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Post by jbstokie on May 16, 2015 18:25:51 GMT
Now all that bollocks is over can somebody write to Sky and tell them that nobody gives about "Gerrard's Anfield Farewell" or his last Premier League game, it's cringe-worthy.
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Post by liathroid on May 16, 2015 18:38:58 GMT
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Post by trickydicky73 on May 16, 2015 18:39:42 GMT
If it was a Stoke player going to Anfield in similar circumstances they would give him a standing ovation when he leaves the field and you lot would be fucking rabid if they didn't He's done absolutely nothing to SCFC to justify the hatred being vented towards him by sections on here and indeed just ask Ryan Shawcross who was the player to take him to one side after he got called up for England on the day of the Ramsey incident Fair point, mate. I thought that showed class.
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Post by scfcno1fan on May 16, 2015 18:47:52 GMT
As I'm sure has probably been echoed on this thread already, there's surely no chance of Gerrard playing next week.
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Post by mattythestokie on May 16, 2015 18:51:17 GMT
You're just a shit Glenn Whelan, shit Glen Wheeeelan.
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Post by sportsman on May 16, 2015 18:58:00 GMT
Like I said, the Gerrard haters are either trying me clever, hard or funny as above quotes prove.
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Post by stokemanusa on May 16, 2015 18:59:03 GMT
As I'm sure has probably been echoed on this thread already, there's surely no chance of Gerrard playing next week. I'd kinda like Walters and Whelan in there to rough him up.
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Post by tuum on May 16, 2015 19:01:05 GMT
He's done nothing for Stoke, and his reaction to the Chelsea fans applause was a disgrace, so it's a no from me. I find it sad that people are making such a big deal out of Gerrard when players of our own are leaving. I think his reaction to the Chelsea fans was spot on. They have given him dogs abuse in the past and rightly so. I dont think 60secs of applause at the end of 17 years can erase that. It's football,its tribal. Its great!! We should do the same. As someone mentioned above it does not need to be overly hostile but I think we should be the pantomime villain next week. We can applaud him before the game and afterwards if we win. In between he should be on the end of some good natured ribbing and abuse...booing included.
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Post by Ayupshag on May 16, 2015 19:05:34 GMT
He won't play. If he does it'll be the last 10 minutes or so from the bench
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Post by skip on May 16, 2015 19:13:22 GMT
Bego hankering after a move to Anfield?
"Congratulations to Steven Gerrard on a fantastic career with Liverpool and in the Premier League. Best player ever in the PL for me! #legend
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2015 19:15:17 GMT
Having sat through that, I'd be surprised if there was that much more Gerrard love to give next week. Hopefully most people are now all Stevied out
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Post by partickpotter on May 16, 2015 19:15:53 GMT
Steven Gerrard; the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be. What is it with Liverpool and mawkish, over sentimental bollocks. Here's a better citation. Steven Gerrard; good, but not good enough.
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Post by stokiejoe on May 16, 2015 19:24:13 GMT
Any multi millionaire, who leaves his country to add to his fortune abroad with the hope of returning to the club he left, deserves a round of polite applause at his (possibly) last game in his home country
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2015 19:43:43 GMT
He played for one club for so long, big deal. He's Gary Neville without all the medals and we had none of this bollocks when he jacked it in.
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Post by RAF on May 16, 2015 19:44:33 GMT
Its fucking amazing that Gerrard's team mates couldn't even be arsed to do a job for him today! It seems some on here care more about him than his own.
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Post by stokey127 on May 16, 2015 19:54:20 GMT
Goodbye ,he was paid to much money and should have given more to the poor people of liverpool
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Post by Boothen on May 16, 2015 19:59:31 GMT
The scouse knobhead doesn't hold a candle to Frank Lampard in the pantheon of Premier League greats.
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Post by 2004 on May 16, 2015 20:11:23 GMT
Steven Gerrard; the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be. What is it with Liverpool and mawkish, over sentimental bollocks. Here's a better citation. Steven Gerrard; good, but not good enough.
