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by **zarababe** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:15 am

.. More good news.. LFC.tv

GERRARD: HOW COULD I LEAVE AFTER NIGHT LIKE THAT?
Mark Platt, in Istanbul 26 May 2005
Steven Gerrard described Liverpool's Champions League Final triumph over AC Milan has the greatest night of his life and then revealed there's no way he could now leave the club.
The Reds skipper was one of the scorers as Liverpool fought back from a 3-0 half-time deficit and then won the most prized possession in club football on a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

In lifting the European Cup he followed in the footsteps of such legends as Emlyn Hughes, Phil Thompson and Graeme Souness but talk of his future again cropped up at the post-match press conference.

"How could I leave after a night like that? It was the greatest of my life and talks will begin soon. My form has been a bit hot and cold this season but you'll see a different Steven Gerrard next season," he said.

"We were outclassed in the first half. AC controlled it and we went in at the break with our heads down. But the manager made changes and instilled belief back into the players.

"We came back out were just determined to make the scoreline respectable for our fans. I know they have been saving up for weeks for this trip. It was reported that we'd have 20,000 fans out here but there was much more than that. They are unbelievable and I dedicate this victory to them.

"We were a different team in the second half but by extra time we were running on empty and I'll admit were playing for penalties at the end.

"We've beaten some magnificent teams in this competition this season and no-one can take what we've achieved away from us. I didn't think we could go all the way but as we've shown before this season, we are never beaten.

"I just hope UEFA allow us to play in it again next season. It's called the Champions League and so the Champions should be in it."

by **LFC #1** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:22 am

Gerrard is :censored:

brill, good on him - true red!!!!

by **zarababe** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:33 am

Champion of Europe

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by **zarababe** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:34 am

by **vvs** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:38 am

well looks like its good news on that front then!! hope we see the immense gerrard next season!! cant wait for next season to start!!

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:40 am

the last penalty shot for Milan, i know my heart stopped beating for a few seconds. I can bet alot more of you can say the samething.
We have shown him and Europe what we can do as a team, im glad he is staying for the ride.

by **ALONSO_14** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:40 am

LIVERPOOL
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS 2005
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS
5TH TIME WINNERS

THAT LOOKS GR8!!

by **ALONSO_14** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:42 am

IN THAT PENALTY SHOOT OUT I HAD A GREAT FEELING ABOUT IT, WHEN THEY MISSED THEIR FIRST 2 I KNEW IT WAS OURS AND DUDEK DOIN A BRUCE GROBBELAR I KNEW THAT MILAN WOULD LOSE THE PENALTIES FOR SOME REASON

by **zarababe** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:52 am

by **laza** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:55 am

It is good news and hopefully its the final time we have to go through this is he going or staying lark

by **policy** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:58 am

He will be a Red for life.

by **siti_zaiton1982** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:04 am

no doubt at all.he's staying for more throphies in the future n certainly this club is heading towards the right direction.Rafa is truly a magician.3-0 down in the first half n killed Milan less than 10 mins in the 2nd half.

by **RedorDead** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:09 am

He is a red at heart, it is obvious, yeah he toyed with the idea of leaving for his career, fair enough but this has showed him he can accomplish all his dreams here at Anfield!! he will stay and we will be better for it!!!

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