Forgotten Misft: No.8

Sunday, 17 May 2015

No.8

Debut: 29 November 1998

Final: 16 May 2015

Fans pay their respects in their own words to of their greatest

I still can't comprehend the fact that you are leaving

But you have played with us for 17 years, and in every game, you've always given your best

We only wish that it was for a longer time so that we could make more memories

But this is a chance for you and your family to experience a new landscape

Never forgetting where you come from and those that you leave behind because we'd like to see you home again very soon

You are undoubtedly one of the greatest midfielders football has ever made

You can obviously see how Anfield will miss dearly

Right from the start, there was something about you that struck the football nation

You were a friend, brother before you were a captain

Making the newbies feel at home and acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes

Your team has said that you were never the one to raise your voice

I've been a KOP fan since the age of 7 and I've loved every since minute of it

A shop covered in Gerrard memorabilia for sale ahead his final game with Crystal Palace

A fan made banner recalling Liverpool's heroic Championship League win in 2005

I've rejoiced in our triumphs and sobbed in our defeats

You have become an inspiration for all the younger Liverpool hopefuls and they will make it

I will continue to support you on your next adventure at LA Galaxy because you've truly earned it

You deserve it and so much more

We wish you all the best on your next venture, No.8

Though you will and always be a KOP soul!

The match day program featuring Gerrard on the front page

Liverpool squad pay their respects after the game by wearing the shirt of the departing skipper

"You leave a legend and return a hero. The city of Liverpool is always with you. You'll Never Walk Alone." - Adidas' message to Gerrard in his final pair of boots worn at Anfield

You are LIVERPOOL

“I’m running out of words to describe the fans at this club.”

“I have no regrets.” - You're the boy that achieved his dream by playing for your childhood team. With several opportunities for you to leave, we are glad that you stayed because in this modern era; there are very few players who've stayed loyal, but you did, and maybe you are the last Liverpool player to do so

“When I die, don’t bring me to the hospital. Bring me to Anfield. I was born there and will die there.”