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. Sir alex ferguson was wrong about liverpools steven gerrard. Brendan rodgers says harsh fergie was wrong about steven gerrard. When i was at liverpool fc, gary neville used to try and get me to join manchester united. I tried to bring steven gerrard to manchester united. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said he. Alex fergusons remarks not credible, says brendan rodgers. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard, liverpool and more. There are few surprises really and i didnt think anyone, except possibly owen hargreaves and steven gerrard would have any reason for complaint. Sir alex ferguson questions steven gerrards playerof. As the only player ever to have scored in a fa cup final, a league cup final, a uefa cup final and a champions league final, steven gerrard is an inspiration to fans and. Steven gerrard wants to know if sir alex ferguson really thinks. The england captain was one of several players subjected to jibes. Oct 23, 20 the prominent billboard at manchester piccadilly train station advertises sir alex fergusons latest autobiography, his first for 14 years.
Dec 16, 2017 everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson books on his shelf at home. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the story of the highs and lows of a twentyyear career at the top of english and world football. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham. Steven gerrard shows flashes of sir alex ferguson in. Sir alex ferguson on steven gerrard the stats that prove. Interestingly, alex ferguson did instruct his united players to tempt steven gerrard with an old trafford move on england duty in 2005, but unsurprisingly failed miserably. Alex ferguson s book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard. Steven gerrard makes liverpool and manchester united. The claim that steven gerrard, a man described by zinedine zidane and pele as world. Former liverpool captain steven gerrard has named roy keane as the best midfielder of his era in the premier league and revealed he would like to invite exmanchester united boss sir alex ferguson. Steven gerrard is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain o. Former liverpool captain steven gerrard has stated his confidence that the reds will not suffer the same problems that manchester united have when jurgen klopp leaves the club.
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. Hes got that unbelievable engine, desire, determination. Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven gerrard and. Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex fergusons claims. Sir alex fergusons compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented europ. He reveals elements of his character that led him to make some of the decisions that shaped the modern era of football and specifically, the premier league. Explore books by steven gerrard with our selection at. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. 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. Liverpool captain steven gerrard says he wasnt bothered by the comments made by sir alex ferguson following the release of the former. If you were looking for the player you would replace keane with, it would be gerrard, without question.
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. 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. Liverpool and england midfielder steven gerrard was not a top, top player according to sir alex ferguson. Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven. Not that vieira lacks anything, but gerrard does more. Sep, 2015 in his book, which is being serialised in the daily mail, gerrard was critical of benitezs infamous facts speech directed at alex ferguson back in january 2009 when liverpool were. The book highlights ferguson s ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. Thats why sir alex ferguson s recent memoir his second was so disappointing.
Ferguson chose the gilded rooms of the institute of. But liverpool fans took particular delight that yannick bolasie had steven gerrard s book. My autobiography, ghostwritten by journalist henry winter, which went on to win the sports book of the year honour at the british book awards. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said he wasnt a top, top player. Sir alex fergusons assessment of steven gerrard was wrong. Steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson showdown farley and reid. Nov 16, 20 im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top player, claimed alex ferguson in his autobiography. Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of my story by steven gerrard, read by michael ryan. Liverpool manager brendan rodgers has dismissed alex ferguson s assessment that steven gerrard was not a top, top player as just not credible. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. Zidane, once acclaimed as the worlds finest footballer and.
Sir alex ferguson harsh on steven gerrard brendan rodgers. Nov 29, 20 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. Steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars. Oct 31, 2018 jim white reckons steven gerrard s withering response to a reporter showed flashes of sir alex ferguson the rangers boss snapped at one reporters line of questioning aimed at midfielder jordan.
