Gerrard’s Ice‑Cold Glare after Warnock’s Clumsy Liverpool Quip
Some gags land, some fall off the bar and into Row Z. Neil Warnock’s effort in 2017, aimed at the city of Liverpool, did the latter — and Steven Gerrard’s face told you everything you needed to know.
The live TV moment that went from banter to icy
Back in January 2017, on BT Sport’s coverage of an FA Cup replay between Liverpool and Plymouth, presenter Jake Humphrey remarked it was as chilly in the studio as it was in the stands. Steve McManaman quipped he’s from Liverpool and the cold doesn’t bother him. Then came Warnock, wedged between two proud Scousers, dropping the line: “They don’t have windows there, do they?”
Warnock chuckled. Gerrard didn’t. The former Liverpool captain fixed him with a stare sharp enough to cut through the studio lights, while Humphrey swiftly steered the chat elsewhere. You don’t need a microphone when your eyes are doing the talking — and Gerrard’s were spitting nails.
Why it hit a nerve
Gerrard isn’t just Liverpool’s former skipper; he’s Liverpool full stop. From nine years old in the academy to more than 700 senior appearances, he carried the badge like a family crest. He dragged the club through nights of pure theatre — Istanbul 2005, Cardiff 2006 — and left Anfield with a catalogue of moments stitched into the city’s footballing folklore.
For the record, only Ian Callaghan and Jamie Carragher have made more Liverpool appearances than Gerrard — a neat reminder of the ground he covered in red. When someone lobs a lazy jibe at his hometown, you can see why the smile disappears.
From the armband to the dugout
As a manager, Gerrard’s had the full English — a bit of everything. He turned Rangers into a relentless outfit, storming to the 2020/21 title unbeaten and restoring pride at Ibrox. That propelled him to Aston Villa in the Premier League, but the West Midlands chapter never really clicked; he was dismissed after 11 months.
He resurfaced in the Saudi Pro League with Al‑Ettifaq in July 2023 and departed in January 2025 after a topsy‑turvy 18 months. There was even talk of a Rangers return last autumn, which he batted away. He’s in his mid‑forties with bags of time ahead — if he wants Warnock‑level longevity, the runway’s there.
Warnock’s miss and Gerrard’s message
Look, Warnock’s an old hand and enjoys a wind‑up, but there’s reading the room and then there’s needling Liverpool while sat between two of its favourite sons. Gerrard’s silence was deafening — a veteran pro giving a masterclass in saying plenty without uttering a word.
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In the end, that 2017 clip is classic live telly: awkward, unplanned, and utterly revealing. Warnock went for a laugh; Gerrard answered with a glare that said, “not having that.” And if you know anything about Scouse pride, that reaction was as predictable as a raucous Kop on a European night.
