It’s a very sad day for football as fans digest the devastating news of Steven Gerrard’s departure from Liverpool.
#LFC can confirm that Steven Gerrard is to leave the club at the end of the 2014-15 season #LFCicon pic.twitter.com/an6AjmFgvE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015
Liverpool have revealed the club captain is set to wave goodbye to his boyhood team at the end of the season, after a lengthy 26 years with the club.
Gerrard: "This has been the toughest decision of my life, one both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015
Gerrard: "I’m making the announcement now so the manager and team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015
Gerrard: "From now until the last kick of the last game of the season, I’ll be as fully committed to the team as I ever have been." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015
Gerrard: "It is my sincere hope and wish that one day I can return to serve #LFC again, in whatever capacity best helps the club." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015
Gerrard’s current contract expires at the end of summer, but instead of taking up a new deal with Liverpool, the midfielder’s decided it’s the opportune time to leave the club he’s played with since he was 8-years-old and pursue a fresh challenge.
Seems Steven Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. One of the finest players to have graced the PL. A top, top player.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 1, 2015
Sad day for Lfc & English football with the Gerrard news, I think it's the right decision all things considered.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 1, 2015
I've been fortunate to have played with some top players in my time but Stevie g is easily the best I have played with . #gerrard #LFC
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) January 1, 2015
Despite being able to talk to foreign clubs since the transfer window opened yesterday, Gerrard is still undecided about his future destination – though rumours are swirling that his eye is on a Major League Soccer club and, apparently, Los Angeles Galaxy are keen to snap up the 34-year-old.
Huge news about Gerrard, a true legend of the game and for LFC! Be strange to see him in a different kit! #legend #Gerrard
— Stephen Warnock (@StephenWarnock3) January 1, 2015
Mark my words Gerrard is the greatest player to have played for #lfc sad sad day for everyone connected with the club
— Terry McDermott (@TerryMac777) January 1, 2015
Understandably, Liverpool fans are devastated at the loss of their captain who has made 695 appearances, scored 180 goals and lifted 11 trophies with the club since joining the first team in 1998.
A sad but inevitable day for LFC. Best wishes and thanks to #gerrard for his loyalty and talent.What a player…and what a hit, son.
— John Golding (@JohnGGolding) January 2, 2015
Thank you for all the memories. Watching you making us proud since I was a child. Greatest captain that played the game #Gerrard #Legend
— George Zarifis (@GZarifis) January 2, 2015
Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool is like a member of One Direction leaving. Nay it is like Louis Tomlinson leaving. It is pain & it is hurt.
— Meaghan Allen (@meg_allen) January 2, 2015
#LFC without #Gerrard will be very bizarre! His passion & love for the club he grew up playing for can't & won't be replaced. Just saying.
— Julia (@julia_Emc) January 2, 2015
I feel like a huge part of my life is to be taken from me and many others. Steven Gerrard is more than just a footballer to us. #Gerrard
— Morgan Watkins (@morganwatkinstw) January 1, 2015
I am just so close to tears. The captain, our captain, adored by millions. #Gerrard #RetireTheNumber8 pic.twitter.com/yDh3nP210X
— possibly riaz (@ThisIsRiaz) January 1, 2015
Thanks for everything #Gerrard will most likely cry like a little girl at the end of his last game at anfield
— DerekRantsGaming (@DerekRantsGames) January 1, 2015
I've been dreading this day but how lucky we are to have had a captain we can't bear to lose. Quite simply, THAT man #Gerrard
— Hannah Aine Smith (@Hansplat) January 1, 2015
My heart just sank. My hero – the man for the big occasion. The legend. Steven Gerrard! #LFC #gerrard
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) January 1, 2015
Genuinely can't believe it. He is simply the epitome of my #LFC supporting life & I wish him all the best. #Gerrard pic.twitter.com/rnPkrwv08f
— Kirsty (@LFCKirstyLFC) January 1, 2015
I'd like to thank Gerrard for everything he's done. A true #LFC legend and an idol to all of us. Stuck by us through it all. #Gerrard
— Adam Lallana (@AdamLovlallana) January 1, 2015
#Gerrard is the only player to score in a FA Cup Final, League Cup Final, UEFA Cup Final and Champions league Final!! #LEGEND
— Brian Hurley (@BrianHurley15) January 1, 2015
Every #LFC fan when they heard the #Gerrard news… https://t.co/NT1CMQRWd8
— Jack White (@14LFC) January 1, 2015
Source: SNAPPA
