We think it’s started to sink in.
Steven Gerrard bade farewell to the Anfield crowd for the last time in a Premier League game today and the reception he received was fitting for a man who will probably go down as the greatest player ever to pull on a red shirt.
Although Liverpool fans knew the day was coming, it was still too much to bear for some as the reality dawned on them that it would be the last time they’d see Gerrard in that famous number 8 shirt on his home turf.
Oh and apparently, a football match took place as well. The score, not that it mattered too much to Stevie G on the day, was 3-1 in favour of Crystal Palace. Granted, it wasn’t the perfect ending to a fairytale career, but c’est la vie.
Not to worry, as today was all about the tributes and for a few hours this afternoon, a significant portion of Twitter had a collective tear in its eye.
Crikey. This is rather emotive. Lovely send-off for one of the game's greats.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 16, 2015
Goosebumps…. don't remember #LFC without Stevie G. #Hero #YNWA #ThanksStevie the highlight reel is bringing back some unreal memories.
— Aidan O'Shea (@AIDOXI) May 16, 2015
Today will be emotional game for all LFC fans. fantastic capt. and wonderful person #ThankYouStevie #YNWA pic.twitter.com/ymvq6E2cTx
— Djimi Traore (@Djimi_Traore19) May 16, 2015
One of my toughest but most sporting opponents. An example on and off the pitch. Good luck Steven #Gerrard @LFC pic.twitter.com/1JuGmsW3oq
— Alessandro Nesta (@Nesta) May 16, 2015
I wish I could be there tonight! I know Stevie gets the farewell he deserves. Ynwa pic.twitter.com/gpgd1dAgdl
— Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) May 16, 2015
California Dreamin' playing at Anfield during half time, followed by 'Nothing Compares 2 U' #LFC #Gerrard
— Richard Buxton (@RichardBuxton_) May 16, 2015
Whatever happens at Anfield, #Gerrard is the most gifted, complete player England has produced for the last 15 years. (I'm an Arsenal fan.)
— Martin George (@martingeorge) May 16, 2015
FULL-TIME: The Reds are beaten by Crystal Palace as Steven Gerrard makes his final Anfield appearance #LFC 1-3 #CPFC pic.twitter.com/XqOSXFhiXT
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 16, 2015
The captain deserved better than that shambles. Thanks for the memories Stevie. A legend forever #lfc #gerrard pic.twitter.com/0rkZSBf44A
— Frank Fitzgibbon (@SoFrankFitz) May 16, 2015
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