month contract, which expires at the turn of the year.Gerrard, who won 114 international caps for England, worked with Rodgers for three years when the

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has refused to be drawn on whether he will try to lure Steven Gerrard to the club in January. The 36-year-old midfielder confirmed he is parting company with Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of his 18-month contract, which expires at the turn of the year.Gerrard, who won 114 international caps for England, worked with Rodgers for three years when the pair were at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers gives instructions to Steven Gerrard during a Liverpool match Bookies have made Celtic favourites to sign Gerrard in the January transfer window, while Newcastle, where another former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is in charge, have also been linked with the player.While Rodgers reiterated his praise for the Anfield icon, he insists any business involving recruitment will be conducted in private by Celtic.Rodgers said: I never speculate or speak about players coming into the club. I never have done and dont intend to start now - that will always remain private. Steven Gerrard in action against Celtics Stiliyan Petrov in 2004 The only thing I would say with regards to Steven, he has been an incredible player. I had him for a number of years at Liverpool and he was absolutely brilliant with me.As a young manager going into such a great club, having the captain and real senior player there, to be able to work closely together with him and learn about the club and work together on the field was fantastic. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price He decided to go to America and Im sure he has had a good spell there. Steven will sit down now and come back and decide what he wants to do.In terms of the speculation, Im not sure where its come from. But players coming into the club will always remain private.Despite Rodgers reluctance to be drawn on Gerrards next move, former Hoops midfielder Murdo MacLeod would love to see the Champions League winner head to Celtic Park. Murdo MacLeod keen to see Gerrard join old club Celtic Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, MacLeod, who spent nine years with Celtic from 1978, said: Its an interesting one. Listening to Brendan, he is wondering where this has all come from.But he has the connection with him and obviously at some point it would be fantastic to see someone of the quality of Steven Gerrard playing for the club. Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Gerrard: Ive got options Gerrard departs LA Galaxy Where next for Gerrard? Transfer Centre Custom White Sox Jersey China .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. 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SAN DIEGO -- Chargers nose tackle Brandon Mebane will miss the rest of the season with a torn biceps.Mebane was hurt in Sundays 31-24 home loss to the Miami Dolphins, which dropped San Diego to 4-6.He joins a growing list of Chargers lost for the season, including wide receivers Keenan Allen and Stevie Johnson, running back Danny Woodhead, linebacker Manti Teo and cornerback Jason Verrett.Mebane signed as a free agent in the offseason after spending the previous nine years with Seattle.The Chargers raved about Mebanes leadership qualitiesBrandon is just a guy thats excited about playing football. He plays at a high level every week, defensive lineman Damion Square said Monday. Just to have a guy who comes from that caliber of program to come down here and give us a taste of it, because from the outside looking in you always wondered what it is that made those guys play like that in Seattle and just to get a guy from that group to come down here and give us a taste of that, I think you can see it in our defensive front.ddddddddddddPhilip Rivers threw four interceptions during a 13-minute span in the fourth quarter Sunday, including one that was returned 60 yards by Kiko Alonso for the winning touchdown with 61 seconds left.The Chargers have their bye this weekend.Players had meetings on Monday and then coach Mike McCoy is giving them the rest of the week off.Its a well-deserved break, McCoy said. The players have worked extremely hard and given everything theyve got up until this point. 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