Gerrard says goodbye to Liverpool fans: 'I've been dreading this moment'
Steven Gerrard's farewell at Anfield didn't go quite according to plan - thanks a lot, Crystal Palace - but that didn't put too much of a damper on what was a really touching tribute to the Liverpool captain after the match.
Walking out with his three daughters and his teammates, who emerged from the tunnel wearing Gerrard jerseys, the 34-year-old club icon addressed the roughly 45,000 in attendance at the iconic ground.
Steven Gerrard: "I've been dreading this moment & the reason being is that I'm going to miss it so much." pic.twitter.com/LxJapxprc8
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 16, 2015
Gerrard: "I'm absolutely devastated I'm never going to play in front of these supporters again." pic.twitter.com/aoxyN2oeAl
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 16, 2015
"I've played in front of most fans around the world but I've got to tell you - youse are the best" pic.twitter.com/QBCDyUuD1v
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 16, 2015
Of course, there's always the possibility that Gerrard, on his way to the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, could return to the only club he's ever known on a loan spell. Right? Well ...
Gerrard on sky: "I don't think I'll come back on loan after today's performance"
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) May 16, 2015
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