The Football Thread - Page 1908

**Markus R** · November 23rd, 2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meini Again

Sorry Markus. Kenny D was probably quoting when he repeated it.

The original line was from an interview Ian had about his time at Juventus.

The interview was from 1988, and many people have re-quoted it over the years. Quite often Skinner and Baddiel.

Unfortunately Ian did say it.

No he definitely did not say it Meini. Rush completely denies ever saying it. In fact, when asked about the quote by writer Les Scott (and how he had heard it attributed to an interview with Rush in '88 but could find no trace of said interview anywhere) Rush replied it was because he didn't say it. It was definitely a Dalglish wind-up (when asked by a journalist about Rush). Rush did admit though that when he was greeted by many at his arrival in Turin he said to them; "welcome"

**snowy25** · November 24th, 2016, 11:06 AM

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has retired, ending a 19-year playing career.

Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37972429

**footstep** · November 24th, 2016, 05:06 PM

Great player . And captain .Mister Gerrard.

**footstep** · November 24th, 2016, 05:08 PM

Europa league . St Etienne needs a win vs Mayence.
Arsene 2 Paris 2. Difficult to choose for me...!

**victor meldrew** · November 24th, 2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy25

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has retired, ending a 19-year playing career.

Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37972429

Quote:

Originally Posted by footstep

Great player . And captain .Mister Gerrard.

Unfortunately SSN have gone completely OTT and I switched on half way through and with all and sundry talking about him in the past tense I thought he had left us. It was only after the adverts it became clear, to me, he had retired.

**Markus R** · November 24th, 2016, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

Unfortunately SSN have gone completely OTT and I switched on half way through and with all and sundry talking about him in the past tense I thought he had left us. It was only after the adverts it became clear, to me, he had retired.

Same here Vic!! I saw the headline earlier on teletext/news and thought for a minute that he had kicked the bucket!

**snowy25** · November 24th, 2016, 07:52 PM

I think the problem is that we in England produce so few good players that when a decent one retires they do go overboard. I remember all the gushing about Scholes when he retired the first time. They had people from all around the world praising him and again if you looked quickly you would have thought he had died due to the coverage.

**Meini Again** · November 25th, 2016, 03:00 AM

Shows how parochial we are in the UK.
~imo~

Not wanting to tempt fate, but if Zidan or Vigo passed away...they'd have less coverage in the UK, and they were each a notch or two above Stevie and Paul.

**snowy25** · November 25th, 2016, 03:32 AM

I see quite a few footballers are now coming forward about abuse at Crewe Alexandra FC. Everyday there seem to be more and more breaking their silence, breaking anonymity and speaking out. I suspect also there will be a few more victims who were sadly abused during their time there. The club has over the years been known for bringing players through into the top ranks. Some came through their youth ranks and others started elsewhere but learned their trade there. Players included people like David Platt, Geoff Thomas, Robbie Savage, Neil Lennon and Dean Ashton. Now sadly the club is likely to be remembered for the evil that went on there.

westernlover47 · November 25th, 2016, 07:16 AM

At least he has retired in one piece and in good health Wishing him al the very best for he role in coaching at Liverpool which I know he will be a good role model to youngsters coming through an would make a fine Liverpool manager one day

November 25th, 2016, 03:32 AM	#19079
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	I see quite a few footballers are now coming forward about abuse at Crewe Alexandra FC. Everyday there seem to be more and more breaking their silence, breaking anonymity and speaking out. I suspect also there will be a few more victims who were sadly abused during their time there. The club has over the years been known for bringing players through into the top ranks. Some came through their youth ranks and others started elsewhere but learned their trade there. Players included people like David Platt, Geoff Thomas, Robbie Savage, Neil Lennon and Dean Ashton. Now sadly the club is likely to be remembered for the evil that went on there. Last edited by snowy25; November 25th, 2016 at 03:47 AM..

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November 24th, 2016, 11:06 AM	#19072
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has retired, ending a 19-year playing career. Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37972429

November 24th, 2016, 05:06 PM	#19073
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,759 Times in 7,170 Posts	Great player . And captain .Mister Gerrard.

November 24th, 2016, 05:08 PM	#19074
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,759 Times in 7,170 Posts	Europa league . St Etienne needs a win vs Mayence. Arsene 2 Paris 2. Difficult to choose for me...!

November 24th, 2016, 07:52 PM	#19077
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	I think the problem is that we in England produce so few good players that when a decent one retires they do go overboard. I remember all the gushing about Scholes when he retired the first time. They had people from all around the world praising him and again if you looked quickly you would have thought he had died due to the coverage.

November 25th, 2016, 03:00 AM	#19078
Meini Again Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,637 Thanks: 32,358 Thanked 31,826 Times in 3,566 Posts	Shows how parochial we are in the UK. ~imo~ Not wanting to tempt fate, but if Zidan or Vigo passed away...they'd have less coverage in the UK, and they were each a notch or two above Stevie and Paul.

November 25th, 2016, 07:16 AM	#19080
westernlover47 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: England Posts: 241 Thanks: 58 Thanked 1,985 Times in 196 Posts	At least he has retired in one piece and in good health Wishing him al the very best for he role in coaching at Liverpool which I know he will be a good role model to youngsters coming through an would make a fine Liverpool manager one day