Steve is married to his lovely wife Victoria Edwards, who works as a law lecturer and a barrister. 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. 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[8] In February 1993, McManaman captained the under-21 team for the first time against San Marino and scored the last goal in a convincing 60 win. Houllier stated: "Macca had decided to leave, that's why he didn't sign the year before. [396][397], McManaman married his longtime girlfriend, Victoria Edwards, a barrister and law lecturer (who taught at the Complutense University of Madrid[398] during her time in Madrid with McManaman), on 6 June 2002, in Mallorca's Palma Cathedral. McManaman is believed to be popular in Liverpool. '[363], In 200708, McManaman also got involved with corporate dealings in Hong Kong with companies like Sure Trace Inc, which was set up by another porn baron and stock market and IT entrepreneur, James MacKay, who transferred two-thirds of the company to him. [303] At the time, even former coach Glenn Hoddle chimed in with support for this decision, adding that though he feared teams would not give McManaman (and the team) the space he thrived on at the tournament, he believed that finding a way to deploy McManaman effectively in a special system was difficult "but it can be done."[304]. [80][81] He declined to pose in a Real Madrid shirt at the contract signing event, out of respect for Liverpool's fans. David McManaman, Steve's father, used to help his own dad out with his business in the back streets of Liverpool as a kid. [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". John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE (born 7 November 1963) is a former professional football player and manager. [20][21] McManaman was deployed as a left- or right-sided forward, backing the club's new signing Dean Saunders[22]a move Saunders reluctantly accepted at first, having realised that Souness "had [no choice but] to bring kids like McManaman into the team before they were properly ready. When Steve McManaman [388] McManaman's columns were known for articulating opinions on matters from a player's perspective,[389] and in one particular column, discussed the issue of how the Bosman ruling impacted the future of the English game with "cut-price imports" that threatened local development, while also proposing the increasing of odds for smaller teams to beat big clubs by having the League Cup reduced to a single leg affair, thus enabling players to be better rested as well. [286], McManaman (and Fowler) were also reported at the time to have been marginalised by Hoddle for not embracing Hoddle's employment of a "faith healer" and mystic named Eileen Drewery, who had been brought in by Hoddle to do psychiatric, vague spiritual or psychological interactions with the players because Hoddle had said she helped him in his career in the past. [334], A hard-working, versatile and technically gifted player, McManaman was usually deployed as a winger, or occasionally as a central midfielder. 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. His wife is Victoria Edwards (m. 2002) Steve McManaman income His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2021. Keegan's replacement, Stuart Pearce, released McManaman on a free transfer on 20 May. Until 2011, McManaman held the record for greatest number of assists in Liverpool history, ahead of Steven Gerrard, who has since overtaken him. McManaman was noted by pundits for his "mesmerising dribbling skills" and willingness to take players on[277] and Gary McAllister claimed in the BBC's post-match analysis of England's next game (against Scotland) that it was Venables' change of England's tactics at half-time to switch to a 5-man midfield[278] and introduce Jamie Redknapp into the midfield, that allowed McManaman the freedom to open the Scottish defence up and this changed the game; with Redknapp and McManaman unlocking the openings which led to Gary Neville's cross for Alan Shearer's headed opener (in the 20 win). [88] A year on, however, McManaman continued to dishonour the deal. May 5, 2022 by Shivansh. England tend to be more direct and less patient with their football and keep a more rigid formation. He went on a free under a new rule at the time and you have to live with that sometimes. McManaman's free role for England was shortlived as he played only once in Euro 2000, scoring the last of his three England goals in the opening game against Portugal, where he put England 20 ahead (with a volley off Beckham's cross) after only 18 minutes, but got injured early in the second half whilst making a tackle on Rui Costa in midfield,[305] forcing a tactical switch. However, they eventually decided to relinquish their bid stating that "MLS clubs were keen to lose the reputation that top stars only arrive to play in America for a final swansong in their careers". A football match is a game of little societies and McManaman is a member of them all. [205] McManaman was also listed as sixth on a list of the highest-earning footballers in the world in 2001 produced by Forbes,[206] and is believed to have gained an estimated 15million (just under 10.25 million) to 14million in his four years with Madrid. Zidane went on to state England had made a mistake and described McManaman as one of the highest quality players he ever played with. We believe he is top, top quality. "[111], The Guardian newspaper reported on how divided the Liverpool fans were about McManaman's departure: "At the age of 27 McManaman is articulate enough to appeal to his public's elders, pretty enough to disrupt the thought patterns of the girls and good enough at his job to be regarded as a role model for the ladson the face of it his crime is simply to be young, successful, in demand and wise enough to have surrounded himself with advisers who fully appreciate his true value. He was part of Liverpool's youth system from 1988 1990. Other outstanding goals during his Liverpool career included goals against Aston Villa, Newcastle United and scoring the winner in a match against (that season's eventual champions) Arsenal with a stunning volley, after which he won a PFA Player of the Month award in December 1997. [29][30], In the 199394 season, McManaman showed fine form with two goals against Swindon Town and some assists including a spectacular run and assist against Tottenham Hotspur. 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Going for Green! [164], Real Madrid subsequently accepted first an 11million bid from Middlesbrough and then a 12million bid for McManaman from Chelsea[173] that included the exchange of Tore Andr Flo, in the summer of 2000, both of which the player rejected. I respect him for that. England then switched to a defensive 451 formation[275] which saw them concede a late penalty and end up drawing the game 11.