Gerrard

A most fascinating read about one of Liverpool’s very own born and bred talent, following stevie G from his schooling days until his second champions League final.

Gerrard recounts all the interesting details in his career, from how his toe almost got amputated due to a rusty fork, to the always under-achieving England squad, and not forgetting the treble under Gerard Houllier and the miracle in Istanbul under Rafa.

What comes across is his passion for the game, in how he always wants to take games by the cuff, up till how his blood boils whenever he fails to make it into the starting XI. Easy to see how he managed to get himself sent off in the 1st minute of being subbed on against Real Madrid.

Gerrard's respect for other players is also apparent, but he also doesn't refrain from criticizing others, such as El Hadji Diouf, whom he claims let the team down in the season just after Liverpool had managed to reach the dizzy heights of second place.

While the book ends on a positive note with new American owners promising new investments and a new stadium, unfortunately we all know that it nearly ruined Liverpool, and Gerrard was left to rue his decision to turn down Chelsea. Second in the Premier League was as far as he could go under 3 different managers, and Liverpool has been in the wilderness ever since.

Still, the book offers great insight into his career and family, but unfortunately there was just no happy ending in his career as a player.