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'Threatening to shoot him in the legs' - How Steven Gerrard overcame his early-career gangster terror | Goal.com UK
- In 2001, Steven Gerrard was reportedly terrorised by a Liverpool gangster who threatened to maim him by shooting the legs.
- Paul Gerrard’s letter to authorities said the threats and harassment went on for a long time and that Gerrard was chased home from training.
- The court records describe a 130 mph police chase and a £41,000 lorry depot robbery linked to the gang.
- Kinsella claimed he advised Bromley Junior to stop, and Gerrard's family later reported fewer problems with the underworld.
- Gerrard later rose to Champions League glory with Liverpool in 2005 and made 710 appearances for the club.
- The article notes Gerrard has never spoken publicly about being terrorised by Bromley, despite other disclosures.
- The case details include the gangster’s arrest in 2005 and subsequent prison terms connected to violence and prison breaks.
- Gerrard's father Paul Gerrard provided a voluntary account to authorities about the 2001 threats and protection measures.
- Gerrard's career success contrasts with the period of intimidation during his youth, as he achieved footballing prominence later in the 2000s.
- The report links Gerrard’s early challenges to his broader life, including dealing with depression and personal loss.
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