As he bade farewell to the supporters today, Gerrard said: 'It felt very strange. I've been dreading this moment and I'm absolutely devastated I won't be playing in front of these supporters again.
'I have to save my last thank you to these supporters who stand out more than any of them', he added before he was interrupted as the Anfield faithful broke into another song in tribute to their skipper.
'The very first time I ran out in front of The Kop, I'll never forget that. The first time I played for Liverpool was a dream come true. Everything after that was a bonus.
'I'd like to thank everyone at the club who's helped me over the last 17 years, from top to bottom. I'd like to thank all the staff who have helped me, and all the ex-players I've played alongside.
'But most of all, I'd like to thank the fans. These supporters here stand out more than any. I've played in front of most supporters around the world, but you are the best.'
In a glittering career, Gerrard made his Liverpool first team debut in 1998, and was named as club captain in 2003, a position he held for the next 12 years.
He went on to win two FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League, one UEFA Cup and two UEFA Super Cups.
His first goal in the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul against AC Milan inspired Liverpool's famous comeback and he was named man of the match in that most extraordinary game.
The following year, his stoppage time 35-yard wonder goal (as he battled through cramp) against West Ham took the FA Cup Final into extra time, which Liverpool went on to win in a penalty shootout.
Gerrard, who also won 114 caps for England, will follow in David Beckham's footsteps when he joins Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy next month.
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