester united manager made about liverpool icon steven gerrard. In the aftermath of the release of fergusons book in 20, gerrard appeared to shrug off the scots remarks, claiming he tried to sign him as a.
Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex fergusons claims that. Sep 02, 2006 steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england team. Feb 11, 2014 the former manchester united coach discusses quotes from sir alex fergusons book that steven gerrard is not a top player and jordan hendersons running style pose a problem for the anfield. Sir alex ferguson seems to have made a slight u turn on his opinions of steven gerrard.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his. The 39yearold is set to end the term without any silverware after an. Nov 16, 20 alex ferguson may claim gerrard is not, or was not, as good as paul scholes, but paul scholes played in a manchester united side packed with other top, top players. Nov 12, 20 liverpool midfielder steven gerrard has revealed sir alex ferguson tried to sign him for manchester united despite the exreds bosss cutting comments about the player in his autobiography. Former ibrox hero barry ferguson has warned steven gerrard he needs to win a trophy for rangers to have a successful season the light blues take on hamilton on saturday in. Shantanu gupta march 21, 2016 sir alex ferguson in 2005. So, was fergie just trying to sell some books with his 20 claim. Mar, 2014 steven gerrard and the top, top chop how a line from sir alex ferguson got the world wondering just how good the liverpool and england midfielder really is gerrard to leave liverpool. Aberdeen midfielder lewis ferguson tops steven gerrards. Steven gerrard opens about how he felt when sir alex fergusons hot. The claim that steven gerrard, a man described by zinedine zidane and pele as world. Steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player.
Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven. Ferguson said he felt gerrard was never a top, top player but it doesnt seem to bother the liverpool and england skipper too much. Feb 07, 2020 former ibrox hero barry ferguson has warned steven gerrard he needs to win a trophy for rangers to have a successful season the light blues take on hamilton on saturday in the scottish cup fifth. Sir alex ferguson has claimed that liverpool are eight players short of constructing a squad that could win the premier league and questioned steven gerrard s reputation as one of the best.
The former manchester united manager felt the england captain seldom had a kick when coming up against a midfield of roy keane. Steven gerrards honest response to sir alex ferguson. Zidane, once acclaimed as the worlds finest footballer and. Steven gerrards honest response to sir alex ferguson saying. Oct 26, 20 alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. What sir alex ferguson said in 2004 shows what he really thought. Thats why sir alex fergusons recent memoir his second was so disappointing. Barry ferguson makes silverware claim as he sends gerrard.
Steven gerrard is the former captain of liverpool football team and of the england national football team, and is the only player ever to have scored in a fa cup. On another team, gerrard might have been the main player. Sir alex ferguson seems to have made a slight uturn on his opinions of steven gerrard. Steven gerrard gives honest response to safs not a top top player. I tried to bring steven gerrard to manchester united. Steven gerrards honest response to sir alex ferguson saying he wasnt a top, top player josh lawless in football last updated 3. Best quotes on steven gerrard footie central football blog. Sep, 2015 steven gerrard has revealed sir alex ferguson just laughed at rafa benitez as he watched his famous fact rant in 2009. Steven gerrard gutted at sir alex fergusons book slur. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard, liverpool and more.
Sep 30, 2012 steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven. Sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. The book is a great insight into his mind and character, and the leadership qualities he so clearly possesses. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the s. Sir alex ferguson gave his true opinion about steven gerrard in. Sir alex ferguson harsh on steven gerrard bbc sport. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple. Rangers legend barry ferguson has praised club manager steven gerrard, saying rangers suddenly feels like rangers again. Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex fergusons claims. Liverpool and england midfielder steven gerrard was not a top, top player according to sir alex ferguson. Oct 22, 20 in his explosive new book, sir alex ferguson writes of wayne rooneys desire to leave, how david beckham became too big for his boots, why steven gerrard isnt as good as paul scholes and how. The 39yearold is set to end the term without any silverware after an alarming collapse in the weeks after rangers returned to action following the winter break.
