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KADEEM SIMMONDS punctures the overinflated claims about newly retired ex-Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard

EVERYONE’S entitled to their own opinion, so let me ruffle some feathers with my view on the retirement of Steven Gerrard.

Fans, players and the media have all waxed lyrical about the midfielder’s achievements and skill.

I don’t disagree on his talents but I do doubt his greatness.

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