Steve McManaman, one of England's most decorated footballers, joined ESPN fulltime in August 2010 as the primary match analyst for Barclays Premier League and studio analyst for international matches on ESPN networks in the United States. [8], For a time, McManaman held the record for most consecutive Premier League appearances as an consistent first-team player at Liverpool for four seasons including a club record for most appearances, and at the time of leaving the Premiership had the second highest ratio of Premier League assists per game, with 112 assists in 272 appearances,[123] with a total of 142 assists for the club;[124][125] an average of one assist per two-and-a-half games. Still gives ball away too much. [405], In addition to his native English, McManaman speaks Spanish, which he learnt during his time playing for Real Madrid. Follow. January 16, 2023, 2:47 PM . McManaman never played another competitive match for Keegan again as he was ruled out with injury[308] for Keegan's last couple of games before Keegan's shock resignation[309] from the England job in October 2000. [294], Before McManaman's joining Madrid, Spanish media outlets like El Pas, eager to make sense of why Madrid were insisting on signing McManaman when he had not even featured much in the last World Cup, concluded that the only rationale to explain McManaman's non-selection by Hoddle must have been because McManaman was known as a free role-playing playmaker, and was "difficult to classify. [219], McManaman was also twice voted as the Real Madrid supporters' favourite player during his tenure at the club. He was part of Liverpool's youth system from 1988 1990. Ex liverpool and Real Madrid star Steve Mcmanaman and wife Victoria . [400] His brother-in-law is his ex-Liverpool team-mate, Jason McAteer, who married Victoria Edwards' younger sister, Lucy, in 2013. [390] By 1998, following the success of his well-regarded columns, he also began writing monthly pieces for Esquire magazine. Renowned for his direct comments, in one of McManaman's broadcasts in February 2008, McManaman found himself criticised in the Liverpool press and by former Liverpool fans when his comments for Setanta after a Merseyside derby, on the ownership issue concerning debt involving Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett Jr. at Anfield went down poorly with the supporters.[374]. "[41], By the end of 199596, McManaman was top of the Premier League goal assists chart with 25 assists over the season (15 in the Premier League),[42] including assists and top ratings in a match against Newcastle voted the best of the decade in the Premier League 10 Seasons Awards. So I don't really think of it in terms of "worst"; but going to the World Cup and not playing much was a big thing for me, really, and that was under Glenn, of course. If McManaman thinks he is coming to one of the world's top clubs then he has made a big mistake. On June 6, 2002, the pair exchanged vows at Mallorca's Palma Cathedral. [287] McManaman and Fowler allegedly poked fun at the lady by asking her "if she knew the winner of the 3.15 at Wincanton so they could put a bet on", while McManaman was reported as saying that 'Hoddle's training camps were "like joining the Moonies. After nine years at Liverpool, during which time he won the FA Cup and League Cup, McManaman moved to Real Madrid in 1999. When you have a chance to join clubs who are involved in the Champions' League every season, you have to consider itI'm sure everyone must see the logic in that. May 5, 2022 by Shivansh. Retired Last club: Man City Most games for: Liverpool Retired since: May 20, 2005 . That said, I can't do anything without my badges", he told the Liverpool Echo. Umbro sued him for breach of contract for knowingly wearing Reebok branded boots in contravention of the deal, and deliberately "blacking out" their logo on his boots in protest. He had his ways of training and ways of acting and all managers have different ways of doing things; it's the same with club managers. [108], Nonetheless, Houllier also avoided dropping McManaman entirely from the squad and gave him the chance to play. [46], McManaman had also been noted for his versatility in his free role, switching from right to left wings, and his ability to play in central midfield, behind the front pair, or as a forward. [367] McManaman maintained throughout that 'he had agreed to be on the board of BIHL for a role which was "more of a PR exercise". [306] England ended up losing the game 32,[307] and McManaman would remain injured and miss the rest of the tournament as England exited at the group stage. However, this form faltered following a drop in confidence after an incident with Bruce Grobbelaar towards the end of a Merseyside derby, when the players exchanged blows after Grobelaar lambasted McManaman for a poor clearance[31] which led to a goal being conceded (an incident later named as one of the top five bust-ups between team-mates in Premier League history). McManaman was capped 37 times for England and scored three goals. By 200405, McManaman's time at City