Liverpool great Phil Thompson has refused to believe that Steven Gerrard’s red card against Manchester United will have any impact on the player’s legacy at the club
"There's absolutely no chance he'll be remembered for his disciplinary problems, especially not one particular incident like Sunday," Thompson told Sky Sports.
"It's still fresh in everybody's minds and folk will always look for ways to kick a man when he's down.
"But, in time, his red card on Sunday and his overall disciplinary record will be forgotten about and people will remember the good times, of which there are many, many more.
"People will remember Istanbul - Stevie kick-starting the team into life and ultimately captaining the winning side in the greatest European Cup final in history.
"They'll remember the FA Cup final against West Ham too - again, one of the great cup finals in recent memory.
"And he also scored in the UEFA Cup final against Alaves when he was a lot younger. Those performances are what Steven Gerrard will be remembered for."
"He's won absolutely everything but the league," he added. "The one that got away will always be held against him, but it's unfair and disrespectful to use it as a stick to beat him with.
"He's been a fantastic player for club and country, one of the greatest on both parts, and I don't think a sending-off like that should cloud anyone's judgement."
Gerrard was sent off against Man Utd for a stamp on Ander Herrera less than a minte after coming onto the pitch at Anfield. Liverpool went on to lose the game 2-1 and now sit five points behind 4th placed Man Utd on the Premier League table
