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2 days ago
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I'm a Rangers 55 legend and Russell Martin invited me to watch training – fans are in for something special
Jermain Defoe has seen what Rangers can be like when a manager gets it right at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard was that guy in 2021 when he delivered their 55th title and stopped Celtic getting 10-in-a-row. Despite it being a Covid-hit campaign, Defoe will never forget what it meant to Rangers supporters. Advertisement READ MORE: Rangers are miles behind the eight ball and things could get worse before they get better - Monday Jury READ MORE: Metinho still on Rangers transfer radar as Gers 'ready' to up the ante in bid to land Brazilian youngster He's played for West Ham United, Spurs and England in his career - but says NOTHING topped that league triumph in Govan. What Gerrard managed to create was special four years ago. And Defoe is now praying that new Gers gaffer Russell Martin can get to experience the same. The former Ibrox striker still keeps in touch with everything that's going on at Rangers. On Saturday night, he shared a TV studio with Conor Coady - one of Martins' summer transfer targets - and urged him to get himself to Glasgow. Advertisement He's also familiar with the boss, having spent time with him at Southampton's training ground last season as part of his own coaching journey. Defoe would love nothing better than to see his old club be Scotland's top team again. And he's convinced that with Martin at the helm - and Coady at the heart of their defence - that Rangers can emulate Gerrard's team and become champions again. In an exclusive interview with Record Sport, the 42-year-old said: 'Russell is very good. He invited me to Southampton to watch training last year so I got to spend a bit of time with him. 'I knew how his teams played and I'd heard a lot about how he worked. I went in there and, wow. It was proper. You know what I liked about him as well? He's a really good guy so he can connect to players. -Credit:PA 'He's an amazing coach and he's already played for Rangers so he understands it. The Rangers fans have something special to look forward to. Advertisement 'His methodology is to play football in the right way and win. The fans will see a playing style straight away that they might not have seen before. 'Under Stevie and Mick Beale, we had a good way of playing. We dominated most games and won the league in 2021. 'I just really hope that this man can bring those good times back to Rangers. It's going to take time but the Rangers fans know that. 'When someone gets it right at Rangers, like Stevie did four years ago, it's a special place. At some stage, I'm going to message Russell. I want to come up, be around it and watch a bit of training. 'Because it's a special club. That time in my life, I loved. All the stuff I achieved before that - playing for England at a World Cup or in the Premier League - my time at Rangers is the time I remember. Advertisement 'Those celebrations when we won the title and seeing what we gave to those people, it was the best thing. Covid was the only negative but we could still hear the fans outside the stadium when we won that league. 'The noise and the support we had was incredible. I told Conor that on Saturday - I've never seen support like that before. 'In 30 years time, people will remember us as the team who won 55. They can never take that away from us. I just want Conor to experience that now.' Record Sport revealed almost a month ago that Martin wanted to make Coady one of his key summer signings at Ibrox. The 32-year-old defender, who has 10 England caps, would add Premier League experience to Rangers' backline. Advertisement Defoe was with him at the weekend, covering the Under-21 Euro Championship Final, and was immediately in his ear about a possible move to Glasgow. And he's convinced it would be a coup for Martin to get him on board. Defoe said: 'With Connor Goldson not at Rangers anymore and Leon Balogun leaving, it just makes sense to sign Conor. 'He's a proper, natural leader. I haven't played with Conor but I've always known about his qualities. I've heard a lot about how good he is in the changing room. 'For Rangers, you need those sort of characters at the club. I loved all the clubs I played for in England and I knew Rangers were big. Advertisement 'But when you actually go, you fully appreciate it. I spoke to Graeme Souness when I was linked with Rangers. He's an iconic figure in football and he told me how much he loved that club. 'That's why, when I had the chance to go, it was one of the best things I ever did. I said to Conor, I hope to God you get the chance to experience what I did up there. 'He loves football and that's why I said he has to go there. It's the people, the club, what it means to everyone. Leicester City's Conor Coady -Credit:CameraSport via Getty Images 'I told him that if he can go there, make a difference, and win? Honestly, it's incredible. That's why they need to get business done now, get Conor Coady in, a guy who's so experienced in England. Advertisement 'You hear how he speaks on TV, he knows the game and he's a leader. I don't want any other club to get him. Rangers can't miss out on signings like this. 'If we're looking to go in the right direction as a football club, take this opportunity. Because it's a guy who I know would love to be at Rangers. 'When you get players into the building who appreciate being there - even though he's been at top clubs and with England - it's priceless.' Defoe feels proud of the fact he'll always be remembered as a title winner at Rangers, despite only having 18 months at the club after joining from Bournemouth. Advertisement He said: 'When I was linked with Rangers, I didn't think of it as going to play in Scotland. I just thought, what an opportunity to play at a massive club where you have to win. 'Legends have graced that club and loved it so much they still speak about it now. I still speak to Gazza about it, Ally McCoist and Souness. 'There are just certain places where you think the supporters are special and Rangers is one of them. I had played for Spurs and West Ham, clubs like that. But when I went to Rangers, I thought - this is on another level. 'I thought, if I can win here and get this title they've been craving - people will talk about it for years.'
