Sunday 17 May 2015

No.8




Debut:  29 November 1998
Final:  16 May 2015




Many fans took the chance to personally thank one of their greatest ever players in their own words
Fans pay their respects in their own words to of their greatest 


A group of Liverpool supporters hold scarves branded with the name of their iconic captain Steven Gerrard


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 


A Liverpool fan looks over the  Gerrard merchandise available before kick-off in his final appearance at Anfield




Giant flags and banners were held aloft to welcome Liverpool's loyal servant onto the Anfield pitch

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 front is covered by Gerrard memorabilia for sale ahead of the kick-off with Crystal Palace at Anfield 
A shop covered in Gerrard memorabilia for sale ahead his final game with Crystal Palace


As the stadium began to fill the fans pulled out the banners, this one remembering Liverpool's heroic Champions League win in 2005 
A fan made banner recalling Liverpool's heroic Championship League win in 2005


The magnitude of the occasion could be felt as the whole of Anfield came together to applaud their captain


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 programme featuring an image of  Gerrard on its front cover
The match day program featuring Gerrard on the front page


The Liverpool squad turned out to pay their respects after the game by sporting the shirt of their departing skipper
Liverpool squad pay their respects after the game by wearing the shirt of the departing skipper


A custom for Liverpool players past and present, Gerrard touches the famous 'This Is Anfield' sign as he exits the tunnel for the last time


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"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.”


A Gerrard scarf for sale in LA Galaxy colours as the captain prepares to join the Major League Soccer outfit
A Gerrard scarf in LA Galaxy for sale as the legend prepares to join the Major League Soccer outfit


It was a heart-warming moment for all as Gerrard walked out for his final game at Anfield accompanied by his three daughters
Heartfelt moment as Stevie walks out of the final game with his three daughters




"Cut my veins open and I bleed Liverpool Red" - Steven Gerrard

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