was ultimately deemed a disappointment and he was increasingly vilified by City fans,[249] who later jeered him off the pitch[250] following a draw with Norwich City. I saw how my mate Steve McManaman had his head turned by the . Zidane went on to state England had made a mistake and described McManaman as one of the highest quality players he ever played with. [6], In 2015, McManaman was nominated by former team mate Raul as one of his three nominees[354] to participate in the 'Shoot for Love Challenge" fundraiser. Yet the policy had its detractors, and according to certain critics in the Spanish press, McManaman and several other players became "victims" as the policy was based more on marketing and revenue generation, and sometimes meant players were picked not according to form, but because of their money-making potential off the pitch. [394], McManaman's grandfather was a bookmaker and his father (in the printing and publishing business) described the family as having "horseracing in their blood". He said he had no involvement in any financial dealings, and "stepped away" after June 2011 when Yeung was arrested in Hong Kong and charged with money laundering offences. Steve McManaman. "[325], McManaman was once described as "England's forgotten man"[326] but was also accused of being apathetic and having a laidback attitude and having a reputation for being a troublemaker, which began after an incident before Euro 96,[327] where along with Teddy Sheringham and Gascoigne, McManaman was photographed drinking in Hong Kong, and subsequently accused of causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage to a Cathay Pacific first-class flight cabin,[328] although this was later reported to have not been caused by McManaman or Fowler as the whole England team took collective responsibility for Gascoigne's antics on the flight, while the party in Hong Kong was a team party.[329]. But Steven spent last month helping his wife expertly putting things into very different boxes than he was used to as a professional footballer. In 200304, along with team-mates Claude Makll (where McManaman was initially included in the exchange as part of Madrid's deal with Chelsea),[237] Fernando Hierro (who signed for Bolton Wanderers like Ivan Campo[238] did both based on McManaman's advice[239][240]) and later Fernando Morientes (who said McManaman was instrumental in selling Liverpool F.C. [117] In what was the final match of the season, and what would be McManaman's final match and final contribution on the pitch for the club, McManaman assisted Karl-Heinz Riedle with a goal at the Kop with a trademark right-wing run and pull back as Liverpool won 30 against Wimbledon, enabling McManaman to end his career at the club to a standing ovation, a lap of honour at Anfield,[118] and a two-row squad farewell at the entrance of the players' tunnel. [35][166], Despite the Champions League final performance and having established himself as a valuable player in his first year in Madrid (including being listed alongside Redondo in Real Madrid's technical director Jose Martinez/Pirri's end of season official report as one of the two "untouchables" around whom the team should be built for the coming campaign),[167] the arrival of a new club president in Florentino Prez, closely followed by former Barcelona superstar midfielder Lus Figo in a club-record transfer, saw the club forced to sell several key players to reduce debt. Steve McManman got married to his long time girlfriend Victoria Edwards in 2002. ", "No luck involved, says cheeky Macca - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! [120] In 1993, McManaman finished alongside Nick Barmby as joint runner up to Ryan Giggs in the PFA Young Player of the Year awards[121] and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for 199697. Other factors for his loss of form included his later being restricted to substitute appearances (as Houllier wanted to cut the side's dependency on his gameplay and replace him,[4]) as well as suffering a loss of confidence in certain games where even the home fans turned against him over the contract debacle, with some labelling him a "traitor" and a Judas figure. [142] In June 2022, Liverpool's elite fan website, "This is Anfield" placed McManaman at number 4 of the top 10 players with the most assists in Liverpool FC's history; ranking only behind John Barnes, Steven Gerrard and Sir Kenny Dalglish. Steve McManaman's age is 50. Excluding Terry Venables and Kevin Keegan, every England manager decided to utilise McManaman's talents sparingly. His wife unexpectedly passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. McManaman would continue this role at the academy under Jrgen Klopp. [citation needed] The match drew criticism from some commentators and human rights groups due to Kadyrov's alleged human rights abuses. The transfer became one of the most high-profile Bosman rulings of all time. McManaman's form in the buildup saw him receive several man of the match awards,[158] forming a strong midfield partnership with Fernando Redondo,[159] as Madrid beat holders Manchester United[160] and Bayern Munich to reach the final. [212] It was widely regarded as a credit to McManaman that he managed to constantly reinvent himself to be effective and useful in a squad that was widely regarded at the time as the "best team in the world" under the Galcticos policy.