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard visits Conor McGregor's pub in Dublin
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard posed for photos as he returned to Conor McGregor's pub in Dublin. The former England international was photographed with the restaurant's head chef, Ed Raethorne, as well as with a pint of McGregor's Forged Irish Stout. The UFC star himself shared the snaps of Gerrard saying 'Winners in the house!' and 'WINNER! @StevenGerrard" It is not the first time the ex-footballer has spent time in the Black Forge Inn as he visited the establishment on St Patrick's Day in 2023. Back then, Gerrard posed for photos with staff and pub-goers as he enjoyed the festivities. Gerrard himself has links to Dublin with his daughter Lilly-Ella in a long-term relationship with Dubliner Lee Byrne, who is the son of convicted Kinahan mobster Liam Byrne. Lee and the Gerrard family have no involvement in criminal activity. Liam was recently released from prison in the UK after serving a relatively short time behind bars for his role in sourcing firearms for brother-in-law and fellow mob boss Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh. He is lying low in the UK while being tagged by prison authorities - after being granted early release due to ongoing overcrowding concerns. Lee was recently seen partying with McGregor and Katie Price in Ibiza. A photo, posted on social media by McGregor, shows Lee with close pal and Byrne Organised Crime Group associate Nathan 'Biggie' Little posing next to the troubled UFC fighter. Renowned model Price is also seen in the snap, sitting on the lap of a beaming McGregor. Republic of Ireland and Eredivisie footballer Troy Parrot was also pictured.
News18
7 days ago
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- News18
Steven Gerrard's Shocked As Thai Fan Tries 'DNA Transfer' At Meet-and-Greet
A fan jokingly rubbed Gerrard's legs and tried to sprinkle his DNA onto his son so that he might inherit the man's talents. A bizarre incident took place at Steven Gerrard's meet-and-greet event in Thailand as the Liverpool legend encountered an overly passionate father who tried to take the great's DNA for his son, hoping he would follow in his footsteps. The clip from the event showed the 45-year-old being filmed with this father-and-son duo before the senior man jokingly rubbed Gerrard's legs and tried to sprinkle his DNA onto his son so that he might inherit the man's talents. While the two Liverpool fans were taken off stage by the security personnel, Gerrard appeared shocked by what had transpired and was seen laughing in the background. The amusing clip of the former English Premier League midfielder has since gone viral on social media, raising the eyebrows of football fans around the globe and attracting a flood of comments. This bloke taking the DNA from Gerrards legs to put them into his own son's 🤣🤣🤣 — george (@StokeyyG2) June 25, 2025 While some were pleased that Gerrard's die-hard fans' son might get some of his virtues, others joked it would be difficult to see the young lad come up with an unreliable footing and cost a Premier League title to Liverpool in the future. It was a funny reference to Gerrard's slip-up during a potential decider against Chelsea in the 2014 English Premier League, where Demba Ba maximised on the opening and scored a crucial goal for his team. With Liverpool desperately needing an equaliser, Gerrard infamously erred and collapsed before Ba went on to produce Chelsea's second strike for the night, ultimately ensuring their 2-0 victory at Anfield. Liverpool's loss denied them a chance to claim the top standing that season as Manchester City eventually lifted the EPL title. Talks over his slip-up continue to follow Gerrard long after his retirement in 2016, when he last turned out for LA Galaxy. He has since taken up managerial roles, enduring mixed success. Gerrard won the Scottish Premier League in 2021 with Rangers before failing in his role with Aston Villa. He was most recently in charge of Saudi Pro rivals Al-Ettifaq but was sacked by the club in January. First Published:
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Steven Gerrard looks baffled as dad ‘tries to take DNA from his legs to give to his son' at meet-and-greet
