Liverpool Legends

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.

Steven Gerrard and Mark Gonzalez were the goalscorers as Liverpool FC Legends beat Celtic Legends 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday.

- All proceeds raised from the event will support a range of LFC Foundation's and partner charities' programmes. The defender then knocked the ball into his own net from the next Celtic attack, though he and Liverpool received a reprieve by virtue of another offside call. Djibril Cisse, one of four new faces deployed by Dalglish for the second half, slid a pass in behind the Celtic defence for Gonzalez on the left, who beat his final marker and rolled a low effort in off the near post. It was a perfect result on a day when that mattered least of all, with vital funds raised for the work and community programmes of LFC Foundation and its partner charities. Gerrard dispatched a penalty in trademark style seven minutes before the end of a first half that Celtic had enjoyed the better of for long periods. A host of former Reds returned for the LFC Foundation charity fixture, which was presented by AXA Health and brought to you in association with Forever Reds.

Steven Gerrard scored and Jamie Webster entertained as several familiar faces returned to Anfield to play for Liverpool Legends against Celtic.

Shay Given, who was warmly applauded by The Kop, made himself big, though, on a couple of occasions to prevent the Irishman from scoring. The goal means he’s now scored for more the legends, four, than during his one season at Anfield in 2006-2007. 10 minutes later, Celtic had a goal ruled out for 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.

Steven Gerrard sent a message to Celtic supporters after being pelted with objects following his penalty at Anfield in today's Liverpool Legends game.

"There was only one taker from there and that's me, in front of the Celtic fans. Gerrard’s opener came just minutes after he was booed standing over a free kick. Mark Gonzalez then added a second for the hosts moments into the second half. Stonewall penalty. The Kop icon missed both of last season’s legends games. READ MORE:

Charlie Adam was an unexpected selection as Liverpool legends took on Celtic at Anfield on Saturday - and fans has plenty to say about the former Scotland ...

"There was a bit of pressure on me! One supporter said of the incident: "Ross Wallace just clattered Charlie Adam in this legends game." [taunted furious Celtic fans after his goal](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-rangers-steven-gerrard-liverpool-29549672). [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-legends-charlie-adam-celtic-29550882#comments-section) below. [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc) fans had mixed opinions over the performance of Charlie Adam in their legends clash against [Celtic](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/celtic-fc) - but plenty chuckled at his clash with Ross Wallace. [Fuming Celtic fans hurl objects at Steven Gerrard as ex-Rangers boss scores for Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-rangers-steven-gerrard-liverpool-29549672)

The club icon broke the deadlock for Liverpool FC Legends in their 2-0 victory over Celtic Legends in the LFC Foundation charity match, presented by AXA ...

The main thing is obviously that it's for a good cause. "It's always enjoyable to play in front of nearly a full crowd. "There was a bit of pressure on me!

John Barnes was back at Anfield on Saturday afternoon as Liverpool Legends earned a win over Celtic.

What it was nice to see was so many Celtic fans turning up for the cause. It’s right for the fans to turn up and support, but you also want to put a good game on. I get tired walking up the stairs now, so looking at the game and wishing I was out there? Not only do they [Celtic] support their team, what they also do is support a good cause. “The last game I played, I was probably around 47 or 48 years of age and these Legends games had just started. I wish I was young enough to be out there, but not playing anymore.”

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.