Sunday, June 25, 2006

Liverpool's Gerrard: I've rowed with new teammate Bellamy

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he's had plenty of arguments with new teammate Craig Bellamy.
Quizzed about Bellamy's reputation, and his infamous bust-up with Graeme Souness at Newcastle, Gerrard brushed aside any fears Liverpool may have.
On the contrary, he claimed the fiery edge to Bellamy's game would be a positive factor for Liverpool.
"I've had a few arguments with Craig myself on the pitch a few times, but funnily enough, that's something I like about him," said Gerrard. "It doesn't do anyone any harm to have a player with what you might call a bit of a nasty streak, in a good way.
"Every one of us knows Craig has got a bit of character about him ... but the one thing everyone can see above anything else is that he has got a real winning mentality.
"He possesses this huge determination to be successful. That is something you have got to have to play for

"You can tell a lot about a player from his body language. It's obvious to anyone that Craig is someone who can't stand losing.
"Maybe there are certain players who opposing fans like to hate and Craig comes into that category.
"But usually that means they are liked even more by their own fans.
"I'm sure that will be the case with Craig and us and that he will be a massive hit at Liverpool.
"The most important thing about him is he is a class player and he is also the kind of big-name signing who shows our intentions to go on to bigger and better things as a team next season and beyond.
"We've got to look to close the gap on Chelsea. We've made some good signings already and with another one or two still to come, we're going to be even stronger next season and have to look to make a real push for the title.
"We're a bit short up front, so to bring in a player of Craig's strength and pace, with a good goalscoring record too, is great news."