Steven Gerrard certainly enjoyed his goal for Liverpool against Celtic yesterday as he appeared in a legends clash at Anfield.
The former Rangers boss slotted home a penalty in 2-0 victory for his side and he was quick to celebrate in front of the away support.
Gerrard was subsequently the target of missiles, but he didn't seem to care as he enjoyed his goal with his teammates.
Now unseen footage has emerged from the stands of Gerrard giving it tight to a couple of Celtic fans who made their way into the home end at Anfield.
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The video shows the former England international in conversation with the pair as he prepared to take a corner in front of the Kop.
Gerrard can clearly be seen telling the Celtic fans where to go as he applauded the home support who turned out in their numbers.
On his celebration, Gerrard explained: "It was a definite penalty. Martin Skrtel was excellent bursting through like he does, like a marauding midfielder. It was an absolute stonewall penalty.
"There was only one taker from there, and that was me, unfortunately.
"In front of the Celtic fans, little bit of pressure, I waited for him (the goalkeeper) to go.
"You have to milk it. I've had so much stick off of them so they can have a bit back. There you go."
John Barnes says Steven Gerrard 'understands' taking stick from Celtic fans - and reckons he will appreciate them supporting Liverpool's charity foundation.
“Well, of course, Steven is a very, very strong character," said Barnes. "He handles things like that.
“He also understands and thanks the Celtic fans for coming down, and that’s what it’s about. You know you’re going to get stick – he was the Rangers manager!
“And you’ve got Gary McAllister, you’ve got Charlie Adam, so you know what’s going to happen. But they’ve come not only to support Celtic, but to support the cause.
“I think Steven was expecting it. In fact, on the bench Steven Gerrard is probably one of the coolest players ever, but I don’t think he’ll ever have been as nervous as when taking a penalty in front of the Celtic fans.”
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