[213][214]. It was not my fault Macca left. [13] McManaman was said to be natural athlete and cross country champion at school level.[14]. [233] McManaman later encouraged Welsh footballer Gareth Bale to sign for Madrid a decade later,[234] and upon Bales signing, he gave Bale advice on how to succeed at Madrid. "[296] Hoddle also arranged for McManaman to meet a disabled fan (and thus fulfil his lifelong wish of meeting McManaman) while the fan was on the verge of death, in 1997,[citation needed] though the story only broke a year after Hoddle had been sacked from the England job for alleged disparaging comments about disabled people. Steve McManaman returned home last year as England's most decorated foreign export, having had a terrific time. . [37] For his second Wembley final appearance in succession he was awarded man of the match, earning the Alan Hardaker Trophy and a tribute from guest of honour, celebrated veteran winger Sir Stanley Matthews,[38] who had a personal word with McManaman before the final, saying: "I like the way you dribble,"[39] adding [to the press] after the final, "He reminds me of me when I was playing[40] I wish there are more dribblers like him. [351] In May 2010, McManaman played for the Real Madrid Veteranos against Milan's Glorie team for charity known as the Corazon Classic, in front of a crowd of 80,000 at the Santiago Bernabu, and in an all-star game featuring Emilio Butragueo, Lus Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Chendo, Alfonso, Paolo Maldini, Cafu, Rui Costa and other world-class football stars. Man-marked in the quarter-final against Spain, McManaman burst back into the latter part of the semi-final against Germany and in the final moments of extra-time nearly assisted Darren Anderton in scoring a late winner, but Anderton's shot from McManaman's cross hit the post and the ball bounced back into the hands of the goalkeeper. He related to everyone very well; he united people. [346], In late 2006, McManaman joined production for the film, Goal II: Living the Dream, the sequel to Goal! [190] McManaman's partnership role functioned as one of a "perpetual motion style (that) moved defenders out of position and allowed the (Galatico) superstars to flourish". STEVE McManaman says that the devastating loss of his mother Irene to breast cancer will haunt him forever. When McManaman (and Fowler) opted out of Le Tournoi in 1997 to choose to undergo non-urgent medical operations ahead of international duty, it was noted that this reportedly lost them their team spots as Hoddle though angered at losing them, found a winning team in their absence, and this made it even harder for McManaman to regain his place later. His stance was rewarded when Real relented after a Spanish poll in El Mundo showed 90% of the fans wanted the club to keep McManaman, while Mchel Salgado complained to the management about the way McManaman was treated after McManaman turned down again another transfer attempt, this time to Lazio, who came in with an 8million offer. When Mark Lawrenson and Jim Beglin named McManaman in their team of the 1990s, they said that most managers in the league used the same tactic of marking McManaman to stop Liverpool and whilst it was a tremendous compliment to McManaman,[133] the opposition could stop Liverpool because the tactical system of 352 or 3412 was too dependent on McManaman and would fail if McManaman was off form, or if the team was not complemented by a quality defence (players who could play both wingback and centre half to cope with onslaughts), or the presence of a steely defensive midfielder, which was what happened with the team of that time. The question is not whether McManaman, 30 a month ago, has the ability to force his way back into the centre of Eriksson's considerations but whether he has the will. For Madrid, he completed 85% of his dribbles and runs in the league and 83% in Europe but under Eriksson for England he only managed to keep the ball 63% of the timethe general belief for this drop in form when playing for England is simple. [359], In 2019, McManaman was also named as being part of UEFA's Euro 2020 official 48-man all-star ambassador squad from 12 nations, alongside ex-team-mates Figo, Owen, Gascoigne and Shearer. [80][81] He declined to pose in a Real Madrid shirt at the contract signing event, out of respect for Liverpool's fans. In that 1992 FA Cup Final where Liverpool triumphed 20 against Sunderland, McManaman was also named the man of the match having set up the winner for Michael Thomas[15] despite being the youngest player on the pitch. Until 2011, McManaman held the record for greatest number of assists in Liverpool history, ahead of Steven Gerrard, who has since overtaken him. 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