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MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023
Steven Gerrard is appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa

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TBS Report
11 November, 2021, 06:20 pm
Last modified: 11 November, 2021, 06:31 pm

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Steven Gerrard is appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa

The former Liverpool captain has returned to the Premier League from coaching Rangers after being drafted in to replace Dean Smith at Villa Park

TBS Report
11 November, 2021, 06:20 pm
Last modified: 11 November, 2021, 06:31 pm
Steven Gerrard is appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has left his post at Rangers to become Aston Villa's new permanent manager.

Villa have moved quickly to secure their next head coach after deciding to sack Dean Smith following the team's 1-0 loss to Southampton last week.

Although Belgium's head coach Roberto Martinez was linked as well, yet Gerrard is the chosen one to rule Villa Park with an initial contract of two and a half years.

Gerrard told his new club's website:  "Aston Villa has a rich history and tradition in English football and I am immensely proud to become its new head coach.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everybody associated with Glasgow Rangers for giving me the opportunity to manage such an iconic football club.

"Helping them secure a record-breaking 55th league title will always hold a special place in my heart. I would like to wish the players, staff and supporters the very best for the future."

Villa CEO Christian Purslow said: "It has been very clear in our discussions with him that Steven's coaching ambitions, philosophy and values entirely match those of Aston Villa.

"We are excited he has agreed to lead us in the next phase of our ambitious plans as we look to build on the progress made since Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens took over the club in 2018."

In a statement announcing Gerrard's departure, Rangers said: "Gerrard moves to the Midlands having played a key role in the significant growth of the Light Blues in numerous areas during his three-and-a-half years at Ibrox.

"Rangers now has an outstanding, highly competitive playing squad which is capable of both winning and entertaining on all fronts, with the highest of standards now also prevalent throughout the football department.

"Rangers Football Club would like to put on record their thanks to Steven and his staff and wish them every success in the future. They will always be welcome at Ibrox."

Steven Gerrard as a manager:

? One League title
? 56.5% win rate
⚽️ 1.83 goals scored per game

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Former Liverpool captain Gerrard, who spent nearly all his playing career at Anfield, has decided the time is right to return to the Premier League after three years in charge of Scottish champions Rangers.

The 41-year-old delivered the club's first Premiership title in 10 years last season as they clinched the trophy without losing a single game.

Gerrard leaves Rangers in a strong position to retain their crown in 2021-22, and boasts a record of 124 wins, 41 draws and just 27 losses from his 192 games at the helm.

Since Aston Villa ar lurking at 16th position after 11 Premier League games, Gerrard's managerial period at Villa Park would be tougher.

Villa have lost their last five on the bounce and summer signings such as Emiliano Buendia, Danny Ings and Leon Bailey have failed to hit the ground running.

They have struggled for a creative spark since Jack Grealish's £100 million move to Manchester City, and Gerrard will be expected to solve that problem and carry the team back into the top half.

The Englishman will hope to get off to the perfect start when his new team host Brighton on November 20.

There will, of course, be an element of intrigue for when Gerrard's Villa meet Liverpool, with the two sides yet to have faced each other in the 2021-22 season.

The first meeting between the two clubs will take place on December 11, and will see Gerrard make an emotional return to Anfield, where he will undoubtedly receive a rapturous welcome.

As for the return clash at Villa Park, Jurgen Klopp's Reds travel to the Midlands on April 16, 2022, although that date could be moved to allow for television coverage.

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Steven Gerrard / Aston Villa / Premier League

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