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Post by DixonHill on Jul 6, 2005 3:42:20 GMT -5
GERRARD'S STAYING WITH LIVERPOOL
Rick Parry has this morning revealed that Steven Gerrard has changed his mind over wanting to leave Anfield and committed his future to Liverpool FC.
The Reds chief executive broke the amazing news as he arrived at Anfield today following several late night and early morning phone calls with the Liverpool captain.
"I couldn't be more delighted," said Parry. "He has decided to stay with us because he realises how much the club means to him.
"Even when he said he was going I don't think the language he used suggested he really wanted to go. He was talking about the last few days being difficult and not being able to come back, he never actually said he wanted to go.
"Over the last 24 hours he has reflected on it, thought it through and he wants to stay.
"From our point of view it's what we wanted all along. I have apologised to Stevie if I've mis-read his emotions. I guess after Istanbul I thought I knew where we were going but he clearly thought for whatever reason that the club wasn't as enthusiastic about keeping him as we might have been. He was anxious.
"There were one or two issues with the contract which he took to mean a lack of enthusiasm on our part, which it wasn't. He understands that now. We've had some emotional moments together, cleared everything up and I don't think this will happen again.
"I don't think he's staying because he was concerned about the negative reaction. I made the point on Monday to him to think of the fans in Istanbul and ask himself how he could leave that. Obviously the last day or two hasn't been easy for him but this isn't a decision for negative reasons.
"He's found it complicated but deep down it was always a difficult decision for him to say he wanted to go. We're all absolutely thrilled and I'm more certain than ever that he's fully committed and that this is where he wants to be."
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Jul 6, 2005 4:18:39 GMT -5
GOOD OL STEVIE G
STEVIE STEVIE STEVIE STEVIE GER-RAAAAAAAAAAAAARD something something something WELL HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD
in other news...COME ON ARSENAL!!! ENOUGHT WITH THIS TOM FOOLER....LETS GET THE BEAST ALREADY
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Post by Don1™ on Jul 6, 2005 6:28:09 GMT -5
Suprising!
First thing I done was text all those vaginas that text me yesterday, laughing and mocking.
Stevie G has made the right decision, all be it after changing his mind
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Post by tezza202 on Jul 6, 2005 6:42:00 GMT -5
Semms a bit odd to me. Did they add a few more zero's to his pay packet?
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Post by Steve on Jul 6, 2005 8:49:56 GMT -5
Nope, in his own words he Couldnt leave the club he loves so much, long term deal to be signed so should be ours for another 2-3 years minimum.  Delighted. |
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Post by feckarse on Jul 6, 2005 12:27:15 GMT -5
stevie g going to chelsea is the new paddy vieira going to Real - you get irritated by hearing the repetitive rumours, but there's always a point every year where you start to believe them.... then BAM! Nothing happens & he stays
we're gonna be seeing this going on for the next few summers, i guarantee it!
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Post by daysleeper on Jul 6, 2005 12:59:03 GMT -5
Semms a bit odd to me. Did they add a few more zero's to his pay packet? nah he probably received a slightly "persuasive" phone call from a liverpudlian gangster last night... along the lines of - sign or we'll remove your eyeballs |
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Post by DixonHill on Jul 6, 2005 13:44:21 GMT -5
Semms a bit odd to me. Did they add a few more zero's to his pay packet? nah he probably received a slightly "persuasive" phone call from a liverpudlian gangster last night... along the lines of - sign or we'll remove your eyeballs no doubt that will what the press will say in tomorrows paper. they said it last year.  |
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Post by daysleeper on Jul 6, 2005 13:53:20 GMT -5
no doubt that will what the press will say in tomorrows paper. they said it last year. doesnt mean it aint true! so you're believing his sudden change of heart story? its all a bit bizarre. hey dix - so are you pleased Steven "scumbag" Gerrard is staying? i believe thats what you called him just yesterday... ah i love the insanity of football supporters....  |
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Post by DixonHill on Jul 6, 2005 13:55:44 GMT -5
no doubt that will what the press will say in tomorrows paper. they said it last year. doesnt mean it aint true! so you're believing his sudden change of heart story? its all a bit bizarre. hey dix - so are you pleased Steven "scumbag" Gerrard is staying? i believe thats what you called him just yesterday... ah i love the insanity of football supporters.... well, yesterday he was. i know, but it's usually the footballers that make us go crazy. the £40million would have been nice, though. |
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Post by Columbia on Jul 8, 2005 7:21:06 GMT -5
him and carragher just signed new 4 year contracts If he'd left i would have been a bit pissed off but i think if we'd spent the money well it wouldnt have mattered to much. Im glad he is staying though. |
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