How Twitter reacted to Gerrard’s crazy Man Utd sending off
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Five points clear of Liverpool in the race for a top four finish, it seems like little has been made of an excellent result for Manchester United and Louis van Gaal.
Instead, the majority of the focus has fallen on Reds “legend” Steven Gerrard, who put in a legendary performance against the Red Devils – though we are not convinced it will be those of the Merseyside persuasion talking about this one for years to come.
Sent off after just 38 seconds of play, the Liverpool icon’s endeavours set Twitter into meltdown.
Here is just a selection of the best reactions to the Reds hero’s moment of madness.
With Sky Sports desperate to maintain their stranglehold on all Premier League football footage, it was left to one intrepid Liverpool fan to showcase Gerrard’s efforts on the day.
I liked a @YouTube video from @telandbenjie https://t.co/3m3F3ffM1b Fan Footage of Steven Gerrard getting the fastest Red Card in
— Angel Adnan Wayne (@datunitedfan) March 23, 2015
Others opted to outline the incident through the medium of Lego, which somehow made the tackle seem even worse.
Brick By Brick: Steven Gerrard’s 38-Second Red Card Against Man Utd Recreated In Lego (Video) https://t.co/bGR4MBnSBf pic.twitter.com/bJGv2di2tm — Who Ate All The Pies (@waatpies) March 23, 2015
His brief 38-second appearance also produced a rather interesting heat map.
REVEALED: Steven Gerrard’s heat map vs Man United. pic.twitter.com/U3ZSgVsG44
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) March 22, 2015
Sky Sports were on hand with some interesting red card stats that demonstrated how, when it comes to United, Gerrard is a liability.
Gerrard has been sent off seven times in his @LFC career with four of them coming against @ManUtd and @Everton. pic.twitter.com/f4k6HclWhl — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) March 22, 2015
Meanwhile the rest of the world was too busy seeking out the best way to spoof the situation, with the Daily Star going down the route that saw them referencing a Nicolas Cage film – the shame!
Twitter erupts as Steven Gerrard gets sent off against Man Utd in 38 SECONDS https://t.co/PhHh4z0JyB pic.twitter.com/1yrCnt2NzR
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) March 22, 2015
Anchorman also got a reference…
45th Minute: Steven Gerrard subbed on.
46th Minute: Steven Gerrard sent off. pic.twitter.com/aqoMr6EcJB
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) March 22, 2015
However the best was put together by Bleacher Report and a great nod to the Simpsons.
Steven Gerrard vs. Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/UbcPqj5NvV
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 22, 2015
We also LOVED this WWE Royal Rumble skit, which was spot on.
If Steven Gerrard was in the Royal Rumble 🙂 https://t.co/MXOsH5YqNc — Football Tips (@footballtips) March 23, 2015
It’s fair to say the fans were not happy, as this banner aptly demonstrates.
These Steven Gerrard fans had a wasted journey #livmun #mufc pic.twitter.com/3owRqZtUnK
— SirCliveTheRed (@EPLinEngland) March 22, 2015
The numbers were not great either. Obviously.
Steven Gerrard’s game by numbers vs. Man Utd: 38 seconds played 0 interceptions 0 aerial duels won 1 foul 1 red card pic.twitter.com/TQhjdxIkSW — Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 23, 2015
Still, at least he apologised.
Sent off after 38 seconds, Steven Gerrard apologised quickly after full-time. Read more: https://t.co/bloPjzk3QH pic.twitter.com/cbfNVLYTop
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 22, 2015
And look Stevie! You won something in your final season!
Steven Gerrard’s sending off today is the fastest for a substitute in the @premierleague since the 2006/07 season. pic.twitter.com/ukZEGL0A1I — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) March 22, 2015
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