Gerrard: My Autobiography (58 page)

and tackling 83–4, 216–22, 223–33

voted England Player of the Year (2004) 302–3

awarded MBE 494–5

Football Career (Liverpool)

alleged row with Carragher over leaving Liverpool speculation 327–8

apprenticeship at 65–83

captaincy of 235–6, 290–1

Chelsea’s interest in signing 321, 325, 326, 331–2, 407–8

clubs interested in whilst at 88–9, 180, 280, 325–7, 331

contract issue after European Cup win and eventual signing 399–413

criticism of by Houllier in press after Basle 281–9, 290

debut for first team (1998) 102–5

dressing–room games and pranks whilst apprentice 66–70, 71–4

first game for U-19s against Spurs (1998) 88–9

goal scored against Olympiakos (2004) 343–4

goals scored in FA Cup final (2006) 426, 428–9

goals scored for 122, 209, 214, 279, 338–9, 373, 426, 437

loss of team-mates to other clubs 334–6

love for 59, 399–400, 411, 473

new four-year contract with Liverpool (2001) 214

offered pro contract 85

offered a Youth Trainee Scheme contract 61

own-goal scored in Carling Cup final and abuse of by some fans (2005) 397–9

Real Madrid deal rumours 401–3

relationship with first-team players during apprenticeship 75–82

sendings-off and bans 219–20, 223–4, 225, 228–9, 230, 232–3

speculation over future 321, 324–32, 393–6, 398, 401–6

training for at Vernon Sangster Sports Centre 45–9, 54, 58–9

training with first team 74–5, 96–100, 101–3

transfer request to force Liverpool’s hand over
contract and fan reaction 407–9

U-19 game against Manchester United 92–4

see also
Liverpool

Football Career (International)

called up to train with squad for Argentina friendly 123–32

captain in friendly 293

debut against Ukraine (2000) 137–49

and Euro 2000
see
Euro 2000

and Euro 2004
see
Euro 2004

goals scored for England 247–9, 312

goals scored in World Cup (2006) 446, 453

misses World Cup (2002) due to injury 262–7

plays for U-21s in European championship play-off (2000) 133–7

positions liked to play in 302, 303

progress towards 118–19, 121–3

and strike talks over Ferdinand drug test incident 294–8

and World Cup (2006)
see
World Cup (2006)

Personal Life

abscess 349–50

and birth of Lilly-Ella and Lexie 418–19

dislike of being alone 152–3

‘drinking’ incident and press criticism 251–6

drugs allegation 289–90

groin operation 263–4, 266

importance of family 282

love for daughters 422

love of recognition 110–11

relationship with Alex 414–21

and marriage to 495–6

relationship with and support from father 35, 37–8, 39–40, 48–9, 52–3, 110–11

and separation of parents 282–4, 288–9

twentieth birthday and trashing of hotel room incident 139–42

Gerrard, Tony (grandfather) 23–4

Gerrard, Tony (uncle) 26–7

Giggs, Ryan 61

Gilhooley, Jon-Paul 9–10, 11–12, 13, 14, 15

Gillet, George 482–4

Ginola, David 106–7, 108

Giovanni 339

Gonzalez, Manuel Enrique Mejuto 344, 368

Grainger, Martin 196

Gray, Andy 344

Graz

v. Liverpool in European Cup qualifier (2004) 334, 338

Greece

World Cup qualifying match against 255–7

Gregson, Neil 65, 66, 70, 82

Grip, Tord 242

Grobbelaar, Bruce 380

Guardiola, Pep 207

Gudjohnsen, Eidur 230, 350, 353, 356–7, 479

Guti 362

Halsey, Mark 236

Hamann, Didi 162–3, 165–7, 169, 188, 201, 245–6, 249, 258, 275, 277, 336, 365, 370, 373, 380–1, 427, 430

Hannan, Mark 16

Hansen, Alan 41, 42, 292

Hargreaves, Owen 249, 316

Harkness, Steve 217–18

Harrison, Paul 13

Harrison, Rex 21

Heggem, Veggard 104, 109

Heighway, Steve 18–19, 45, 48–50, 54, 58, 59–60, 61–2, 87, 92, 95–6, 217–18, 489–90

Henchoz, Stéphane 184, 202

Hendrie, Lee 134, 136

Henry, Thierry 150, 202, 305, 308, 309, 361, 400

Heskey, Emile 136, 190–1, 314–15

Heysel disaster (1985) 346

Hibbert, Tony 22, 30

Hicks, Tom 482–4

Hignett, Craig 22

Hillsborough Families’ Group 13

Hillsborough Memorial 9

Hillsborough tragedy (1989) 9–14

Hoddle, Glenn 120

Houllier, Gérard 91, 93–5,113–14, 209–10, 280, 337, 388

advice given 253

claim of ‘discovering’ Gerrard 87–8, 92, 93

criticism of Gerrard in press after Basle 286–8, 290

dismissal of 321–2

and Ginola 105–6

heart surgery and recuperation 268–9, 274

and Ince 102

management style and methods 253, 337

popularity with players 269–70

relationship with Gerrard 99–100, 220–1, 262–3, 281–2, 322, 435–6

signings 275–8, 279

training under 98–9

and UEFA Cup 205

Hughes, Emlyn 292

Hungary 461

Huth, Robert 355, 356

Huyton-with-Roby Church of England Primary School 28

Hyypia, Sami 183, 184, 219, 221, 230, 277, 290, 291–2, 347, 364, 365, 381, 426, 431

