Two months after announcing his retirement from football, Steven Gerrard has joined Liverpool’s academy at Kirkby as a coach as he looks to build a career in management.
Friday was a pleasant day for Liverpool Football Club as not only was Joel Matip cleared to play for the Reds, hence putting an end to his stand-off with the Cameroon FA, but also a very special name joined the ranks at the club’s Academy in Kirkby, Steven Gerrard.
The legend, who only two months earlier brought the curtains down on an incredible footballing career, will be officially joining as a coach at the facility in a bid to lay the foundation for a future career in management.
Ever since he announced his departure from the LA Galaxy, there were rumours of a potential move to Liverpool for his swansong as a footballing professional but upon announcing his retirement, it became clear he wanted to be associated with the club at a coaching capacity and no more as a player.
The news understandably brought about a lot of joy among the Liverpool faithful as they tipped the midfielder for big things in his future as a manager.
His presence at Kirkby will be a huge boost and motivation for youngstes moving up the ranks at the club and the move is very much in line with the club and Klopp’s vision of getting more of the youngsters involved in the senior fold.
Welcome home Stevie! pic.twitter.com/VR5npcGkPG
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) January 20, 2017
Made up that Stevie is working at the @LFC Academy. Prem Era #LFC legends are in short supply. His passion and experience is immeasurable.
— Paul J Machin (@ThePaulMachin) January 20, 2017
The main man has been OFFICIALLY sworn in…. Steven Gerrard returns to LFC as Academy coach.
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) January 20, 2017
#LFC news in brief
• Joel Matip free to play
• Gerrard returns to the club as coach
• Lucas to stay until summer at leastGood day ?
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) January 20, 2017
Gerrard is back ? pic.twitter.com/fckEQ2AZhV
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) January 20, 2017
Inglethorpe: “If I was to pick one individual who embodies the characteristics & values we’re looking to instil it would be Steven Gerrard.”
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) January 20, 2017
What a historic day in the free world,a leader has confirmed his new position to thousands of people ..welcome home Stevie ?
— kop77 (@rylands72) January 20, 2017
Gerrard: “I don’t think I need to explain to people what this football club means to me.” pic.twitter.com/RvaDjb9UYt
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) January 20, 2017
Gerrard: “Seeing SG on the kit was a nice sight when I saw it hanging in the dressing room. It took me back to when I made my debut.”
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) January 20, 2017
WELCOME HOME! pic.twitter.com/cPhnhe2DK1
— Steven Gerrard (@Gerrard8FanPage) January 20, 2017
— Harinder Singh (@Harinder1977) January 20, 2017
Some of the club’s legends also expressed their joy upon the news of the former Liverpool midfielder’s homecoming.
Great to see my old mucca back at the lfc academy how lucky are these young lads to have him… https://t.co/kqvKfqI5QO
— David Thompson (@77thomo) January 20, 2017
Great news to see there is a role at the LFC Academy for Stevie G. I wish him well being successful in his new coaching role⚽?
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) January 20, 2017
Great news & good luck Stevie because this coaching lark isn’t easy ask Neville! https://t.co/4026LxUb1C
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 20, 2017
?? ? I love this decision. What an inspiration Steven will be for the kids. He helped out in the academy before & is an excellent coach #lfc https://t.co/ihxkYvP9aE
— Michael Beale (@MichaelBeale) January 20, 2017
Superb news that Gerrard is part of the #LFC Academy. Right pathway at the right time. ??
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) January 20, 2017
