Stevie G’s Biggest Cock-Ups!

There was a certain inevitability yesterday about Steven Gerrard dominating the headlines after his final clash with bitter rivals Manchester United.

Unfortunately for the LA-bound midfielder it was, as is often the case, for all the wrong reasons. We take a look at some of the former England captain’s costliest blunders.

Sloppy Seconds
Gerrard’s disimissal yesterday after 40 seconds may just have cost his team a place in the top four, with United moving five points clear in fourth place.

The Slip

The irony of Gerrard’s slip against Chelsea last season trumps anything Alanis Morissette could dream of. Sadly for the 34-year-old, his blunder to allow Demba Ba score will probably be the defining moment of a successful career.

Gerrard’s infamous quote of “This does not f**king slip now” following victory over Manchester City could only have one outcome.

The Suarez Assist
Having taken the flak for costing Liverpool the title, Gerrard’s mistimed header in England’s World Cup clash with Uruguay compounded what he later called “the worst three months” of his life.

The fact his error was capitalised on by Luis Suarez, so often the recipient of his assists at Liverpool made it even more poignant.

Horrid Henry
Gerrard has often been king of the assists in the Premier League, including last season. However, he also has previous for laying on costly goals for opponents with Thierry Henry a grateful beneficiary on two occasions.

Gerrard’s dreadful pass back against France in Euro 2004 was pounced on by Henry, who won a penalty converted by Zinedine Zidane.

Just two years later Henry was at the receiving end of another Gerrard boo-boo, this time helping Arsenal to a 2-1 victory.

Feeling The Blues

Gerrard almost joined Chelsea in 2004 and has certainly helped them out on several occasions since his decision to remain at Liverpool.

His own goal against Jose Mourinho’s side in the 2005 league cup final left him feeling “suicidal” and sparked a Chelsea comeback to claim the trophy.

Gerrard can at least console himself that his blunder in 2010 against the Blues helped cost Manchester United the title.

Another pass back by Stevie G, oblivious of the lurking Didier Drogba, was immediately punished by the Ivorian striker. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 and beat United to the title by a solitary point.