luke_holte_ender Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I've never actually seen gerrard dive, just heard that he does Even from a liverpool supporting mate so he must? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 his dive against us first game of the season ring a bell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 What annoys me the most is that he goes by this "tough, hard, English, fight till thou die" image and it's just so incredibly lame when he often goes down like a bitch. I love the video from the Euro Champs in 2004 when Ronaldo of all "tackles" Gerrard and signals a dive to the ref.... hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted April 6, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2008 We've got 2 turncoats on the site... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted April 6, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2008 It's not that he dives that gets me. In fact, he usually stays on his feet (Mild use of the word "on feet" here). It's the hypocrisy of the man when he goes out guns blazing slating dives right left and center. The vid above does a good job telling what I feel. And his lunge on Boateng a few years back is something that I haven't forgiven him for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 What pisses me off most about him is the double standards. He slates players who dive yet consistantly does it, he slates refs who fall for it but has won countless decisions doing it and then there is the infamous interview after the game at VP. Asked about the 'freekick' that led to their winner he said 'these things level themselves out over a season' so almost admitting he had dived then a couple of weeks later Chelsea get a very dodgy penalty at Anfield and he spends a week bleating about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsteve Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsteve Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level I know what you are getting at Trent but he is not the only one unfortunately. Bentley was right when he said to many players seemed to be concentrtating on the Champions league games for there clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level I know what you are getting at Trent but he is not the only one unfortunately. Bentley was right when he said to many players seemed to be concentrtating on the Champions league games for there clubs. Far from being the only one but until he produces the goods for England (he has only done it one IMO away in Germany in the 5-1) then he will just be another John Barnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 Bloody hell someone else has voted no!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsteve Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level I know what you are getting at Trent but he is not the only one unfortunately. Bentley was right when he said to many players seemed to be concentrtating on the Champions league games for there clubs. Far from being the only one but until he produces the goods for England (he has only done it one IMO away in Germany in the 5-1) then he will just be another John Barnes. Just one game is a bit harsh but I agree with you to an extent mate. As I said though unfortunately he is not the only one. To many players for whatever reason don't do it for us at international level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level I know what you are getting at Trent but he is not the only one unfortunately. Bentley was right when he said to many players seemed to be concentrtating on the Champions league games for there clubs. Far from being the only one but until he produces the goods for England (he has only done it one IMO away in Germany in the 5-1) then he will just be another John Barnes. Just one game is a bit harsh but I agree with you to an extent mate. As I said though unfortunately he is not the only one. To many players for whatever reason don't do it for us at international level. Your right but I think the contrast between club and country form is worse with him than anyone else mate. One game may be harsh but I'm struggling to think of any other great performances by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsteve Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hits the deck and waves his arms about easily but a top player. At club level I know what you are getting at Trent but he is not the only one unfortunately. Bentley was right when he said to many players seemed to be concentrtating on the Champions league games for there clubs. Far from being the only one but until he produces the goods for England (he has only done it one IMO away in Germany in the 5-1) then he will just be another John Barnes. Just one game is a bit harsh but I agree with you to an extent mate. As I said though unfortunately he is not the only one. To many players for whatever reason don't do it for us at international level. Your right but I think the contrast between club and country form is worse with him than anyone else mate. One game may be harsh but I'm struggling to think of any other great performances by him. I would have Lampard and Rooney to name just 2 in that category as well. I love England and I can never understand the lack of pride that some of the players seem to have when wearing the shirt. I guess in all honesty it shows that we are not half as good as we think we are and our club sides are way ahead of our national side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted April 6, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2008 Has Judith Chalmers got a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 I would have Lampard and Rooney to name just 2 in that category as well. I love England and I can never understand the lack of pride that some of the players seem to have when wearing the shirt. I guess in all honesty it shows that we are not half as good as we think we are and our club sides are way ahead of our national side. Yes I agree both have struggled to transfer club form to the international stage but I think both have done a better job than Gerrard. On your point with regards to clubs sides in comparison to the national side your right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcgrathsknees Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Without question a diver! But f@+k me watch the first half of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 He is a diving cheating word removed and he goes down quicker then a dutch prostitute. His diving cost us a point at villa park..enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Little Stevie G does not dive. He is such an exceptional, universe-class player that he faints at his own, out of this world, ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 6, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2008 Little Stevie G does not dive. He is such an exceptional, universe-class player that he faints at his own, out of this world, ability. Ah! We have located one of the people who voted no... lynch him. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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