Super_horns Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 37 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: This will really test his ability. More spotlight on him in the Prem than in the SPL, at a club flush with cash. You wonder how much patience he will get to build them up Bigger egos to cope with too? Probably more player power at Villa than at Rangers where he was the main man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Fox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 1 minute ago, Super_horns said: Bigger egos to cope with too? Probably more player power at Villa than at Rangers where he was the main man . He’ll be the main man at Villa. Just as Zidane was the main man at Real (not comparing their credentials as managers, rather levels of respect). The ones who are going to be a nightmare to manage, are going to be a nightmare regardless who’s in charge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 1 hour ago, BenTheFox said: They were never going to offer him the job based solely on what he's achieved at Rangers. I don't think it's necessarily a case of that, more that he might have been willing to wait to be offered it as his first job in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 It will be interesting to see how Gerrard does at Villa. I think he did ok at Rangers. But this may be a real test. Gerrard has always had an ego and loves being centre of attention (remember, this is a guy who gathered his teammates in the centre of a pitch to have a "private conversation" during a televised game). Will the egos in the prem react well. Does he have the tactical knowledge to get on in the prem. All questions that need answering. Its may be the right move for him if he wants the Liverpool job next. For me, I think for his experience, it may be a big job too soon - and Villa is a big job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopla10 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Well the last few days has knocked my delusion I know anything about football. I didn't think NUFC would pick Howe and I thought it was too early for Gerrard to move from Rangers. It's a big signal from Villa's wealthy owners to their ambition. Gerrard did a really good building job at Rangers. It will be interesting to see how much Gerrard gets to spend and how he'll push Villa up the table. They play Liverpool early next month, which will be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 1 hour ago, shailen said: Gerrard has taken a big risk here. If it doesn't work out for him then he's distanced himself from the Liverpool job that he would have more than likely got after Klopp leaves! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY ON THIS PLANET THAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE LIVERPOOL JOB HAVING ONLY MANAGED RANGERS! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Gerrard has never mention the Liverpool job either, the media just think it'll happen eventually regardless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Bit worried about Brendan Rodgers to Rangers, now TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Vacamion said: Bit worried about Brendan Rodgers to Rangers, now TBH. About as much chance of him going Rangers and there is him going Manchester United. The biggest rivals of his two previous clubs. Next thing he'll be off to Cardiff Edited 11 November 2021 by Fox92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 4 minutes ago, Fox92 said: About as much chance of him going Rangers and there is him going Manchester United. The biggest rivals of his two previous clubs. Next thing he'll be off to Cardiff Whoosh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 (edited) Just now, RumbleFox said: Whoosh. No, I got the joke, I'm just putting into context the Man Utd "links". Hence I added Cardiff even though they're in the second tier. Edited 11 November 2021 by Fox92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I think he will do fine at Villa good appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 57 minutes ago, Super_horns said: Bigger egos to cope with too? Probably more player power at Villa than at Rangers where he was the main man . I think the players will respect him and he will get everything he can out of them we should be looking over our shoulders now with West Ham, Tottenham, Arsenal and I imagine Villa will now be up around us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 This is such a weird appointment lmao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 39 minutes ago, BenTheFox said: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY ON THIS PLANET THAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE LIVERPOOL JOB HAVING ONLY MANAGED RANGERS! Ok!.. No need to shout.😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 38 minutes ago, Fox92 said: Gerrard has never mention the Liverpool job either, the media just think it'll happen eventually regardless. In fact, it actually wouldn't surprise me *that* much if he didn't want it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Gerrard has McAllister as his deputy and Gary is one of the most intelligent footballers of recent years. The players will have the greatest respect for them I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Good opportunity for him to prove himself, Villa's squad has massive potential. Don't get the negativity around the appointment at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Bearing in mind, Villa this year are supposed to be challenging the likes of us. Gerrard has got quite the job on his hands imo. If you look at the Villa squad starting 11, who would get in Leicester's current best 11 from that lot? Goalie maybe? - long term over Kasper, maybe. Mings over Evans/Fofana/Soyuncu? - nah, not for me ! Ings/Watkins? - not sure if better than Nacho/Daka, definitely not Vardy. I'd take Buendia and Bailey. - These are both better on our right hand side of attack, that what we have, imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I think Gerrard is a great appointment for Villa. He has that steely, no nonsense approach that many of the most successful managers possess. I expect him to do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopla10 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I wonder what Shakespeare will do now. Will he join Smith in his next position? Rodgers moves, Smith in, Shakespeare back home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Appointment that screams ineptitude at the top imo. No one has a plan that involves sacking Dean Smith and getting Gerrard. Been done on the hoof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I think this is a very interesting appointment in that I have no idea what will happen! Could as easily see them finishing 18th as 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 21 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said: Bearing in mind, Villa this year are supposed to be challenging the likes of us. Gerrard has got quite the job on his hands imo. If you look at the Villa squad starting 11, who would get in Leicester's current best 11 from that lot? Goalie maybe? - long term over Kasper, maybe. Mings over Evans/Fofana/Soyuncu? - nah, not for me ! Ings/Watkins? - not sure if better than Nacho/Daka, definitely not Vardy. I'd take Buendia and Bailey. - These are both better on our right hand side of attack, that what we have, imo They probably are challenging us considering we look like a bottom half team one third in to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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