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Gerrard has no regrets

02 May 2009 - 12:49:07

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has once again spoken of his decision to stay at Anfield four years ago rather than move to Chelsea.

Then Blues boss Jose Mourinho was keen to sign the influential midfielder and Gerrard admits he almost moved to Stamford Bridge.

He told the Daily Telegraph: "The reason the whole Chelsea thing came up was down to frustration that we were so far away from the title race.

"That's why their interest maybe turned my head slightly. But I look back now and I'm really pleased I decided to stay because I'm part of a top team here that can be successful.

"It would mean an awful lot more to be successful at Liverpool than it would at any other club.

"Don't get me wrong, I might have won more medals somewhere else, but if I was to win the league here, along with a few more cups, that would mean a lot more than winning seven or eight trophies somewhere else.

"I can share it with my family, with the Liverpool supporters because I've been one of them all my life.

"People talk about the spine of this team and, when you look at it - at people like Pepe Reina, Carra, Xabi and me - we've played together for about four years now. We know each other's games inside out.

"The manager, meanwhile, is trying to strengthen other areas of the side. We're very close to having a top team. Very close."