Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Liverpool vs Celtic legends LIVE as Steven Gerrard reunites with old rivals in star packed Anfield charity clash
dailyrecord.co.ukThese football heavyweights have often come together whether it be for charity or their shared use of You'll Never Walk Alone.Iconic Kenny Dalglish is adored in both cities, of course.
Liverpool and Celtic have also produced some competitive classics in Europe too. Storylines aplenty, of that there is no doubt, but one man looms larger than the rest ahead of the clash in Merseyside.And that is former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard.
The Liverpool hero hasn't actually come face to face with Celtic punters since his now famous leap down the Parkhead touchline after a 2-1 win in December 2019.
It's easy to forget every game that followed was played with no spectators and Gerrard missed his final Old Firm in charge due to Covid protocols in August 2021.But he'll be expecting some pantomime boos and plenty of cheers from those within the iconic stadium on duelling sides as he aims to score a goal that will likely grab the headlines.It's all for a good cause but punter relish a nostalgia trip and the chance to see former stars up close and personal once again.All the action is LIVE with us as we take straight to Anfield.Plenty of goals, laughs and Gerrard will be going hell for leather to net in the Kop.
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