27 Apr 2017 19:11:43
Hi Ed 01
Reading Steven Gerrard's views on being u18 coach. I think he must have read your answer about the academy set up and progression of these young players. He has basically said they are too soft and need to get harder and more physical. I remember you saying they get handed everthing too early and are spoilt. So Ed, do you think SG is looking to do the right thing? Thank you x.

{Ed001's Note - yes mate, he has very much listened to the same people as I have and taken their advice on board. I have been very impressed with him so far since retiring from playing. He has shown a surprising maturity and is using his intelligence to learn quickly.}

1.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 19:24:52
Cheers Ed01. I'm so happy SG has returned to our club and I am looking forward to his input and hope he can help to bring back long term success and joy to all LFC supporters. YNWA.

{Ed001's Note - I think it was the right move for all parties. Him starting at the bottom is exactly what he needs to learn his role and it is the best place for any lack of experience to be mitigated by his sheer presence inspiring the youngsters.}

2.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 21:37:41
Great to hear that he's not being arrogant and acting like he knows it all. Just slightly worried that he seems to putting a huge emphasis on physicality, wouldn't the u18s be much better doing more tactical/ technical work. Can see the point to toughen them up but I think their technical ability should come first. Just my opinion though.

{Ed001's Note - it is not about physicality mate, he is talking about heart and desire. Drive and will to win. Not being strong and fast as such. At least that was how I understood it.}

3.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 22:05:27
Agree Ed he was saying ability wil get you so far but drive and determination is the difference. you've got to want it more than your peers to make it.

{Ed001's Note - hopefully the inspiration of having him there will drive on the youngsters.}

4.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 22:34:23
He certainly seems a lot less arrogant as a coach than he was as a player towards the end.

5.) 28 Apr 2017
28 Apr 2017 00:31:29
He wasn't arrogant

He wanted to win

I'd call the likes of Costa arrogant trying to manoeuvre a move to China to land a bigger paycheck.

Gerrard was never like that. He knew how great the success the club had won before and wanted to regain those levels again

It's easy to knock him but don't forget what he did for his club when he could have gone anywhere in Europe.

Listen to all his top top contemporaries from the biggest and best clubs in Europe, you don't hear any of them calling him arrogant. They all wanted to play with him.

Top man in my book.

6.) 28 Apr 2017
28 Apr 2017 01:07:29
Dermot, I agree with a lot of what you have said, but we don't know the man, and whether or not other players wanted to play with him makes no difference. His quality was not in question, he was an elite talent.
Ed001 has explained, on numerous occasions, that Gerrard could act like a jerk at times. It's great to see him getting proper experience of a tough role before he considers professional management, however.

7.) 28 Apr 2017
28 Apr 2017 02:17:35
I agree with you and don't know the lad. But maybe his desire to win the top prizes made him out to be awkward.
As I say I don't know the lad but I reckon our club is better off having him with us than somewhere else.

The under 18s will have a man who lifted the champions league trophy guiding them and maybe bollocking them.
He was once where they are now and if that isn't enough to motivate you to prove yourself then you have no right to be there.

It's all good from where I see it.

8.) 28 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 23:04:56
Fair enough ed001 must have misread it, well that's great to hear because unfortunately several top talents fall away without making an impression because everything is handed to them and they just expect to turn up and perform. Doesn't happen at this level.

9.) 28 Apr 2017
28 Apr 2017 08:34:43
I have to admit im not a fan of him as a person but loved him as a footballer. I think this is a win win for both him and the club and wish him every success.