Ibrahimovic, Zlatan 293, 346, 356

Ince, Paul 76–7, 78, 101–2, 105, 107, 109, 111, 158, 159, 171, 234, 382

Inzaghi, Filippo 486

Ipswich Town 262, 263

Ireland 119

James, David 74, 80–1, 295–6, 304

Jancker, Carsten 164, 246

Jankulovski, Marek 485

Jeffers, Francis 73, 219

Jeremy (chiropodist) 71–3

Jevons, Phil 119

Joe the Red Man 384

Johansson, Lennart 386–7

Johnson, Andy 196

Johnson, Michael 195

Johnston, Lynn (aunt) 37

Jones, Dave 234

Joyce, Paul 105, 278, 286–7, 454

Juventus

v. Liverpool in European Cup (2005) 346–8

Kahn, Oliver 164, 244

Kaka 358, 367, 368–9, 374, 389, 485

Karpin, Valeri 101

Keane, Roy 197, 211–12, 213

Keegan, Kevin 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 129, 132–3, 134, 137–8, 142, 144, 151

and Euro 2000 151, 153, 160, 161, 163–4, 173–5, 177–8

and Owen 177

relationship with Gerrard 154, 175, 176, 178

relationship with players 154, 175

resignation as England’s manager 239–42

Keller, Richard 55

Kenyon, Peter 331

Keown, Martin 128–9, 130, 147, 177, 226

Kewell, Harry 123, 231, 365–6, 367–8, 369, 434

Kezman, Mateja 352

Kilbane, Kevin 233

King, Ledley 311

Kirkland, Chris 227, 340, 341

Klinsmann, Jurgen 259

Kluivert, Patrick 207

Konchesky, Paul 424, 427

Koumas, Jason 46, 47, 199

Kuyt, Dirk 486

Lampard, Frank 62, 134, 136, 230, 252, 303, 307, 353, 354, 445, 451, 464, 480, 481

Le Saux, Graeme 230

Le Tallec, Anthony 347

League Cup
see
Carling Cup; Worthington Cup

Lee, Sammy 88, 91, 92, 108, 328

Leeds United 123, 197

v. Liverpool (2001) 223

Lennon, Aaron 457

Leonhardsen, Oyvind 81

Lewin, Gary 132, 172–3, 175, 311, 444

Lilleshall 50–2

Litmanen, Jari 191–2

Livermore, Doug 83

Liverpool

1998/9 season

v. Celta Vigo 100–1, 109

v. Middlesbrough 114–15

v. Spurs 105–7

1999/2000 season 122–3, 219

2000/2001 season 182, 191–214, 221, 261–2

qualify for European Cup 213–14

v. Leeds United 223

v. Manchester United 211–13

win FA Cup 197–205

win UEFA Cup 205–11

win Worthington Cup 192–7

2001/2002 season 274–5

2002/3 season 230, 278–80, 281

win Worthington Cup 279

2003/4 season 321

2004/5 season 285

lose Carling Cup final 396–7

appointment of Benitez as new manager 328

Christmas parties 112–14

dismissal of Houllier 321–2

hostility between Manchester United and 126–7, 212

leaving of Owen for Real Madrid 334–5

stagnation of 320–1

win European Cup (2005) 339–88, 399–400

win FA Cup (2006) 423–33

lose European Cup (2007) 474–89

see also
Gerrard, Steven: Football Career (Liverpool)

