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Biography Assignment- Steven Gerrard

   

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Running Head: STEVEN GERRARD BIOGRAPHY REVIEW1Title: Steven Gerrard Biography ReviewName:Institution:

STEVEN GERRARD BIOGRAPHY REVIEW2IntroductionSteven Gerrard was one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. During his time playing for Liverpool FC in England, Gerrard won the UEFA Champion League, as well as the League and FA Cups on different occasions. He also had a remarkable career with the England National Team, which he captained for a period before retiring form international duty. The booktalks about the early childhood of a boy who was born and brought up in Merseyside, and whose only dream was to play football for the club he loved, Liverpool. Steven Gerrard’s story is one of tragedy, determination, resilience and the undying belief that he was among the best in what he did. His work was an inspiration to his Liverpool and England teammates, as well as fans. Steven Gerrard is, according to the theme implied in the book, an embodiment of the power of the human spirit. While he has called time on his playing career, he is still active in football, having been appointed a junior coach at his beloved club. Areas of special focusFrom the book, the inspirational power of Steven Gerrard is highly emphasized, it is citedas one of the forces which drove Liverpool and the England national team to success during his years as a player and captain. The reason given for his decision to not move to Chelsea, where more domestic success would have materialized, is not wholly agreeable – his move may have been the result of a need to continue being an important player, rather than moving to a place where his influence was diluted. His role in Liverpool’s success is on the other hand acceptable. The book does not contain an objective self-assessment by Gerrard, in a way that a reader could have a clear appraisal of the player. Issues as to why Liverpool never really regained its lost glory during the Gerrard years is also not included in the otherwise engaging book.

STEVEN GERRARD BIOGRAPHY REVIEW3Inspirational powerThe ability of the player to rally the troops in the most important of times is legendary. Atthe time Gerrard was instrumental in helping Liverpool win the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2005, Gerrard was only 25. Yet, he was able to find the inspiration, in deeds on the field and words off it, to ensure his team won the coveted trophy. Through the following years, the player constantly needed to rouse his teammates – the odds were stakes against them. New owners were pumping millions into their clubs, buying new players with greater technical ability.Gerrard inspired his teammates to not be daunted by these developments, and instead focus on the issues at hand. Nowhere was this inspiration clearer than hen Gerrard led his team to victory on that famous night in Istanbul. Having been staring at defeat in the first half of the game, Gerard rallied his team-mates to effect a remarkable turn-around, and eventually win the match. While other instances were of a lesser consequence in terms of the prize to be won, they still showed the football world that Gerrard was not only a master footballer, but also that he was a greater leader, whose abilities were not only limited to a football. This was also seen when, as his physical abilities started to fail, he remained an integral part of the team, as a leader and a force of motivation to other players. On the national team, Gerrard was overlooked several times for the captaincy. There was strong field from which managers had to select captains. He however never shied away form providing leadership. He would cajole and guide, with his eye on the prize of winning and professionalism (Gerrard, 2012). Why he did not leave the club; role in Liverpool’s success

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