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Post by partickpotter on May 16, 2015 20:21:11 GMT
If I was the mischievous sort and happened to be employed as the DJ at the BrIt, this song would get an airing next week. Just let him know we'll be thinking (a very little) of him on Cup Final day.
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Post by riccyfuller93 on May 16, 2015 20:40:25 GMT
Sorry but Gerrard has done NOTHING for English football whatsoever. He's done plenty for Liverpool and they can laud him as much as they want. As for always making himself available, where was he in Japan? His so-called injury was nothing, especially when others were playing with broken bones. Resting up for Liverpool. As for the CL final, bringing on Dietmar Hamann was the telling factor.
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Post by riccyfuller93 on May 16, 2015 20:43:05 GMT
He played for one club for so long, big deal. He's Gary Neville without all the medals and we had none of this bollocks when he jacked it in. Pretty sure Gary Neville would admit that Gerrard is twice the player he was
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Post by johnsmithsupper on May 16, 2015 20:46:03 GMT
As I begin to write this I can almost hear the howls of derision from certain sections of our supporter base, however I feel pretty strongly about this so I am going to make a suggestion for the Liverpool game. Be interested in your thoughts. As we know, Steven Gerrard is bringing the curtain down on his career in English football at the Britannia Stadium. Gerrard has been, in my opinion, a fantastic asset not only for his club, for also for his country. Never once eschewing a call up or putting himself or his body first, his England career can be rightly considered in comparison with anyone who has worn the Three Lions. His 114 caps for his country is testament to his enduring capability in the middle of midfield for England, and in my adult lifetime of watching the game only Paul Scholes can be considered his equal. But in my opinion, Gerrard stands for more than that, and that is why it is my hope that Stoke fans will put aside personal pettiness and recognise his other attributes. As Stoke City supporters, there are few attributes that we value more than loyalty, and in this regard Gerrard stands completely alone. He has, on far more occasions than Liverpool Football Club should have found themselves, been the single glimmer of light, the only catalyst for the moderate success the club has enjoyed (relative to it's standing) over the past 20 years. In 2005, he single handedly dragged them back into a Champions League Final they had no right to be in, based solely on his work ethic and appetite to succeed. Gerrard had ample opportunity to move during the 2000's, move to bigger clubs, better clubs, clubs that could (shudder…) "match his ambition". He didn't. He stayed loyal and faithful to the city he was raised in. And this, more than anything else, makes him worthy of particular praise. So, to my suggestion. I'm not asking us to sing "you'll never walk alone", or "there's only one Steven Gerrard". What I feel is the right thing to do is a minute's applause in the 8th minute to acknowledge and pay respect to the loyalty and career of an exceptional sportsman. Everywhere he's been this year, they've sung that fucking song about him falling over. Everywhere. I have been brought up on the belief that Stoke fans are different from the rest, cut from a different cloth. We are supporters who recognise and reward achievement, but more importantly character. Gerrard has shown it in spades and, in the eyes of the world, we have a unique opportunity to respect that, and show to a watching world what separates Stoke City from the rest of the flock. Thanks for reading. It's an opportunity for Stoke fans to show that they are real fans of football and do something fans can't give us stick about for a change, that lad has done some wonderful things in the game. Despite more than one tempting offer he has stayed loyal to his club. I for one will be urging stokies not to ruin it for him, win the game obviously but give him the reception he deserves
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Post by starkiller on May 16, 2015 21:10:10 GMT
Over-emotional bollocks, typical of today's 'bleed every last drop' media.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on May 16, 2015 21:18:43 GMT
Didn't Gerrard look after Ryan on his England call up after the Ramsey affair? The main reason for not making a big deal about it, by abusing him any more than normal, is the light it reflects on our club. I doubt he'll turn up anyway. He'll do a Danny Rose!
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Post by march4 on May 16, 2015 21:20:01 GMT
I'm surprised this thread hasn't been renamed; 'Let's all laugh at Gerrard'.
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Post by mrred on May 16, 2015 21:42:23 GMT
If Gerrard plays, it's a massive opportunity to show our classy side as fans. As someone said, he was good enough to call Shawcross after 'that' incident. I don't see what berating the guy will achieve, other than making us look a bit small time.
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Post by spitthedog on May 16, 2015 22:16:48 GMT
As I begin to write this I can almost hear the howls of derision from certain sections of our supporter base, however I feel pretty strongly about this so I am going to make a suggestion for the Liverpool game. Be interested in your thoughts. As we know, Steven Gerrard is bringing the curtain down on his career in English football at the Britannia Stadium. Gerrard has been, in my opinion, a fantastic asset not only for his club, for also for his country. Never once eschewing a call up or putting himself or his body first, his England career can be rightly considered in comparison with anyone who has worn the Three Lions. His 114 caps for his country is testament to his enduring capability in the middle of midfield for England, and in my adult lifetime of watching the game only Paul Scholes can be considered his equal. But in my opinion, Gerrard stands for more than that, and that is why it is my hope that Stoke fans will put aside personal pettiness and recognise his other attributes. As Stoke City supporters, there are few attributes that we value more than loyalty, and in this regard Gerrard stands completely alone. He has, on far more occasions than Liverpool Football Club should have found themselves, been the single glimmer of light, the only catalyst for the moderate success the club has enjoyed (relative to it's standing) over the past 20 years. In 2005, he single handedly dragged them back into a Champions League Final they had no right to be in, based solely on his work ethic and appetite to succeed. Gerrard had ample opportunity to move during the 2000's, move to bigger clubs, better clubs, clubs that could (shudder…) "match his ambition". He didn't. He stayed loyal and faithful to the city he was raised in. And this, more than anything else, makes him worthy of particular praise. So, to my suggestion. I'm not asking us to sing "you'll never walk alone", or "there's only one Steven Gerrard". What I feel is the right thing to do is a minute's applause in the 8th minute to acknowledge and pay respect to the loyalty and career of an exceptional sportsman. Everywhere he's been this year, they've sung that fucking song about him falling over. Everywhere. I have been brought up on the belief that Stoke fans are different from the rest, cut from a different cloth. We are supporters who recognise and reward achievement, but more importantly character. Gerrard has shown it in spades and, in the eyes of the world, we have a unique opportunity to respect that, and show to a watching world what separates Stoke City from the rest of the flock. Thanks for reading. It's an opportunity for Stoke fans to show that they are real fans of football and do something fans can't give us stick about for a change, that lad has done some wonderful things in the game. Despite more than one tempting offer he has stayed loyal to his club. I for one will be urging stokies not to ruin it for him, win the game obviously but give him the reception he deserves Spot on, it will be embarrassing if Stoke fans do anything other than give him a reasonable reception. we will be finishing a great season on a sour note. It doesn't have to be over the top if thats how people feel, but I hope we can show a generous spirit and I sincerely hope that some our idiots don't embarrass us again nor put us in the news for the wrong reasons.
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Post by trickydicky73 on May 16, 2015 22:18:56 GMT
Steven Gerrard; the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be. What is it with Liverpool and mawkish, over sentimental bollocks. Here's a better citation. Steven Gerrard; good, but not good enough. I'm not having that!
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Post by BuzzB on May 16, 2015 22:43:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2015 22:55:09 GMT
Don't understand why we need to show any 'classy side'. At the end of he day, in real terms, there's a multi-millionaire who's paid far too much to kick a sack of wind around a pitch, (which he doesn't even do for my club) and he's moving to America to be even more overpaid now that he's older and not as good. Why on earth would I care one shit about applauding or showing any sign of affection to him? I'm there to watch our bunch of overpaid multi-millionaires and cheer them on.
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