I'd have no qualms with Gerrard coming back on loan. He'd only be a bit part player and id rather have him coming off the bench searching for a goal than Lucas or Allen.
I would have been happy for him to stay and be a bit part player, coming off bench with occasional start, but I don't think he would have accepted that at the time.
The articles about him coming back as one of the coaching staff. His playing days are done

