Ditch Liverpool — Former Presenter Tells Steven Gerrard

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has advised Steven Gerrard to distance himself from his association with Liverpool if he hopes to have a successful career in management.

Gerrard recently played for the Liverpool Legends team in their charity fundraiser match against a Celtic XI at Anfield, marking his first appearance at the stadium since his sacking as Aston Villa manager in October 2022.

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Keys expressed his views in a blog post, stating that Gerrard’s association with Liverpool may have been one of the reasons why he struggled to succeed at Aston Villa, as fans saw him as the former Liverpool captain rather than the manager of their team.

Keys advised Gerrard to avoid such appearances and distance himself from Liverpool for a few more years if he still wants to pursue his ambitions in coaching or management.

In addition, Keys criticized Gerrard for taunting Celtic fans after scoring in the charity match, stating that the fans had paid their money to charity and had the right to get involved in the occasion. Gerrard had recently been linked with several managerial vacancies across Europe, including at Trabzonspor, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Polish national team.

Gerrard began his coaching career at Liverpool’s academy shortly after retiring from professional football in 2016. He has been out of management for almost six months and has recently joined Channel 4 as part of their coverage of England’s 2024 European Championship qualifying campaign.

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Gerrard expressed his love for football, the game, and Liverpool, stating that he would never tire of it. However, if he still has ambitions to manage or coach in the Premier League, he may have to heed Keys’ advice and distance himself from his boyhood club. Whether or not Gerrard chooses to take this advice remains to be seen.