Is Gerrard a diver?

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Been wanting to post this for a while.

Gerrard is one of my favourite players in the EPL, but i have noticed this season that he falls down very easy in order to try and win a penalty or a free kick (especially when he is close to the box).

I know alot of players do it, but i have never thought of Gerrard as a consistant diver.

Remember the time when Liverpool played Atletico and he dived in the box in the 92nd minute and the ref blew for a penalty?

Today's match against Chelsea, he dived again when he was around the box.

Anybody notice his antics of late?
 
Genius. said:
Been wanting to post this for a while.

Gerrard is one of my favourite players in the EPL, but i have noticed this season that he falls down very easy in order to try and win a penalty or a free kick (especially when he is close to the box).

I know alot of players do it, but i have never thought of Gerrard as a consistant diver.

Remember the time when Liverpool played Atletico and he dived in the box in the 92nd minute and the ref blew for a penalty?

Today's match against Chelsea, he dived again when he was around the box.

Anybody notice his antics of late?
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I was under the impression that it has been going on for a while now (12-18 months atleast) from what I have heard from mates. Don't really watch 'pool so can't comment myself... Also there was an article a couple of months ago on Goal.com about the hypocrisy of Gerrard speaking against divers/foreigners and the hush hush surrounding his diving. Can't remember if it was more or less than 6 motnhs ago. Probably closer to 4, but there you go.
 
No it just looks that way,The Atletico match the guy jumped on his back,what was he meant to do?Yesterdays match he was clearly passed the defender,he was sandwiched between to so how could that be a dive? I agree the red card was a bit harsh but other than that Liverpool deserved the win after having 70% possession and the more chances
 
Nimz said:
No it just looks that way,The Atletico match the guy jumped on his back,what was he meant to do?Yesterdays match he was clearly passed the defender,he was sandwiched between to so how could that be a dive? I agree the red card was a bit harsh but other than that Liverpool deserved the win after having 70% possession and the more chances
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This has nothing to do with Liverpool deserving to win. The topic is if Gerrard dives.

The Atletico Madrid match was an OBVIOUS dive. The player jumped for the ball and Gerrard went down like he was hit by a bus.
 
Genius. said:
This has nothing to do with Liverpool deserving to win. The topic is if Gerrard dives.

The Atletico Madrid match was an OBVIOUS dive. The player jumped for the ball and Gerrard went down like he was hit by a bus.
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how the heck can you say the atleti match was an obvious dive ,IT WAS NOT A DIVE .the guy clearly jumped into him accidentally ,yes it was not a pen but it most clearly was not a dive cause the guy clearly bump him in the air ,people made a fuss about it cause liverpool got a pen from that decision which was the ref's fault not gerrards
 
guru_pitka said:
how the heck can you say the atleti match was an obvious dive ,IT WAS NOT A DIVE .the guy clearly jumped into him accidentally ,yes it was not a pen but it most clearly was not a dive cause the guy clearly bump him in the air ,people made a fuss about it cause liverpool got a pen from that decision which was the ref's fault not gerrards
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Did you see how Gerrard went down or should we get a youtube clip and see???

Gerrard flew down and put his hands in the air like he was crying for help. Why did he put his hands in the air, hoping the ref will blow?

Only reason why people made a fuss about it, cos it WAS NOT A PENALTY and Gerrard knew what he was doing to get the penalty.
 
I am first to admit that he sometimes dives, not often mind. It has only been in the last 2 or 3 years. I think he's taken the view that so many others do it as well and get away with it so why can't I. I don't agree with it. It's the only part of his game I hate.
 
Genius. said:
Did you see how Gerrard went down or should we get a youtube clip and see???

Gerrard flew down and put his hands in the air like he was crying for help. Why did he put his hands in the air, hoping the ref will blow?

Only reason why people made a fuss about it, cos it WAS NOT A PENALTY and Gerrard knew what he was doing to get the penalty.
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:rolleyes:do you know the definition of diving ,its when someone hasnt even touched you and you go down wanting a foul,gerrard was clearly bumped into and went down and appealed ,just becaue he appealed it was assumed that he dived :mad:
 
guru_pitka said:
:rolleyes:do you know the definition of diving ,its when someone hasnt even touched you and you go down wanting a foul,gerrard was clearly bumped into and went down and appealed ,just becaue he appealed it was assumed that he dived :mad:
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Was waiting for your response before i posted the same clip Henry just posted.

Take your goggles off, it is clear that there was no foul play when Gerrard went for the ball. He went down and appealed for the penalty. If he didnt go down like a fairy and appeal, there would be no penalty.

Get over it, the evidence is in the link.
 
Yes he is. Just like k a k a but they will never be labeled as such because of their other achievements. The media and fans at large will look past these issues.
 
Genius. said:
Was waiting for your response before i posted the same clip Henry just posted.

Take your goggles off, it is clear that there was no foul play when Gerrard went for the ball. He went down and appealed for the penalty. If he didnt go down like a fairy and appeal, there would be no penalty.

Get over it, the evidence is in the link.
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dude read you reply again and you will realise what im talking about ,the thread is not about it being a penalty its about diving ,I agree that it shouldnt have been a pen but to say gerrard dived is incorrect cause clearly the guy jumped into him accidentally
 
guru_pitka said:
dude read you reply again and you will realise what im talking about ,the thread is not about it being a penalty its about diving ,I agree that it shouldnt have been a pen but to say gerrard dived is incorrect cause clearly the guy jumped into him accidentally
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Nope, i still disagree. I think you need to understand the word dive.

In that play, Gerrard dived to influence the game. If a player is touched and goes down very easily - THAT IS A DIVE. Gerrard wasnt tripped. He could have stayed on his feet.

If that isnt a dive, then all of Ronaldo's antics cannot also be considered a dive.
 
That was a "dive", he looked like he got shot in the back the way he was carrying on.
 
@ guru - do you still think it wasnt a dive after watching the clip i posted?

Please tell me you not that blind.
 
Almost every player will take a dive to win their team a penalty or free kick in a dangerous position.
 
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