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Celtic fans throw missiles at Gerrard as ex-Rangers boss celebrates goal in charity match

talksport.com, 26 March 2023, 09:00
Steven Gerrard had missiles aimed at him by Celtic fans after celebrating a penalty for Liverpool in a legends game on Saturday.

The former Reds captain put his old side 1-0 up at Anfield with a trademark penalty in the 38th minute after Martin Skrtel was fouled in the area.

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The home team went on to win 2-0 thanks to Mark Gonzalez, but Gerrard's goal was the biggest flashpoint of the match.

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After scoring, the no.8 reeled off in celebration in front of the away end, and made sure to give it to the fans as he raised his arms and jumped in the air.

It may have seemed like an over-the-top celebration for a charity game, but it made plenty of sense due to Gerrard previously managing Rangers.

The former England captain led Celtic's Old Firm rivals to a Scottish Premiership title win in 2021, ending an era of Hoops dominance.

And there was no love lost between the two sides of the divide, with Celtic fans responding to Gerrard's celebration by throwing objects at the players.

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Staff came on the pitch to remove what looked like bottles and other objects on the pitch, and as the players dispersed, Gerrard continued giving it to the away end.

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One fan even took off his green and white shirt and threw it towards the 42-year-old.

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One Celtic player even seemed to be heading towards the Reds captain to perhaps tell him to stop goading the fans.

The charity legends match at Anfield was taking part for the LFC Foundation, which raises money for programmes across Merseyside.

Alongside Gerrard, the match features a number of recognisable names such as Dirk Kuyt, Robbie Keane and Luis Garcia.

Speaking after the match, Gerrard said: "Listen, it feels good when I score in the back garden against Lio!

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"If you love football, if you love the game, if you love this club, I'll never get tired of that.

"There was a bit of pressure on me! I took my son to football this morning and he scored a couple, so he had said to me, 'You best score today or you're going to have to buy me something.'

"At least I'll save a few quid by getting on the scoresheet!"

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