Steven Gerrard leaves his beloved Liverpool at the end of the season after an illustrious career and amazingly club legend Steve Heighway predicted that he 'd be a success - in a newspaper article in 1992 . The former England captain moves across the pond to MLS side LA Galaxy , where he embarks on a new challenge . A fresh-faced Gerrard was pictured in the paper at just 12-years-old , when he was an up and coming talent in Liverpool 's academy . A young looking Steven Gerrard was pictured in the paper alongside the article written in 1992 . 'Outstanding potential has to be recognised and nurtured and Stephen Gerrard , a gem from Huyton , could be the next on our production line . 'He has enormous natural talent and is a Liverpool fan through and through . His attitude to coaching and personal development is a joy to see and our staff are genuinely excited by his prospects . 'Stephen has already been brought to the attention of the FA National Coaching staff as `` one for the future '' and no effort will be spared to create the right environment for him and his talents to develop at this club . ' Heighway , who played for the club for 11 years in 1971 , highlighted the importance of 'nurturing ' the midfielder and described him as 'outstanding . ' The former Ireland player was reporting on a game between England Schoolboys and Republic of Ireland and cast his eye over a young Gerrard , touting him as a next generation gem . He was n't wrong as his prediction was the midfielder has gone on to make 499 appearances for his boyhood team , winning a number of major honours . Gerrard is still suspended following his sending off after stamping on Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in their defeat to their Champions League rivals at Anfield . Steve Heighway ( left ) described the Livepool captain as 'outstanding ' after seeing him play at 12 . Gerrard has become of the most recognised midfielders in the game but will leave the club in the summer .
Liverpool great Steve Heighway predicted great things for Steven Gerrard . Gerrard was described as 'an outstanding talent ' by Heighway . The former England captain is now a pundit on Sky Sports and has been linked with the role of manager at Anfield since he left in 2013. CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .