Gerrard named Footballer of the Year award

abdus · 13-05-2009, 7:51 AM

Steven Gerrard is celebrating today after being named Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association....

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Decadence · 13-05-2009, 9:32 AM

I wonder if he paid for that as well as buying himself out of a GBH charge?

**mabo** · 13-05-2009, 9:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Decadence

I wonder if he paid for that as well as buying himself out of a GBH charge?

Are you going to mention that every time Gerrard's name is raised in a thread?

Change the record mate or perhaps back up your constant snipes at the man with facts.

Decadence · 13-05-2009, 1:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mabo

Are you going to mention that every time Gerrard's name is raised in a thread?

Yep. I don't like him, he's a bad person...so there! ner ner nener ner! etc.

Guy812 · 13-05-2009, 5:59 PM

coming from a united fan i think he deserves aleast one award this year, well done to him

**mabo** · 13-05-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Decadence

Yep. I don't like him, he's a bad person...so there! ner ner nener ner! etc.

Congratulations on being so mature and putting forward such a balanced and well thought out argument for your unfounded hatred.

Abbeygoo · 13-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Do they have a Young Player Of The Year award voted by the Football writers too? Cough, aherm ..... Stevie Ireland!

Gerrard has fully deserved this as he has truly dragged Liverpool forward to challenging for the title almost single handedly. A great number of goals scored from midfield and a tremendous winning attitude ... also performed pretty decent for England too.

reddevil63 · 13-05-2009, 10:56 PM

Congrats to SG from a Man Utd fan.

I actually thought Darren Fletcher may have got a shout...true professional, never moans, unsung hero in many of Utd's game, just can't understand why some Utd fans don't rate him!

**mabo** · 13-05-2009, 11:03 PM

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Congrats to SG from a Man Utd fan.

I actually thought Darren Fletcher may have got a shout...true professional, never moans, unsung hero in many of Utd's game, just can't understand why some Utd fans don't rate him!

I suppose it's just one of those positions that never really gets the limelight. It still requires great skill and focus to stay in position, he's always organising those around him. Unfortunately utility players rarely get the credit they deserve.

@ Abbeygoo
It's strange but i rarely think of Ireland as a young player simply because he's been so instrumental in the good things happening at City and he plays such a big role. He just seems more mature than most other players at his age. He defintiely deserves some form of accolaid for his performances.

Abbeygoo · 13-05-2009, 11:06 PM

It does seem that way but Stevie Ireland is only 22 years old and has a promising future ahead of him.

**Steven** · 14-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Meh. He's been our best player for a few seasons now

Decadence · 14-05-2009, 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mabo

Congratulations on being so mature and putting forward such a balanced and well thought out argument for your unfounded hatred.

I do try Sir.

Naaktgeboren · 14-05-2009, 8:02 AM

I think it is deserved, lets face it, without him Liverpool are very short on ideas so yes, he did carry an average Liverpool side to lofty heights this year.

ste v p · 14-05-2009, 9:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CloggyNL

I think it is deserved, lets face it, without him Liverpool are very short on ideas so yes, he did carry an average Liverpool side to lofty heights this year.

(Casts the line and waits for a bite)

Naaktgeboren · 14-05-2009, 9:23 AM

Oh I am sure I will get loads of comments about what I said but I stand by it

I am sure even Liverpool supporters would agree that they do not have strength in depth. Take Torres and Gerrard out of the mix and they are struggling.

I think that Liverpool are 3-4 players away from a side capable of winning the premiership. There is talk of selling Alonso this summer, that would surely push them back.

**mabo** · 14-05-2009, 9:27 AM

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I do try Sir.

Indeed, you are very trying.

dts197 · 14-05-2009, 12:06 PM

Not to sound biased being a Liverpool fan but I think Gerrard is a worthy winner. Although Alonso has had just as good a season, if not maybe a little better. Shame there isn't a league title to go with it.......

Decadence · 14-05-2009, 2:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mabo

Indeed, you are very trying.

Thank you...but I do always attmept to stay on the right side of an infraction.

EDIT: Hey look, we appear to have built up some kind of rapport...next thing you know you'll be on my Christmas card list!

kopchoir · 14-05-2009, 2:33 PM

Decadence Mabo

Worthy winner should of got the pfa award instead of giggs getting it which was a joke if we are all honest

now to the liverpool team are nothing without stevie g and torres

any team would miss the best striker in the world and any team would miss the best midfileder in the world take ronaldo out of the man u team and you rely on who to score your goals?????

Beat man u at home without them and a host of other clubs and they have only started 12 games together all season

Jay · 14-05-2009, 2:45 PM

I think Gerrard is very overrated to be honest, then again so is every english footballer.

I can see it now, he'll go abroad then we'll all see how good he really is.

He'll move to a big team and be on the bench within six months.

They've all done it (english footballers)

kopchoir · 14-05-2009, 2:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Indecisive Jay

I think Gerrard is very overrated to be honest, then again so is every english footballer.

I can see it now, he'll go abroad then we'll all see how good he really is.

He'll move to a big team and be on the bench within six months.

They've all done it (english footballers)

Jay i respect your comments about most things matey but football although used to be your fortay is no more im afraid

honestly the guy would walk into any team on the planet bar none he is that good overrated far from it very underated when it comes to teh ronaldos and the messis give me stevie g any day of the week

Jay · 14-05-2009, 2:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kopchoir

Jay i respect your comments about most things matey but football although used to be your fortay is no more im afraid

honestly the guy would walk into any team on the planet bar none he is that good overrated far from it very underated when it comes to teh ronaldos and the messis give me stevie g any day of the week

I do agree with you, I'd prefer someone like Gerrard to Ronaldo, ronaldo is a ****, he does a few dances around the ball and thinks he's class.

Gerrard keeps his head down and is more solid a player than Ronaldo in my opinion.

kopchoir · 14-05-2009, 3:02 PM

i have fifa on teh ps3 btw ill give you a spanking if you want even though i loathe teh game

Jay · 14-05-2009, 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kopchoir

i have fifa on teh ps3 btw ill give you a spanking if you want even though i loathe teh game

Si you probably can beat me at fifa as it's arcade crap.

I cane you at pro evo because you need a good footballing brain

Seriously though I might pick up pro evo on the ps3 too as you said it's less lag, worth it or not do you reckon?

kopchoir · 14-05-2009, 3:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Indecisive Jay

Si you probably can beat me at fifa as it's arcade crap.

I cane you at pro evo because you need a good footballing brain

Seriously though I might pick up pro evo on the ps3 too as you said it's less lag, worth it or not do you reckon?

I have both so its up to you matey
not playe dnay multiplaye ron the ps3 for a while ill charge my headset up and see if your on later mate

ed_mcl · 14-05-2009, 4:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kopchoir

Decadence Mabo

Worthy winner should of got the pfa award instead of giggs getting it which was a joke if we are all honest

now to the liverpool team are nothing without stevie g and torres

any team would miss the best striker in the world and any team would miss the best midfileder in the world take ronaldo out of the man u team and you rely on who to score your goals?????

Beat man u at home without them and a host of other clubs and they have only started 12 games together all season

Neither Torres or Gerrard are though.

minniepk17 · 14-05-2009, 4:27 PM

I'm a massive LFC fan and I do think that Steven Gerrard is Mr. Liverpool. He has contributed in very game he has played but he has missed a large portion of games. While I believe he does deserve the award I think on this occasion my vote would have gone to Alonso - key player and considering he was almost sold last summer, he has proven that he is a massive player for the club - but still well done Stevie G

reddevil63 · 14-05-2009, 4:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kopchoir

take ronaldo out of the man u team and you rely on who to score your goals?????

Lets see.....Rooney, Park, Tevez, Carrick, Berba (when he feels like it), Giggs, Scholes etc

Anyway its not about who scores, its winning games that counts regardless who pops them in.

Nevermind Kop, finishing second in the league with the football writers football player of the year ain't bad.

Eddy. · 14-05-2009, 4:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Indecisive Jay

I think Gerrard is very overrated to be honest, then again so is every english footballer.

I can see it now, he'll go abroad then we'll all see how good he really is.

He'll move to a big team and be on the bench within six months.

They've all done it (english footballers)

Get out of it, I'm a Gooner and I think Gerrard is an outstanding player, easily one of the world's best.

He's certainly my favourite non-Arsenal player.

Jay · 14-05-2009, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddy.

Get out of it, I'm a Gooner and I think Gerrard is an outstanding player, easily one of the world's best.

He's certainly my favourite non-Arsenal player.

I said ""I think" the same way you said "I think".

It's only my opinion. The same way it's your opinion.

I didn't say he was crap just over rated.