Oct 22, 20 gerrards matchwinning qualities are acknowledged, however, as is liverpools fanatical support. Steven gerrard attempts to block a cross against bournemouth in the fa cup. Steven gerrard wants to know if sir alex ferguson really thinks. Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of my story by steven gerrard, read by michael ryan. David dewata this book focuses on the last few years of sgs life with liverpool. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple factual. Rangers legend barry ferguson sings steven gerrards praises. Barry ferguson makes silverware claim as he sends gerrard warning. Liverpool captain steven gerrard says he wasnt bothered by.
Steven gerrard and the top, top chop ken early football. Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex ferguson s claims that steven gerrard is not a top, top player liverpool manager dismisses claims in sir alex ferguson s autobiography that steven gerrard. Steven gerrard had a very honest response to sir alex ferguson not rating him as highly as many others did. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard, liverpool andmore in new book david beckham surrendered his talents in favour of fame, sir alex ferguson has revealed in his explosive new book, my autobiography. Sir alex ferguson s autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie 5 but liverpool fans took particular delight that yannick bolasie had steven gerrard s book. The 4 burning rangers questions steven gerrard s letdowns must answer barry ferguson barry ferguson would love nothing more than the chance to take the current squad by the scruff of the neck. Steven gerrard my story 2015 part 01 audiobook youtube. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the souldestroying tensions and the highoctane thrills of the modern game. Sir alex ferguson, on the brink of his 11th premier league title, has publicly questioned steven gerrard s credentials for winning the football writers. If you were looking for the player you would replace keane with, it would be gerrard, without question. His performances over the years have spoken much louder than any of ferguson s. Explore books by steven gerrard with our selection at. Gerrard is six months younger than owen but he was 18 months behind in physical development.
Steven george gerrard mbe born 30 may 1980 is an english professional football manager and former player who manages scottish premiership club rangers. Oct 01, 2016 steven gerrard left a lasting impression on me, when, as a sixteen year old growing up in a small town in central india, i watched his heroic team make the comeback of all comebacks, better known as the miracle of istanbul these days. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop how a line from sir alex ferguson got the world wondering just how good the liverpool and england midfielder really is gerrard to leave liverpool. Steven gerrard had a very honest response to sir alex ferguson not. The 4 burning rangers questions steven gerrards letdowns. With liverpool sitting top of the league going into the new year, the spanish coach reacted to fergies comments about the fixtures list favouring manchester uniteds rivals. Liverpool hero steven gerrard has made a sly dig at manchester uniteds legendary former boss sir alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson gave his true opinion about steven. Gerrard was not a top, top player yet sir alex ferguson didnt hold gerrard in such high esteem, writing in his 20 autobiography. Dec 16, 2017 sir alex fergusons autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie 5 but liverpool fans took particular delight that yannick bolasie had steven gerrards book in his cabinet credit. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop ken early on how a line from alex ferguson got the world wondering just how good the liverpool and england midfielder really is. Brendan rodgers says harsh fergie was wrong about steven gerrard. Doc andy massey cleared the room, i took off my shorts and underpants and had one.
Steven george gerrard, mbe, has won several awards including the most valuable player in the champions league in 200405 and pfa player of the year in 2006, ahead of frank lampard and thierry henry. Ferguson played over 400 games for rangers, winning 15 trophies across a combined years at the club. Sir alex ferguson has claimed steven gerrard and frank lampard are not world class players, despite admitting earlier this year that it would have been a dream to sign gerrard. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham. Ten things we learned from steven gerrards book, my story. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In an interview with the sunday times in 2004, ferguson waxed lyrical about liverpools talisman. Ian ferguson is confident steven gerrard has rangers on the right track despite a second unsuccessful campaign at ibrox.
Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple factual errors in book. Sir alex ferguson questions steven gerrards playerof. Steven gerrard how i came close to joining manchester. Lewis ferguson ended steven gerrards hopes of leading rangers out at the betfred cup final as his late winner earned a 10 triumph for aberdeen at hampden. Fergie wrong about gerrard rodgers video dailymotion. Steven gerrard is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc and a key member of the england team. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the souldestroying tensions and the highoctane thrills of the modern game as never before. The former manchester united coach discusses quotes from sir alex ferguson s book that steven gerrard is not a top player and jordan hendersons running style pose a problem for the anfield. Oct 24, 20 brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex ferguson s claims that steven gerrard is not a top, top player liverpool manager dismisses claims in sir alex ferguson s autobiography that steven gerrard.