George Saint Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Gerrard was an excellent player for Liverpool, and a very good player for England. I think his style of play was more suited to the hustle and bustle of the EPL than it was to the often slower paced international football. He seemed to thrive in the high tempo matches where the play was more open and end to end. He was a great box to box player who always got back and defended, as well as getting forward to score goals at the other end. I never felt he was as good when the tempo was slower and the team had to remain patient and pass its way through, which is often the case in International football. That's why if I was picking my best England midfield, I would opt for Gascoigne and Scholes ahead of Gerrard. For me, both of those players were better in possession during slower paced games. They controlled the game better and were able to play at a slower pace, whereas I felt that Gerrard would sometimes try and force or speed things up with 'fizzed' passes forward or unnecessary long balls. If I was picking my all-time EPL XI, I would put Roy Keane in ahead of Gerrard - I'd probably Keane and Scholes as my midfield two. But Gerrard is definitely in the mix along with the likes of Vieira and Lampard as one of the top five or so midfielders in EPL history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aaid Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gerrard was an excellent player for Liverpool, and a very good player for England. I think his style of play was more suited to the hustle and bustle of the EPL than it was to the often slower paced international football. He seemed to thrive in the high tempo matches where the play was more open and end to end. He was a great box to box player who always got back and defended, as well as getting forward to score goals at the other end. I never felt he was as good when the tempo was slower and the team had to remain patient and pass its way through, which is often the case in International football. That's why if I was picking my best England midfield, I would opt for Gascoigne and Scholes ahead of Gerrard. For me, both of those players were better in possession during slower paced games. They controlled the game better and were able to play at a slower pace, whereas I felt that Gerrard would sometimes try and force or speed things up with 'fizzed' passes forward or unnecessary long balls. If I was picking my all-time EPL XI, I would put Roy Keane in ahead of Gerrard - I'd probably Keane and Scholes as my midfield two. But Gerrard is definitely in the mix along with the likes of Vieira and Lampard as one of the top five or so midfielders in EPL history. Good analysis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gerrard was an excellent player for Liverpool, and a very good player for England. I think his style of play was more suited to the hustle and bustle of the EPL than it was to the often slower paced international football. He seemed to thrive in the high tempo matches where the play was more open and end to end. He was a great box to box player who always got back and defended, as well as getting forward to score goals at the other end. I never felt he was as good when the tempo was slower and the team had to remain patient and pass its way through, which is often the case in International football. That's why if I was picking my best England midfield, I would opt for Gascoigne and Scholes ahead of Gerrard. For me, both of those players were better in possession during slower paced games. They controlled the game better and were able to play at a slower pace, whereas I felt that Gerrard would sometimes try and force or speed things up with 'fizzed' passes forward or unnecessary long balls. If I was picking my all-time EPL XI, I would put Roy Keane in ahead of Gerrard - I'd probably Keane and Scholes as my midfield two. But Gerrard is definitely in the mix along with the likes of Vieira and Lampard as one of the top five or so midfielders in EPL history. Good post but he would be in the top TEN....not five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 noticed its lampards last prem game 2day, no need for tears or a fanfare tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 noticed its lampards last prem game 2day, no need for tears or a fanfare tho For me a much better all round player than Gerard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Erm his last game ain't going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 5-0 Stoke at half time !!!! Off ye pop Stevie lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sorry it o/t but is anyone watching Hull game ? EPL top quality ? Utter guff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 5-0 Stoke at half time !!!! Off ye pop Stevie lad Just saw that, what the f*ck is happening there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just saw that, what the f*ck is happening there? Can you imagine the conversation Stevie lad will have in years to come !! "Stevie, tell me about your final match for Liverpool." "No. Get yourself away and .... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just saw that, what the f*ck is happening there? A Liverpool win would have meant the Europa league for them which they have zero interest in. So lose and hope either Southampton or Spurs win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 A Liverpool win would have meant the Europa league for them which they have zero interest in. So lose and hope either Southampton or Spurs win. It could be argued that being 5 - 0 at half time is making that a bit obvious and could attract the attention of authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenAngus Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Another 3 for Stoke would make another fitting tribute for Stevie G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 noticed its lampards last prem game 2day, no need for tears or a fanfare tho Probably because he had that last season when he played his last game for Chelsea. And rightly so. Why would he do it again at a club he's played about 20 games for? Some people just like to be bitter tw@ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 He can always say he scored on his last ever game for Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Probably because he had that last season when he played his last game for Chelsea. And rightly so. Why would he do it again at a club he's played about 20 games for? Some people just like to be bitter tw@ts. well said jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Eddie Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 i know we can laugh at ourselves and don't want europa league shite. but lets not make it as obvious as this. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Shocking result and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Shame to see a great pro like Gerard end his career with a number of shocking results from Liverpool. Today was embarrassing for this great club. Most of my mates are Stoke fans and they are still in the pub trying to rationalise that result today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Shame to see a great pro like Gerard end his career with a number of shocking results from Liverpool. Today was embarrassing for this great club. Most of my mates are Stoke fans and they are still in the pub trying to rationalise that result today. Archibalds handed to them royally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 No hard feelings between Sterling and the Liverpool fans today ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louch Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Shame to see a great pro like Gerard end his career with a number of shocking results from Liverpool. Today was embarrassing for this great club. Most of my mates are Stoke fans and they are still in the pub trying to rationalise that result today.He isn't ending his career, you have fallen for the sky sports view that the league in the states is like the senior tour in golf and isn't really playing anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 He isn't ending his career, you have fallen for the sky sports view that the league in the states is like the senior tour in golf and isn't really playing anymore It is. Every game I watch is played like a pre season friendly with very little skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 i know we can laugh at ourselves and don't want europa league shite. but lets not make it as obvious as this. .. Aye, Rodgers getting his jotters all part of the management team's cunning plan going into the last game...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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