You can go through this thread and read how much I defended Stevie. But his performances this year aren't up to par. Last season, his attacking prowess earned him his right in the team. He was constantly creating chances, and while not perfect on the defensive side of things he did ok. He performed more than well enough to retain his place in the middle of the park this year.
However, this year comes round and he looks like he couldn't give a toss. Far too frequently he's invisible and offering us nothing. Now some players are actually better when you don't see them, that means they've done their job well. Stevie isn't one of those. If he's invisible then he's played badly. I know he scored two penalties (furthering his lead as our top scorer) but nothing else. Nothing.
From open play, Gerrard is offering us nothing. People used to say about Lucas when he offers us nothing offensively, he has to be more than perfect defensively. Well currently Gerrard is offering nothing offensively and isn't perfect defensively. This time last year, I would of fumed if Stevie left in the summer. 2015 summer, I think Stevie should be off unless his performances pick up drastically.
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