02-05-2025
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Steven Gerrard ‘thrilled to be coming to Dublin' as ticket prices for Liverpool icon's Vicar Street event revealed
LIVERPOOL fans will have a chance to spend an evening with Steven Gerrard at Vicar Street on June 27.
The date is of sentimental importance to anyone with an affiliation with The Reds as it will be the 20th anniversary of their
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VICAR STREET MUSIC VENUE IN DUBLIN. PICTURE BT JOE DUNNE SEE STORY 'IR ROLLING' BY NICK BRAMHILL 13/10/02
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The 44-year-old has been out of work since parting ways with Saudia Arabian club Al Ettifaq
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Promoting his upcoming trip across the Irish Sea the Premier League all-time great said: "I'm thrilled to be coming to Dublin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our incredible Champions League win.
"It's a moment that will forever be etched in my memory.
"I'm looking forward to sharing some of my favourite stories and memories with the fans along with all things Liverpool FC and this season's momentous 20th league Title."
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Gerrard, 44, has been out of work from a managerial point of view since
A mutual exit was agreed as pressure with his side languishing just five points above the relegation zone.
Al-Ettifaq slumped to 12th in the table after winning just five of their 17 league games under him over the course of the season.
Earlier this week the club's head of football
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Appearing on Saudi programme Our Club, Al-Ettifaq head of football Hatim Al-Mashaal lifted the lid on Gerrard's exit.
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Al-Mashaal said: "Gerrard waived half of his contract with Al-Ettifaq, and the other part has been scheduled.
"He waived £10million because if the club had been relegated with him, it would have caused a crisis in his coaching career.
"So the agreement to leave was a mutual one between the club and the coach."
Upon leaving his role, Gerrard was philosophical over his exit.
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"However, I leave with great respect for the club and the country.
"I have no doubt that the work being done will bring success in the future and I wish the team the very best for the rest of the season.
"From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture.
"Overall I have learnt a lot and it's been a positive experience personally and for my family as well."
