Liverpool Legends vs Celtic Legends

2023 - 3 - 25

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Scottish Daily Record"

Liverpool vs Celtic legends – LIVE updates (Scottish Daily Record)

The Anfield icon reunites with his former rivals in the name of charity as famous faces fill out two star-packed squads.

The Liverpool hero hasn't actually come face to face with Celtic punters since his now famous leap down the Parkhead touchline after a 2-1 win in December 2019. It's easy to forget every game that followed was played with no spectators and Gerrard missed his final Old Firm in charge due to Covid protocols in August 2021. And makes a beeline for the Celtic fans as cups and ojects land on the pitch. [Liverpool](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) have also produced some competitive classics in Europe too. The former Barcelona man enjoyed a cult following during his stint at Celtic and he's cool as a cucumber as he moves the ball around with ease. Liverpool are forced into a pair of changes and Gerrard has a pop at the referee for slowing the game down. The former Rangers man is left in a crumpled heap and the away fans aren't offering much sympathy. The Liverpool legend netetd from the spot and he quickly became the former Rangers manager as he made a beeline to rub it in. And it's Liverpool who are growing in this match and Celtic are feeling the heat on a perfect day for football on Merseyside. He shoots and scores from the spot and made sure to let Celtic fans know about it. And Garry McAllister is chomping at the bit to get on and join Gerrard! Steven Gerrard was the star on a day he reunited with Celtic fans at Anfield.

Liverpool Legends 2-0 Celtic Legends: Hometown hero Steven ... (Daily Mail)

Gerrard stepped up at the 12 yard line before sending Artur Boruc the wrong way from the penalty spot to give his side the lead and send Anfield into a ...

'My preparation for this game, I have to be honest, has been a disgrace. And after the conclusion of the pre-match festivities, which included a performance from Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster, the more than 40,000 fans in attendance were treated to an entertaining start, with Charlie Adam in particular controlling the game from the centre of the hosts midfield. 'To be honest, I haven't been too great.

Liverpool Legends v. Celtic Legends: Liverpool Line-Up and How to ... (The Liverpool Offside)

Liverpool welcome Celtic Legends to Anfield to play their annual charity match to benefit the LFC Foundation and Forever Reds, the former players' charity ...

The reunion between Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt should bring back some fond memories. But it will still be entertaining to see the big man standing next to Sami Hyypia. Kenny Dalglish, John Aldridge, and Ian Rush make up the coaching team.

Liverpool Legends vs Celtic Legends LIVE - highlights and reaction (Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool legends against Celitc legends kick off time, team news, score, goals, commentary stream and live updates from Anfield.

The away side are starting to grow into the game. Gerrard sends Boruc the wrong way and taunts the away fans after scoring! He then proceeds to boot the ball away in frustration. only for the offside flag to be raised. Has now scored more times for the legends than he did during his actual Liverpool career. He instead misjudges the bounce and Celtic clear their lines. The individual is now being escorted out of Anfield. And returning to their working positions, both stewards would granted a standing ovation from the Kop. Nutmegged by the Irishman on one occasion, but kept him away from goal for the majority. Goals from Steven Gerrard and Mark Gonzalez earn Liverpool a deserved win at Anfield. Distasteful scenes occurred when Gerrard was handed the opportunity to score from the penalty spot after Martin Skrtel was fouled by Darren O'Dea inside the box. Darren O’Dea would furiously boot the ball out of play towards the dugouts after his header from a corner was chalked off.

Confirmed: Liverpool FC Legends starting line-up v Celtic Legends (Liverpool FC)

Presented by AXA Health and brought you in association with Forever Reds, the LFC Foundation charity match at Anfield kicks off at 3pm GMT. You can watch the ...

Sir Kenny Dalglish has submitted his starting XI for Liverpool FC Legends' encounter with their Celtic counterparts. NewsConfirmed: Liverpool FC Legends starting line-up v Celtic Legends Presented by AXA Health and brought to you in association with Forever Reds, the LFC Foundation charity match at Anfield kicks off at 3pm GMT.

Gerrard enjoys celebration in front of Celtic fans after Legends goal (This Is Anfield)

As the former manager of Rangers, the ex-Liverpool captain was greeted by boos from the start as the Liverpool Legends hosted Celtic at Anfield on Saturday.

It will never get old seeing Gerrard and Co. Cool, calm and collected as always, Gerrard converted with the ease we were privileged to see for years when he was a Red, and he made it his mission to prolong his celebration at the Anfield Road End. There’s no love lost when it comes to Steven Gerrard and Celtic and he made sure to celebrate with gusto after scoring from the spot in the legends match at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool Legends 2-0 Celtic Legends: Gerrard & Gonzalez seal ... (90min)

Managed by a combination of Sir Kenny Dalglish, John Aldridge, John Barnes, Ian Rush, Liverpool's main attraction was the return of Gerrard who, aside from ...

Mark Gonzalez netted straight after the restart to put Liverpool two goals ahead. Unsurprisingly, he received a mixed reception from those in attendance. Steven Gerrard was on the scoresheet for Liverpool Legends on Saturday as a team of ex-Reds saw off Celtic Legends 2-0 at Anfield.