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Gareth Fullerton

Irish League footballer enjoys cheeky wee dig at Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard

Irish League midfielder Michael Gault couldn't resist having a cheeky wee dig at Steven Gerrard after meeting the Liverpool legend in Portugal.

Gault is currently on a two-week football trip with the Football Management Company, working alongside a number of young students who currently play for Irish League clubs.

Joining him on the trip are fellow footballers Michael Dougherty and Mark Patton.

The three got to meet Anfield icon and current Rangers manager Gerrard at Danos High Performance Centre.

Former Linfield captain Gault shared a photograph of himself and Gerrard on his Facebook page with the comment: "Dream centre midfield. 7 league titles between us."

The light-hearted barb was in reference to Gerrard never winning a league title during his time at Liverpool.

The ex-England midfielder came close in 2014 but that infamous slip against Chelsea contributed to the Reds missing out.

Gault, meanwhile, won a remarkable SEVEN Premiership crowns at Linfield.

"It was great meeting Gerrard, he was great," Gault told Belfast Live Sport.

"He was happy to get his photo taken with us and other people. He was some player in his time, one of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen."

Gerrard won countless other trophies, including that unforgettable Champions League success in 2005 when Liverpool came from 3-0 down to beat AC Milan on penalties.

Gault did have one memorable moment in Europe, scoring for Linfield against Dinamo Zagreb in a heroic 1-1 draw in the Champions League back in 2008.

But he never mentions it...

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