Liverpool captain would have stayed if offered contract earlier

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits had the club offered him a new contract last summer he would not be bringing an end to his long association with the Reds at the end of this season.

However, the midfielder insists he does not want to “point the finger” at anyone for his impending departure.

A contract offer was not made to Gerrard, who turns 35 in May and is reported to be on the verge of signing with Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy, until November — by which time he had already been told by Brendan Rodgers his playing time would be managed.