Stevie on Joe, Messi and golf

10th Aug 2010 - Latest News

Steven Gerrard believes Joe Cole has the individual brilliance that is equal to Lionel Messi and tipped the midfielder to land the 2011 Players' Player of the Year award.

The Reds skipper is convinced the former Chelsea star has all the talent to be a Kop hero and reckons he can help the club begin a bright new era.

"[Lionel] Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better," said Gerrard.

"He used to shock us in training by doing footy tricks with a golf ball that most players can't even do with a football. I really fancy Joe for the [Player of the Season] award this season."

He added "This is a great club and after speaking with Roy Hodgson I'm really pleased to see his plans for the club. It's a new era now - we must forget about the horror of what happened last season and get this club back to where it belongs, which is the Champions League at the very least."

(Click on the play button below to watch our chat with Fabio).

Author: Paul Hassall
Tagged: cole , gerrard , joe cole , lionel messi , messi , steven gerrard



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Too right Stevie and you've hit the nail on the head with the fact that Joe should be a big contender for player of the Season 2011. YNWA!!!!!
Dragonhead
10th Aug 2010 12:33
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