[276]. These were details which McManaman had never personally revealed publicly prior; and for over 20 years (arguably for confidentiality purposes and to protect the club's reputation). He is identified as the most decorated and well-behaved English footballer who played for a club . [182] McManaman reportedly won over the manager by October and managed to feature in two-thirds of the club's matches, becoming a first-team regular for the remainder of the campaignholding the unique distinction of being described as the only top-class football player from England playing overseas at the 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. Tommy joined the station in February 1993. Steve McManaman's age is 50. Terry Venables gave McManaman his full debut on 16 November 1994 in an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley, McManaman coming on as a replacement for Newcastle United's Robert Lee. [55][56][57] According to interviews on an ITV documentary titled The Alex Ferguson Story (1998), Peter Schmeichel stated that Sir Alex Ferguson was also tactically fixated on stopping McManaman each time Manchester United played Liverpool,[58][59] with Schmeichel adding Ferguson was so concerned about stopping McManaman dictating the play; it became "Groundhog Team Talk": "We've heard it every time we're playing LiverpoolMcManaman's doing this We know that," said Schmeichel, while Ferguson himself told his players: "We lost the league (title in 199495) at Anfield by not listening to instructions about McManaman"[58][60] Schmeichel would later detail in his autobiography that: "McManaman was the only opposing player he (Ferguson) ever paid attention to in the Premier League. He was a caballero, a gentleman, a stupendous guy; he always had a smile, he never complained, he was great, a leader. [232], McManaman is also believed to have influenced other British players to join Real Madrid with players such as Michael Owen stating that they asked him for advice before signing for the club. [336][337] In October 2016, McManaman was nominated for the award of England's best dribbler of all time, an award eventually won by Sir Stanley Matthews. to him[241]), McManaman headed back to the Premier League. "[99][100] Another of McManaman's younger team-mates, David Thompson, also revealed (in an interview in 2019) that McManaman was the best player in that 90s Liverpool team, but was playing as the playmaker of the side on a lower salary than even new foreign signings who came in on higher wage contracts at the time. [363], On 4 June 2012, it was announced that McManaman had resigned as an executive director of Birmingham International Holdings, the company that owned Birmingham City. 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[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. The properties of Steve's family are located in Bay of Palma, London, and Cheshire. [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. [211], McManaman also forced himself to reinvent his game, and transform himself with a versatility that enabled him to play utility roles in the side, thus helping him shake off a nickname he was initially given by the Spanish press, "El Cartero" ("the postman"), suggesting that his delivery was unpredictable. In one of his starts, he scored a brace against AEK Athens in the Champions League. But I think if they put themselves in the same predicament, and the fact that I have been at Liverpool for 12 years and that I would like to test myself in a foreign country, that's understandable. [157] McManaman and the team then returned to Spain and established themselves as the side that went all the way to the 2000 Champions League final under new coach Vicente del Bosque, who had replaced John Toshack in November. In late November 2010 and in May 2011, McManaman was the halftime in-studio analyst alongside Gary Lineker and Trevor Francis for La Liga's El Clsico broadcast on Al Jazeera Sports +3. Now McManaman has reduced the asking price to 6.75m on the home, which has seven double bedrooms and as many bath and shower rooms. He was noticed by Liverpool scouts while playing for his hometown team Whiston Juniors, following which he joined the Liverpool Academy. The UEFA Euro 2000, held in the Netherlands and Belgium, was McManaman's last major tournament for England, despite pressure from the press, fans and team-mates, including Zinedine Zidane, to include him in the final squad.[268]. [108], Nonetheless, Houllier also avoided dropping McManaman entirely from the squad and gave him the chance to play. Club career statistics change | change source [1] International career statistics change | change source [2] References change | change source Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. [147], McManaman's arrival saw him become only the second English player to ever play for the club, after Laurie Cunningham had played for them in the 1980s. [90], Having signed the pre-contract with Real Madrid, McManaman still had five months left on his contract at Liverpool. Often considered one of the greatest English players of all time, Barnes currently works as an author, commentator and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport. He retired from playing in 2005. Together, they welcomed their daughters Ella in 2006 and Lara in 2009, and son Lucas James in 2012. There seems to be far less jobs available for the younger guys. [390] By 1998, following the success of his well-regarded columns, he also began writing monthly pieces for Esquire magazine. That kind of experience leaves an indelible mark on your mind. "[293], In David Beckham's eponymous autobiography in 2013, Beckham revealed that on the day after the defeat to Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, when he felt all alone and distraught back at the team hotel, it was McManaman (along with Terry Byrne and the England team's masseur, Steve Slattery), who stayed behind to accompany him and play snooker with him late into the night; in order to help take his mind off the fallout of that defeat (having been made the culprit- in getting sent off during that match - by some sections of the media and fans). [62] At its height, the transfer saga was dubbed by the International Herald Tribune (later acquired by the New York Times) as one that ushered in a "new low in transfer trading tactics"; adding that McManaman was a pawn being "used" as the big clubs battled. [320] Despite the pleas of McManaman's Real Madrid team-mates Zidane, Raul[321] and Fernando Hierro for McManaman's case, McManaman said he never heard from or met Eriksson again. "They are adored. [341] Additionally, McManaman's role as the playmaking lynchpin in the side meant that scoring statistics alone would not measure his contributions, because even in games where he would not get a goal or an assist, he would often have started the move or delivered the key pass or two in the lead up. Steve McManaman Personal Life, Relationships and Dating Together with Robbie Fowler, McManaman has invested in several racehorses through a company named The Macca and Growler Partnership, their most prolific horse being Seebaldtrained by Martin Pipe and raced by jockey Tony McCoywinner of 2003 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Celebration Chase. The family divides its time between homes in Bay of Palma, London and Cheshire. [161] It was at this Champions League final (played at the Stade de France, Paris) that McManaman experienced his finest hour as a player, scoring a spectacular volley in a 30 victory over Valencia. [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. Bob McManaman, Arizona Republic. 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