prolog

1 The Stand-Off
2 New Season, New Hope (Changing Seasons)
3. Optimism and Pessimism (Tangled Celebrations)
4 World Cup Qualifications and Playing Positions
5 Hard Facts
6-game winning streak (The Surge)
7. Closing In
8 The Slip
9 England National Team: The Hope
10 England National Team: The End
11 The Merry-Go-Round
12 Contracts, Decisions, and the Night of the 8-Iron
13 Wonder Goals and Injury Blues
14 The Chimp, the Stamp, and the Letter
15 Dreaming
16 The Leaving of Liverpool

supplement

The protagonist who practiced the most noble loyalty in soccer,
But what is the real face of Steven Gerrard?

Steven Gerrard: My Story is a book written by Gerrard himself, summarizing his 27-year football career.
In this book, Gerard faithfully chronicles the key moments that dramatically changed the course of his life.
He candidly revealed episodes from that time, whether good or bad, including the story of the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, also known as the 'Miracle of Istanbul', the various experiences he had as captain of the England national team, the painful mistake in the 2013-14 season match against Chelsea, and the agony he felt before leaving Liverpool.


Steven Gerrard led Liverpool for 17 years, winning numerous titles including the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup, and UEFA Champions League, and putting the team in the ranks of prestigious clubs.
In particular, he showed fantastic chemistry with Suarez and Torres, leading Liverpool to great success.
But the most important thing, the league title, was not given to him.
In the 17 years that Gerrard played for Liverpool, they never won the league title.
In the 2013-14 season, when the team was closest to winning the title, Gerrard made a crucial mistake against Chelsea, which contributed to the team's defeat.
Gerrard also has no history with individual awards such as the Ballon d'Or.
Does that mean we can say that Gerrard is not world-class?

“I know well the meaning of glory.
At the same time, the cruelty of defeat.”
-Steven Gerrard

As is well known, Gerrard is the only player to have scored in the finals of the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
Moreover, at Liverpool, Gerrard is an iconic figure with a greater presence than any other player or manager.
Gerrard, who spent 12 years as 'captain' at Liverpool, had a significant influence on Suarez and Torres becoming world-class players through his unique leadership style, such as constantly communicating with his teammates as captain.
Gerrard was literally a 'captain beyond captain', playing a role no less than that of a manager when the club had to make important decisions, such as recruiting players.
As the title of longest-serving captain in the club's history suggests, Gerrard is an immortal figure who cannot be replaced by any manager or player who has passed through Liverpool, and that is why we call him Liverpool's 'Eternal Captain'.


What we should particularly note about Gerrard's football career is that he spent most of his career alongside Liverpool's history.
In modern football, where it is rare for a footballer to debut at his hometown club and build a steady career, his career with Liverpool for 27 years after debuting at Liverpool's youth team holds great implications for us as well.
Although he moved to the American MLS in 2015, Gerrard was Liverpool itself before that.
Like many of the world's best players, Gerrard also received huge offers from Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Chelsea during his prime, but he turned them all down and remained loyal to his hometown club, Liverpool.
And his lofty loyalty to Liverpool earned him the admiration of many football fans. This is why, even after his move to LA Galaxy, Gerrard's name remains cherished in the hearts of Liverpool fans.