Feature: As the Anfield Kop prepare to shed tears, LFC owner assures them...Gerrard WILL be coming back

It has been a 34,000 kilometer trip of a lifetime, costing 4,700 U.S. dollars. For Dave Brownett there was just one goal. To be among the capacity crowd Saturday to watch Liverpool captain's farewell game in front of the world-famous Anfield Kop.

Fans have poured in from every continent to watch Liverpool's final home game of the season against Crystal Palace. It is last time ever Steven Gerrard will appear as a player before the home crowd, and especially the Kop, famed for their singing and chanting.

Liverpool-born Brownett is thought to have made the longest journey with that round trip from his home in Melbourne, Australia.

Brownett said: "It is around a 21,000 mile round trip, but it is well worth it to see Gerrard play his last game at Anfield."

Meanwhile the American owner of Liverpool FC revealed Saturday he has held private talks with Gerrard and offered him a job at Anfield when he finally hangs up his boots as a player.

This summer the 34-years-old midfielder who has turned out more than 500 times in a Liverpool shirt, heads to a new playing career with LA Galaxy where he has signed an 18-month contract.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner told the Liverpool Echo newspaper Saturday that owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are committed to bringing Gerrard back to Liverpool where he will be offered a role at the club.

"I don't see this as goodbye," Werner told the newspaper, "I just see this as the end of a remarkable chapter for Steven in terms of his career at Liverpool."

Werner added: "I've spoken to Steven about coming back. We've had some discussions which will remain private but we certainly see him as having an important place in the club's future. We will sit down at some point just to talk about what his desires are but we are dedicated to continuing that relationship."

Werner sees Gerrard as the perfect role model, he wants to ensure the club benefits from his inspirational qualities.

"He's such a down to earth, humble individual. If you met him on a train and didn't know who he was, you wouldn't believe he's one of the greatest footballers of his generation. It's the values he brings to the club. His dedication and commitment to seeing the club succeed. We want to tap into that.

"When one talks about loyalty and dedication, he's the perfect example of that. He could easily have left to join another club but devoted himself to Liverpool because of his love for the club."

Gerrard first came to Liverpool FC's attention as he played with a boy's team in a township just outside the city. He was just eight years old, but his remarkable footballing skills were spotted. It was the start of a relationship that sees one chapter closing this month, with another to follow in the future. The hopes of the famous Kop is that their hero will one day emerge as Liverpool's manager. Endi