• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Steven Gerrard branded new Liverpool signing 's***' in ruthless training ground incident

Home> Football> Football News> Liverpool

Published 15:05 10 May 2025 GMT+1

Steven Gerrard branded new Liverpool signing 's***' in ruthless training ground incident

The former Liverpool captain did not hold back when a new player joined the 20-time Premier League champions.

Luke Davies

Luke Davies

Steven Gerrard’s former Liverpool teammate once claimed that the ex-Reds captain was so “ruthless” that he would brand £15m players as “s***” after just one training session.

Gerrard, 44, led by example and almost single-handedly won his Liverpool side trophies during his 26-year association with the Merseyside club.

He and fellow Liverpudlian Jamie Carragher ruled the roost in the dressing room for nearly two decades and were not afraid to offer their opinion on new signings, according to one former teammate.

Advert

Former England and Premier League striker Peter Crouch revealed all when he spoke on the Diary of a CEO podcast back in November 2022.

“Some players like Steven Gerrard - prime example - just a constant, where it looked like there was no enjoyment,” Crouch explained.

“I'd class myself as an elite sportsman, but I'm talking top, top, and that's why they are who they are. (They're) so intense.

Advert

“Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher (could be) quite ruthless and quite harsh in their appraisal of some players, so I found myself constantly seeking their approval. Some people didn't understand the level of passion and the standards they had.

“Unfortunately, if you want to play for Liverpool, you have to have a way about you and a certain standard, and if you fall below that standard, then players like Steven and Jamie would tell you very quickly.”

Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher (Credit:Getty)
Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher (Credit:Getty)

Crouch was then pressed on whether Carragher and Gerrard would call players out in front of their peers, to which he replied: “Yeah.

Advert

“I've seen players be signed and be written off in one training session. You know, £15million players coming in and [Gerrard would say] 'he's s***'.

“You wouldn't get many chances. But then, I've also seen players written off and then come back.”

Jamie Carragher on Steven Gerrard

Caragher gave his thoughts on Gerrard's quality back in 2013 and gave him the ultimate compliment.

Advert

"I think we are in the presence of the greatest player ever to play for Liverpool," said Carragher at the Football Writers' Association gala.

"People will say I am biased because we are good friends and because of the trophies we have won together, but it is a fair accolade to give him.

"There are guys like Kenny [Dalglish], Graeme Souness, Ian Rush, all world-class players, but the difference was they were in a world-class team - and Stevie has not played in a world-class team."

Carragher added: "Stevie's one strength is he has no weakness, he can run, tackle pass and score goals.

Advert

"Football is a team game, but special players do special things at special times, and that is Steven Gerrard."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Liverpool, Premier League, Peter Crouch, Football, Champions League

Luke Davies
Luke Davies

Journalist with expertise covering football - both in England and abroad - as well as combat sports.

X

@lukedaviesmedia

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

7 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
  • Getty
    7 hours ago

    Jamie Vardy 'Makes' Controversial Decision Prior to Cremonese Debut

    Jamie Vardy made his Serie A debut with Cremonense on Monday night, beginning his adventure in Italy.

    Football
  • Getty
    9 hours ago

    Barcelona Hit With Huge Blow After UEFA U-Turn Ahead of Newcastle Clash

    Barcelona are set to take on Newcastle United on Thursday night.

    Football
  • Getty
    10 hours ago

    Alan Shearer to Miss Newcastle vs Barcelona for 'Nightmare' Reason

    Newcastle United return to the Champions League with a league phase game against Barcelona on Thursday

    Football
  • Getty
    11 hours ago

    Amorim Handed Shock Man Utd Escape Route After City Defeat

    Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure at Manchester United.

    Football
  • Steven Gerrard didn't stutter when naming four-man England dream team including Liverpool teammate
  • Steven Gerrard was convinced one Liverpool teammate would win the Ballon d'Or but he never achieved the feat
  • English club told to hire Steven Gerrard as Liverpool legend searches for next job after Al Ettifaq departure
  • Steven Gerrard answered instantly when asked to name the best midfielder he played alongside