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STEVEN GERRARD was left baffled as a dad tried to "take his DNA" and give it to his son. The bizarre encounter took place at a fan's meet-and-greet in Bangkok, China with the Liverpool legend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Steven Gerrard was left baffled as a dad tried to steal his DNA 5 He tried to put the DNA on to his son 5 The fans were ushered off the stage 5 Fans think the act may have made the child more vulnerable to slipping Credit: Sky Sports Gerrard, 45, was filmed on the stage with a father and son during the event. The clip showed the dad rubbing the retired midfielder's legs and trying to pass the DNA on to his son in the hope of him inheriting his talents. The two Liverpool fans were then ushered off the stage by a security guard. But Gerrard appeared baffled at what had just happened as he could be seen laughing in the background. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL SCHIFF EXECUTIVE Claudia Schiffer's film-maker husband in talks to buy stake in Brentford The clip has gone viral on social media, but fans think the act could have had an opposite effect. Many believe that if the son does inherit anything from Gerrard, it would be his unreliable footing that cost him the Premier League title. The 114-capped England midfielder infamously slipped against Chelsea during the 2013/14 title race. His fall allowed Demba Ba to race through and score the Blues' go-ahead goal in the 2-0 win at Anfield. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS As a result, Liverpool lost the game and ultimately conceded the Premier League to Manchester City. And fans made their feelings clear on social media. Steven Gerrard spotted at major sporting event as he gives personal update after Al-Ettifaq exit One posted: "Guys gonna have slippy jelly legs now, nice one dad." A second wrote: "Just for him to let it slip." A third commented: "Depriving the kid of winning a league title." A fourth said: "Can't wait for the slip." Another added: "This bloke is trying to take the DNA from Gerrard's legs to put them into his own son's is too funny." Gerrard retired from football in 2016 after a one-year spell with LA Galaxy. He has since gone into management with a mixed bag of success. He did well at Rangers as he won the Scottish Premiership in 2021 but then failed at Aston Villa. Gerrard was most recently in charge of Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq but was sacked back in January.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Steven Gerrard looks baffled as dad ‘tries to take DNA from his legs to give to his son' at meet-and-greet
STEVEN GERRARD was left baffled as a dad tried to "take his DNA" and give it to his son. The bizarre encounter took place at a fan's meet-and-greet in Bangkok, China with the Liverpool legend. 5 Steven Gerrard was left baffled as a dad tried to steal his DNA 5 He tried to put the DNA on to his son 5 The fans were ushered off the stage 5 Fans think the act may have made the child more vulnerable to slipping Credit: Sky Sports Gerrard, 45, was filmed on the stage with a father and son during the event. The clip showed the dad rubbing the retired midfielder's legs and trying to pass the DNA on to his son in the hope of him inheriting his talents. The two Liverpool fans were then ushered off the stage by a security guard. But Gerrard appeared baffled at what had just happened as he could be seen laughing in the background. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The clip has gone viral on social media, but fans think the act could have had an opposite effect. Many believe that if the son does inherit anything from Gerrard, it would be his The 114-capped His fall allowed Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS As a result, Liverpool lost the game and ultimately conceded the Premier League to And fans made their feelings clear on social media. Steven Gerrard spotted at major sporting event as he gives personal update after Al-Ettifaq exit One posted: "Guys gonna have slippy jelly legs now, nice one dad." A second wrote: "Just for him to let it slip." A third commented: "Depriving the kid of winning a league title." A fourth said: "Can't wait for the slip." Another added: "This bloke is trying to take the DNA from Gerrard's legs to put them into his own son's is too funny." Gerrard retired from football in 2016 after a one-year spell with He has since gone into management with a mixed bag of success. He did well at Gerrard was most recently in charge of 5 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – AUGUST 28: Steven Gerrard, manager of of Al-Ettifaq is seen prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ettifaq at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on August 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Credit: Getty