Liverpool School of Excellence 45

Liverpool University 70

Ljungberg, Freddie 123, 202, 204

Lunt, Kenny 50, 55

Luxembourg 122

Luzhny, Oleg 149

McAllister, Gary 185–8, 209, 224, 225, 382

McAteer, Jason 74

McAuley, Hughie 45–6, 61, 87, 96

McClaren, Steve 218, 310, 453, 454, 470, 471–2, 473, 490, 491, 492–3, 494

McGrattan, Paul 346

McIntyre, Ben 46

McMahon, Steve 22, 41

McManaman, Steve 61, 74, 75–6, 80, 81, 109, 141, 252–3

McPhail, Stephen 119

Madeley, Paul 143

Makelele, Claude 101

Maldini, Paolo 362–3, 374, 380, 385–6, 487

Manchester United 60, 92–3

hostility between Liverpool and 126–7, 212

interest in buying Gerrard 326

lose Worthington Cup to Liverpool (2003) 279

v. Liverpool (2000) 211–12

Marseille 321

Marshall, Struan 186, 214, 224, 225, 252, 326–7, 361, 402, 403, 410

Mascherano, Javier 485

Match of the Day
27

Matteo, Dom 80

Matthaus, Lothar 164

Meier, Urs 316, 318

Mellor, Neil 232, 342

Michel, Lubos 354, 355

Middlesbrough 180

v. Liverpool (1998) 114–15

Milan 358

European Cup final against Liverpool (2005) 359–88

European Cup final against Liverpool (2007) 484–7

Miller, Alex 283–4

Molby, Jan 63

Moldovan, Viorel 176

Monaco 339

Moores, David 387–8, 407–8, 411, 412, 483

Moran, Ronnie 75, 83, 84, 218

Moreno, Javi 209

Morrison, Clinton 192, 193, 194

Mostovoi, Alexander 101

Mourinho, Jose 321, 331, 332, 352, 355, 397, 479–81

Moyes, David 228

Murphy, Danny 109, 188, 189–90, 284–5, 335–6

Murphy, Neil 49

Naylor, Roy 69

Naysmith, Gary 226–7, 228, 229

Nedved, Pavel 346

Neville, Gary 127, 154, 294, 295, 296, 304

Neville, Phil 126, 176–7

News of the World
113

Nielsen, Allan 106

Nowotny, Jens 164

Nugent, David 22, 493

Nuno Gomes 160

Oddo, Massimo 485

Olympiakos 205, 339, 340

v. Liverpool in European Cup (2005) 339–44

O’Shea, John 93

Overmars, Marc 207

Owen, Michael 60–2, 129, 139, 493

abilities 47–8, 190, 334–5

as an apprentice at Liverpool 66, 69–70

departs Liverpool for Real Madrid 334–5

and Euro 2000 177

and Euro 2004 314

goals scored for England 246, 249

goals scored for Liverpool 203–4

injury in World Cup (2006) 452

and Keegan 177

relegated to bench during Worthington Cup final 195

and Rooney partnership 308

schoolboy football 15, 46, 47–8, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 57–8, 490

and World Cup (1998) 119–21

Owens, John 58

Palios, Mark 294

Paraguay

v. England in World Cup (2006) 444–6

Pardew, Alan 424, 433

Parry, Rick 88, 214, 322–3, 328, 332, 394, 401, 404–6

Partridge, Ritchie 93

Pearce, Stuart 382

Pele 265

Pennant, Jermaine 485

Perez, Florentino 402

Piero, Alessandro del 150, 346

Pinto, João 158, 160

Pires, Robert 202

Pirlo, Andrea 358, 367, 369, 485

Platini, Michel 346

Poll, Graham 228, 236, 237

Pongolle, Florent (Sinama) 341–2

Porto 206

Portugal

v. England in Euro 2000 158–61

v. England in Euro 2004 313–19

v. England in World Cup (2006) 458–61

Purse, Darren 196

Ranieri, Claudio 331

Rapid Bucharest 205

Real Madrid 280, 325, 401–2 and Owen 335

Rebrov, Sergei 148

Redknapp, Jamie 74, 75, 79–81, 97–8, 101, 107, 124, 125, 288

Reed, Les 157

referees 235–8

Reid, Peter 22

Reina, Pepe 207, 425, 427, 429, 430–1, 481

Rennie, Uriah 237

Reo-Coker, Nigel 424

Rigoglioso, Adriano 69

Riise, John Arne 336, 373, 380, 381, 382, 428, 431, 432, 477–8

Riley, Mike 237–8

Riquelme, Juan Roman 369

Rivaldo 207, 339, 340

Roberts, Gareth 63

Robinson, Paul 445

Robinson, Peter 88

Robson, Bryan 180–1

Roma 206

Romania

v. England in Euro 2000 170, 176–7

Ronaldinho 369, 478

Ronaldo, Cristiano 313, 314, 315, 459, 462–3, 466

Rooney, Wayne 227, 298–9, 326, 439–40, 490

dismissal during World Cup against Portugal 459–63

and Euro 2004 305–6, 307–8, 311, 312, 314–15

and Euro 2008 493

metatarsal injury 439–40

and World Cup (2006) 439–40, 442–3

Rotherham 197

Rui Costa 158

Rush, Ian 19, 41, 346

Sanchez, Lawrie 200

Sars, Alain 350

Saviola, Javier 339

Scholes, Paul 126, 127, 131, 132, 153, 246, 299, 303, 310, 318–19

Scholl, Mehmet 164–5

Scolari, Luiz Felipe 459

Seaman, David 126

Serginho 376, 377, 378, 380

Shannon, Dave 45, 48, 58, 84, 87, 90–1, 96

Shearer, Alan 124, 131, 141, 146, 147, 153, 154–5, 163, 172–3

Sheringham, Teddy 256, 431

Shevchenko, Andrei 148, 358, 366, 378, 379, 382–3, 385

Shreeves, Geoff 384–5

Silvestre, Mikael 279, 307, 308