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.
Who will win Rangers vs Celtic? Our writers make their predictions for New Year cracker
dailyrecord.co.ukIt's the traditional slot but there hasn't been as many Ne'er derbies after the bells in recent years. It's a fixture which doesn't need much to whet the appetite and the latest encounter between Rangers and Celtic will surely be another thrill ride.
Michael Beale was a key component of Steven Gerrard's backroom team but he knows it's a different game facing off against the champions as the main man.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou stressed the result will not change his side's approach towards title glory as a win would see them 12 clear.But a rousing response from the hosts offers up a level of intrigue which has waned in recent months.
But Celtic will be in no mood to slow down as they are undefeated in their last four league encounters with Rangers - winning three and scoring 10 goals in the process.
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