Nov 29, 20 steven gerrard was upset by sir alex fergusons assessment picture. Sir alex ferguson claimed gerrard was not a top,top player in his new autobiography in the aftermath of euro 2012, bayern munich wanted to sign him. Brendan rodgers should have read sir alex fergusons book in. 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. 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. Sir alex ferguson, on the brink of his 11th premier league title, has publicly questioned steven gerrard s credentials for winning the football writers. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop ken early football. The former manchester united boss from 198620 devoted a chapter to beckham, whom he calls a marvelous boy, and. Liverpool hero steven gerrard has made a sly dig at manchester uniteds legendary former boss sir alex ferguson. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said.
Steven gerrard is the former captain of liverpool football team and of the england national football team and is the only player ever t. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the s. 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. Liverpool boss brendan rodgers has defended captain steven gerrard after sir alex ferguson claimed he is not a top, top player. 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.
But i did find his comments about steven gerrard very strange. Getty steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player. What sir alex ferguson said in 2004 shows what he really thought. Revised and updated with new material from the paperback edition. Dec 24, 2011 steven and alex have three daughters, lillyella born 23 february 2004, lexie 9 may 2006 and lourdes born 2 november 2011. Sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. 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. Steven gerrard my story 2015 part 01 audiobook youtube. Steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson showdown farley and.
Steven george gerrard mbe born 30 may 1980 is an english professional football manager and former player who manages scottish premiership club rangers. Published on oct 21, 2015 at a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book. Steven gerrard how i came close to joining manchester. You have to read between the lines but his account at the helm of united for 26 years presents a great lesson in organizational management. Ten things we learned from steven gerrards book, my story. Steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player. 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. Exmanchester united defender on sir alex ferguson, david moyes and that famous steven gerrard stat. Honest assessment of alex fergusons time in charge at manchester united. He has become the most influential player in england, bar none. Roy race was a comic book hero and steven gerrard is a reallife one. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple.
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. Manager wrote in his book that that gerrard was not a top. Im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top. I tried to bring steven gerrard to manchester united but hes not a top, top player liverpool and england midfielder steven gerrard was not a top, top player according to. Best quotes on steven gerrard footie central football blog. Jim white reckons steven gerrard s withering response to a reporter showed flashes of sir alex ferguson the rangers boss snapped at one reporters. Sir alex ferguson s autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple factual. 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. Oct 24, 20 sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. 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. This book provides an interesting insight into sir alex fergusons personality and mind set. The former manchester united manager famously wrote in his autobiography that he didnt believe gerrard was a top, top player.
Sir alex ferguson seems to have made a slight uturn on his opinions of steven gerrard. Steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars as. Steven gerrard sends message to kenny dalglish amid. Jan 09, 2020 former liverpool captain steven gerrard has stated his confidence that the reds will not suffer the same problems that manchester united have when jurgen klopp leaves the club. Steven gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of liverpool fc, but as a key member of the england. Steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars as he channels sir alex ferguson the ibrox boss borrowed a phrase from the legendary manchester united manager after watching his side.
The book highlights fergusons ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. In an interview with the sunday times in 2004, ferguson waxed lyrical about liverpools talisman. Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of my story by steven gerrard, read by michael ryan 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 final. Sir alex fergusons autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie. Liverpool have the perfect premier league transfer target.
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. Alex ferguson is obviously one of the most successful coaches the game has ever had. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sir alex ferguson made the bold call to suggest gerrard could replace roy keane. Steven gerrard and alex ferguson hilarious interview by darren farley.
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. 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. Zinedine zidane has told sir alex ferguson his verdict on steven gerrard is wrong. The full sir alex ferguson interview with charlie rose talks retirement. 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. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven. Sir alex ferguson on his world class players guardian live. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop the irish times. 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. Darren farley is back with paul reid this time as steven gerrard having strong words with sir alex over his autobiography. If you dont have a player like steven gerrard, who is the engine room, it can affect the whole team. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised. 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.
At a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book. Mohamed salah and liverpool keep benefiting from genius. May 12, 2019 steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars as he channels sir alex ferguson the ibrox boss borrowed a phrase from the legendary manchester united manager after watching his side. Oct 24, 20 brendan rodgers should have read sir alex fergusons book in full before retaliating to news stories.
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