Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is being interviewed by a television crew.

"We didn't do Steven justice today," he says.

Steven Gerrard, speaking on the pitch after the match: "It felt very strange today. I've been dreading this moment because I'm going to miss it so much. I've loved every minute, and I'm devastated I'm never going to play in front of these supporters again.

"It's very difficult to pick one moment. The very first time I ran out in front of The Kop, I'll never forget that. The first time I played for Liverpool was a dream come true. Everything after that was a bonus."

Everyone wants a picture with Gerrard. Martin Skrtel's son does a thumbs up sign as Gerrard has his picture taken with the Slovakia defender.

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Credit to the Crystal Palace fans who have stayed behind and are applauding Steven Gerrard. The midfielder has completed his lap of Anfield but he remains out on the pitch. He is soaking in every last second...

There are still thousands of supporters inside Anfield a full half an hour after the final whistle.

Liverpool's players and their families are now posing for one last photograph with Steven Gerrard on the pitch.

And here come the tears. It's not Liverpool's captain who is shedding them. It appears the occasion has overwhelmed Gerrard's three-year-old daughter Lourdes.

BBC Radio Merseyside

Former Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case: "Irrespective of the result, it was always going to be an emotional situation like this. It's been an absolute privilege to watch him over all these years. As Brendan Rodgers said earlier in the week, he could have moved to any number of clubs in the world at various stages of his career, but he's stayed here and it's been a joy to watch him."

Gerrard is now signing autographs..and what's this he has just been presented with? One fan reaches over to pass him what looks like a golden training shoe. Gerrard takes it before shaking the fans's hand. Another supporter passes him a bunch of flowers which Gerrard passes to one of his daughters.

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Emotional scenes as Steven Gerrard stops in front of The Kop. He gathers his daughters together. "You'll Never Walk Alone" sing the fans.

Steven Gerrard, speaking on the pitch after the match: "I'd like to thank everyone at the club who's helped me over the last 17 years, from top to bottom. I'd like to thank all the staff who have helped me, and all the ex-players I've played alongside.

"But most of all, I'd like to thank the fans. These supporters here stand out more than any. I've played in front of most supporters around the world, but you are the best."

Steven Gerrard, speaking on the pitch after the match: "The club are in good hands, we've got great owners and a fantastic manager in Brendan. There's unbelievable potential in the squad.

"I'm sure there will be some new signings in the coming weeks, but looking round the dressing room, I love the players in there to death. I wish them every success in the future."

Three-year-old Lourdes is getting a piggyback off her dad as the Liverpool captain makes his way around Anfield. The banners are still out in the Kop. One simply reads: "Well done, lad".

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Steven Gerrard is addressing his adoring Anfield public for the last time.

"I have to save my last thank you to these supporters who stand out more than any of them," he says before The Kop breaks out into another song in tribute of their captain.

"Sadly, ladies and gentlemen, all good things come to an end," says the pitch side announcer.

Steven Gerrard walks out with his three daughters to a huge reception.

"It felt very strange. I've been dreading this moment and I'm absolutely devastated I won't be playing in front of these supporters again," says Gerrard as he addresses the crowd.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

"A hush falls over Anfield as Steven Gerrard's Liverpool team-mates wait on the pitch for their captain to re-emerge with his family."

James in Brighton: When you make the game all about one man, you will lose a game of football. Simple as that. Should have retired last season anyway. Fair play Palace for showing them how to play a team game.

Mark in Newcastle: Sentiment doesn't win you games. Gerrard has found that out Zaha'd way.

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"There's only one Steven Gerrard" roars The Kop. All Liverpool's players are back out on the pitch...except the captain. He's gathering his three daughters, three-year-old Lourdes, nine-year-old Lexie and 11-year-old Lilly-Ella, in the tunnel. And here they come..."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

"So it's all over at Anfield for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard - and not the most distinguished of games with which to conclude an outstanding career. Once the outcome became clear, Anfield was in full voice paying tribute to their captain."

BBC Radio Merseyside

Former Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case: "When you say Steven Gerrard is on a par with Kenny Dalglish, there's always going to be people who say Kenny was the better player. When you look at the players around Kenny, he had people he could feed off. Stevie has all of those qualities that you could put together from those midfields of the 1980s."

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Here come Liverpool's players. And they are all wearing Steven Gerrard number eight shirts...