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Aston Villa Appoints Steven Gerrard As Manager

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3 years ago

Nov 11, 2021.

David Titiloye

Aston Villa have appointed Steven Gerrard as head coach.
This makes him end his 3 year reign as coach of Rangers

Ekohotblog reports that English Premier League side, Aston Villa have appointed former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard as their head coach, following the sack of their former coach Dean Smith.

The Liverpool legend ends his three-year reign at Scottish side, Rangers having guided them to a first league title in 10 years last season.

Steven Gerrard

Speaking on the appointment, CEO Christian Purslow said the 41-year-old has the experience which the club values.

He was quoted by Villa website, “The Board of Aston Villa are delighted to appoint Steven as our new Head Coach.

Steven Gerrard

“Since moving into coaching after his illustrious playing career, Steven began by managing and developing top young players in the Liverpool FC Academy which is experience we value highly at Aston Villa.

“He then took the brave decision to test himself in the intense and high pressured environment of the Scottish Old Firm. His subsequent achievement in winning the Premiership title with Glasgow Rangers really caught our eye as did his experience in Europe.

“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.”

Aston Villa are currently 16th on the EPL table, having won just three games, lost seven and drawn one so far this season.