Gerrard vows to win World Cup, Premier League in 2010May 15th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has vowed to turn 2010 into the greatest season of his life by winning the World Cup with England and title with Anfield. The Anfield skipper's Premier League hopes are all but over as he looks ahead to two crucial World Cup qualifiers for England next month.
Gerrard stunned to be named Football Writers' Player of the Year.May 14th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 28, pipped Manchester United's Ryan Giggs by 10 votes to pick up the Football Writers' Association award. Gerrard, who takes the honour back to Anfield for the first time since John Barnes in 1990, said: "I'm delighted but surprised.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard voted Footballer of the Year by England's journalistsMay 13th, 2009 Liverpool's Gerrard voted Footballer of the YearLONDON — Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writer's Association after the midfielder's efforts helped put the Reds in contention for their first Premier League title since 1990. The 28-year-old has scored 15 league goals to make his team a genuine rival to defending champion Manchester United.
Groin injury likely to keep Gerrard out for three gamesApril 11th, 2009 LONDON - Just 24 hours after being humiliated by Chelsea at Anfield, Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard dealt Rafa Benitez another crushing blow. The England midfielder is likely to miss the next three games with a groin injury.
Gerrard scoops up 26 million pound Liverpool dealApril 4th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard has signed a new 26 million pound contract, which will see him playing for the club for the rest of his career. According to The Sun, the Kop skipper, 28, agreed a two-year contract extension, taking him to 2013, and will see his wages rise nearly 20,000 pounds to around 125,000 pounds a week.
Rampant Liverpool rout Aston Villa to close gap at topMarch 24th, 2009 LONDON - Steven Gerrard scored a hat-trick as Liverpool routed Aston Villa 5-0 to close within one point of Manchester United at the top of the English Premier League table. Dirk Kuyt and Albert Riera scored the other goals as Liverpool Sunday boosted their hopes of a first league title since 1990, though United still have a game in hand.
Liverpool's Benitez and Gerrard warn ManU againMarch 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool F C coach Rafa Benitez and star player Steven Gerrard have warned title favourites Manchester United that at present the momentum lies with them, and that Fergie's boys will have to be wary of this surge. Benitez insists his team have all the momentum after putting United, Real Madrid and now fifth-placed Villa to the sword.
Assault charge against Liverpool's Gerrard droppedMarch 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool football star Steven Gerrard has expressed relief after an assault charge against him was dropped on Friday. The Liverpool midfielder, who faced the possibility of going to jail for five years for allegedly causing bodily harm to businessman Marcus McGee, 34, in a wine bar last December, hugged his lawyer after the charges were dropped.
No Champions League fears for Liverpool: GerrardMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard insists that his club fears nobody left in the competition ahead of Friday's Champions League draw for the quarterfinals. Gerrard reckons Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are quaking in their boots at the prospect of being paired with Liverpool.
Liverpool's Gerrard doesn't think Man U can win Premier leagueMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - Riding high on his sides stunning performance to beat Manchester United 4-1, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has raised questions over United's hope of bouncing back in the league. Gerrard said he still hopes that Liverpool can pull it off and win the title.
Gerrard praises Liverpool character after victoryMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard praised his side's character after their stunning 4-1 defeat of champions Manchester United at Old Trafford. Gerrard, who scored the equaliser after United had taken the lead through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, claimed it was a 'magnificent win' for the Merseyside club Saturday.
Zidane rates Gerrard as world's best soccer playerMarch 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former French football captain Zinedine Zidane has called England's Steven Gerrard the best player in the world and the 'heartbeat' of the Liverpool team. "Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be.
Gerrard hails 'fantastic' LiverpoolMarch 11th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard saluted a 'fantastic team performance' after his side thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League. Already 1-0 up from the first leg, Liverpool Tuesday advanced stylishly to the quarter-finals, suggesting their post-Christmas wobble may be over.
Gerrard has Benitez's full supportDecember 31st, 2008 LONDON - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard who has been charged with assault and affray following an incident in a Southport bar earlier in the week. Gerrard, who has been gaining widespread support and sympathy from not only his team but also from various other quarters, had a long chat with Benitez Wednesday after the manager returned to Melwood Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery for a kidney stone a fortnight ago.
Gerrard arrested after nightclub incidentDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested after a brawl at a night-spot. Gerrard went out with friends Sunday night following his side's 5-1 victory over Newcastle at St James' Park in which he scored twice.
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