Former England ace Steven Gerrard blasted over ‘Del Boy’ drinking water deal
The former England and Liverpool ace, 37, has been helping tout Angel Revive Alkaline water - which claims it 'may help stomach complaints' - reminding some of Only Fools And Horses episode where Del Boy flogs bottled tap water
STEVEN Gerrard has been mocked over health claims made by a trendy bottled water he keeps plugging.
The former England and Liverpool ace, 37, has been helping to tout Angel Revive Alkaline water, marketed as less acidic than from a tap.
The firm behind the new mineral drink claims its pH level “may assist in respect of stomach complaints”.
But on its website it admits there is no proof. Last night constant plugs on Instagram by ex-Kop idol Gerrard left users of the site complaining.
Leon Pisani said: “What a load of b*******.” Alex Howard wrote: “Some fantastic bull**** here Stevie, love it.”
Others on the site pointed out ordinary water can have similar pH levels anyway. Beryl McGee wrote: “Can’t believe you are advertising water in a plastic bottle. What’s wrong with tap water?”
Another scoffed: “Once a legend now promoting any old c**p.
"Water this week cement last week. What’s next?”
The mineral water comes from a Lancashire spring.
It is only sold via the web in packs of 24 bottles.
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No price is given. Would-be buyers have to inquire.
Critics compared it to the Only Fools And Horses episode where Del Boy flogs bottled tap water.
Sun doctor Carol Cooper confirmed the new brand was likely to be “expensive and pointless”.
The European Food Standards Agency, which has to approve marketing claims, said it had not been contacted.
The company and Gerrard did not respond to requests for comments.