My Story

Steven Gerrard - legendary captain of Liverpool and England - tells the story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top of English and world football

Informationen zum Autor Steven George Gerrard, MBE, has won several awards including the most valuable player in the Champions League in 2004-05 and PFA player of the year in 2006, ahead of Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry. 2005 saw Gerrard win the Ballon d'Or (European Footballer of the Year) Bronze Award and in December 2006 he became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his services to the game. Klappentext Steven George Gerrard, MBE, has won several awards including the most valuable player in the Champions League in 2004-05 and PFA player of the year in 2006, ahead of Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry. 2005 saw Gerrard win the Ballon d'Or (European Footballer of the Year) Bronze Award and in December 2006 he became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his services to the game. Zusammenfassung Get ready for the Euros by journeying through the iconic and searingly honest story of one of the country's best ever footballers 'A truly world class career . . . This is a must read' 5* READER REVIEW 'An astonishing tale of commitment, loyalty and determination' 5* READER REVIEW 'A heart on sleeve account of success and failure' 5* READER REVIEW In My Story , legendary Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard tells the story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top of English and world football As the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final, Steven Gerrard is an inspiration to fans and footballers alike. After joining his beloved Liverpool at the age of eight, he spent the next 28 years, and over 700 games, devoted to this one club. His loyalty ensures he will be remembered not only as one of the all-time Anfield greats but one of England's finest footballers. In My Story , Gerrard dissects his full playing career. He examines the defining games such as the 2005 Champion's League Final when he inspired 'The Miracle of Istanbul' as Liverpool came back from 3-0 down against AC Milan to become champions of Europe. He talks about his 114 caps for England, including World Cup and European Championship campaigns, asking what went right - and wrong. He writes candidly of those he's played with and competed against, from Luis Suárez to Jose Mourinho, his experiences under Brendan Rodgers and Roy Hodgson. He also has an incredible and rare personal story, telling us of the extraordinary ups and downs of staying loyal to one club for your entire career. Explosive and searingly honest, Steven Gerrard's My Story is the last word from an era-defining player. ...

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Get ready for the Euros by journeying through the iconic and searingly honest story of one of the country's best ever footballers

'A truly world class career . . . This is a must read' 5* READER REVIEW
'An astonishing tale of commitment, loyalty and determination' 5* READER REVIEW
'A heart on sleeve account of success and failure' 5* READER REVIEW

Steven Gerrard is a phenomenon. He has played over 700 games for his beloved Liverpool and is the third most capped player in English football. He is one of the greatest sportsman of his generation.

In My Story Gerrard speaks fully and frankly about his extraordinary playing career, opening up about the key matches and moments to give us the view from on the pitch. His exhilarating accounts of winning and losing while staying loyal to one club through good and bad tell us about his commitment both to the game and to Liverpool. It's a story of a deeply personal relationship between one man, his club and the fans. And it is a story that is far from over.

Explosive and searingly honest, Steven Gerrard's My Story is the last word from an era-defining player.