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. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david. But liverpool fans took particular delight that yannick bolasie had steven gerrard s book. 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. The book highlights fergusons ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson books on his shelf at home. Steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars as. 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 is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain o. Mohamed salah and liverpool keep benefiting from genius. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 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.
Sir alex ferguson seems to have made a slight uturn on his opinions of steven gerrard. 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. 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. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham. Steven george gerrard mbe born 30 may 1980 is an english professional football manager and former player who manages scottish premiership club rangers. 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.
Steven gerrard is the former captain of liverpool football team and of the england national football team and is the only player ever t. Darren farley is back with paul reid this time as steven gerrard having strong words with sir alex over his autobiography. Alex ferguson is obviously one of the most successful coaches the game has ever had. Honest assessment of alex fergusons time in charge at manchester united. Ferguson chose the gilded rooms of the institute of. 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. 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. Zinedine zidane has told sir alex ferguson his verdict on steven gerrard is wrong. Revised and updated with new material from the paperback edition. Sir alex ferguson was wrong about liverpools steven gerrard.
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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex fergusons claims. Zidane, once acclaimed as the worlds finest footballer and. Dec 16, 2017 everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson books on his shelf at home. Sir alex ferguson harsh on steven gerrard brendan rodgers. 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. If you dont have a player like steven gerrard, who is the engine room, it can affect the whole team. 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. 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. She was described as a leading wag of the england national football team, along with women such as victoria beckham and coleen rooney.
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. Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of my story by steven gerrard, read by michael ryan. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said he wasnt a top, top player. 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. But i did find his comments about steven gerrard very strange. 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. Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven. 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.
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 former manchester united boss from 198620 devoted a chapter to beckham, whom he calls a marvelous boy, and. 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. Liverpool and england midfielder steven gerrard was not a top, top player according to sir alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson s autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie. Nov 29, 20 steven gerrard was upset by sir alex fergusons assessment picture.
Explore books by steven gerrard with our selection at. Exmanchester united defender on sir alex ferguson, david moyes and that famous steven gerrard stat. 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. I tried to bring steven gerrard to manchester united. Alex fergusons remarks not credible, says brendan rodgers. The book highlights ferguson s ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. Steven gerrard wants to know if sir alex ferguson really thinks. Liverpool have the perfect premier league transfer target. Sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. 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. He was a massive part of liverpool winning the champions. When i was at liverpool fc, gary neville used to try and get me to join manchester united.
Nov 16, 20 im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top player, claimed alex ferguson in his autobiography. In september 2006, gerrard published his autobiography, gerrard. Steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson showdown farley and reid. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop ken early football. Alex ferguson s book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said he. Steven gerrard sends message to kenny dalglish amid. Sir alex ferguson made the bold call to suggest gerrard could replace roy keane. This book provides an interesting insight into sir alex fergusons personality and mind set. 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 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. Best quotes on steven gerrard footie central football blog.
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. 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 fergusons autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie. Steven gerrard lays down celtic challenge to rangers stars. Sir alex ferguson on his world class players guardian live. Ferguson said he was not a top, top player, in his autobiography. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple.
Steven gerrard gutted at sir alex fergusons book slur. Steven gerrard makes liverpool and manchester united. Jim white reckons steven gerrard s withering response to a reporter showed flashes of sir alex ferguson the rangers boss snapped at one reporters. Brendan rodgers should have read sir alex fergusons book in. Steven gerrard legendary captain of liverpool and england tells the s. Manager wrote in his book that that gerrard was not a top. Steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player.
Oct 23, 20 the prominent billboard at manchester piccadilly train station advertises sir alex fergusons latest autobiography, his first for 14 years. 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. Honest assessment of alex ferguson s time in charge at manchester united. Roy race was a comic book hero and steven gerrard is a reallife one. 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. Hes got that unbelievable engine, desire, determination. 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. Ten things we learned from steven gerrards book, my story. Sir alex ferguson questions steven gerrards playerof. The full sir alex ferguson interview with charlie rose talks retirement. Steven gerrard has revealed sir alex ferguson just laughed at rafa benitez as he watched his famous fact rant in 2009.
Getty steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player. 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. 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 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.
In an interview with the sunday times in 2004, ferguson waxed lyrical about liverpools talisman. Liverpool hero steven gerrard has made a sly dig at manchester uniteds legendary former boss sir alex ferguson. Jurgen klopp has created special liverpool team, but 11 completely new players could replace them. Not that vieira lacks anything, but gerrard does more. Steven gerrard shows flashes of sir alex ferguson in. Liverpool boss brendan rodgers has defended captain steven gerrard after sir alex ferguson claimed he is not a top, top player. The england captain was one of several players subjected to jibes. Dec 24, 2011 steven and alex have three daughters, lillyella born 23 february 2004, lexie 9 may 2006 and lourdes born 2 november 2011. He has become the most influential player in england, bar none. The former manchester united manager famously wrote in his autobiography that he didnt believe gerrard was a top, top player. 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. Oct 24, 20 brendan rodgers should have read sir alex fergusons book in full before retaliating to news stories.
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. Brendan rodgers says harsh fergie was wrong about steven gerrard. Liverpool captain steven gerrard says he wasnt bothered by the comments made by sir alex ferguson following the release of the former. What sir alex ferguson said in 2004 shows what he really thought. 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. Sir alex ferguson, on the brink of his 11th premier league title, has publicly questioned steven gerrard s credentials for winning the football writers. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard, liverpool and more. 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. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple factual. The claim that steven gerrard, a man described by zinedine zidane and pele as world. Steven gerrard and alex ferguson hilarious interview by darren farley. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. 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. If you were looking for the player you would replace keane with, it would be gerrard, without question.
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. Everton fans troll yannick bolasie after noticing steven gerrard and. Steven gerrard my story 2015 part 01 audiobook youtube. Sir alex fergusons assessment of steven gerrard was wrong.
Sir alex ferguson on steven gerrard the stats that prove. 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 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. All bolasie was doing was showing that he was wearing his football boots in. Steven gerrard how i came close to joining manchester. Oct 24, 20 sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard. Im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top. Steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson showdown farley and. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop the irish times. Liverpool manager brendan rodgers has dismissed alex ferguson s assessment that steven gerrard was not a top, top player as just not credible.
Sir alex fergusons compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented europ. Sir alex ferguson sent old trafford stalwart to speak to reds skipper. Thats why sir alex ferguson s recent memoir his second was so disappointing. 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. My autobiography, ghostwritten by journalist henry winter, which went on to win the sports book of the year honour at the british book awards.