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.
Steven Gerrard breaks down as Rangers boss says Walter Smith 'made me a better person' in powerful tribute
dailyrecord.co.ukAn emotional Steven Gerrard fought back tears as he paid a poignant tribute to Walter Smith. The Rangers boss delivered a moving interview with the club’s own TV channel during which he fought back tears following the legendary former manager's passing.Gerrard, who has taken counsel from Smith throughout his time as manager, said his legendary predecessor had made him "a better person".
Smith's death aged 73 was announced by Rangers on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a constant stream of tributes from all across the football world – including from Celtic, Manchester United and Everton, the latter two at which he previously worked.
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