Gerrard: Carling Cup Catalyst
22 February 2012
Steven Gerrard is determined to lead Liverpool to glory at Wembley this weekend.
The Reds will contest the final of the Carling Cup against Cardiff City, and they are in line to win their first trophy since the 2006 FA Cup, which was ironically won in Cardiff.
To some the Carling Cup is a second rate affair, but to Gerrard it provides the chance to lift silverware in his beloved red shirt, and he will do everything in his considerable powers to do so.
"Six years without a trophy for this football club isn't good enough," Gerrard told the Liverpool Echo. "It's been too long and everyone knows that. It's time we delivered a trophy.
"Everyone knows the club has been through some tough times but we're moving forward now.
"We're all desperate to bring success back. It's what we're working so hard to achieve.
"Six years without a trophy for this football club isn't good enough. It's been too long and everyone knows that. It's time we delivered a trophy."
"I'm hoping this is just the beginning for us. It would be stupid to win the Carling Cup
and then rest on our laurels. This is an important Cup for us but there are other big prizes we want to strive for.”
On the theme of beginnings, Gerrard believes that winning the Carling Cup can be a springboard for Liverpool to attain greater achievements.
"I honestly believe winning this Cup will be the catalyst for a successful period for the club. It will certainly give us the belief and confidence to deliver more,” he added.
"That's what happened back in 2001. We picked up the League Cup and then went on win the Treble. It gave us the confidence to go and win more trophies. Momentum builds and it gives everyone a taste of success.
"If we win on Sunday this group of players will experience what it's like to walk around a stadium full of your supporters going wild. That buzz and the tingles that gives you drives you on to want more.
"We're still in the FA Cup and challenging for a top-four place in the league.
"There's no doubt winning the Carling Cup would have a really positive effect on us for the rest of this season. It would drive us on to achieve more."
comments
Anfield
Submitted by: Baadjie
Date: 23 February 2012, Time: 08:42:55
Go Reds Go !!!!!!!!Anfield
Submitted by: zar ngwevela
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 22:17:38
captain fantastic,with those words of encouragement da players wl definitely feel the need to bring tht trophy 2 merseyside. #YNWA
Submitted by: jordanhenderson_aka_JH14
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 15:33:34
Lets take it home fellas! Reds for life!
Submitted by: laurie07
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 14:17:24
SG8, S7, AC9 together = Danger. YNWA
Submitted by: capesmeister
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 14:14:03
SG8, S7, AC9 together #bbmcantwatchface
Submitted by: capesmeister
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 14:09:57
Captain my captain,i trust u nd ur Red troops to bring this cup nd the FA cup 2 Anfield,it has been long nd understandable
Submitted by: marazor16
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 12:25:27
bring it home stevie g. cup double this season please
Submitted by: andycarroll9
Date: 22 February 2012, Time: 12:08:42