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Steven Gerrard To Aston Villa - Official


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6 minutes ago, DBBTB said:

How do you think he’ll do?

I think he'll do fairly well and cement a position just outside the top 8/9 which will ultimately he enough to class him as a success. 

Feel he's built for a team like Villa in a league like the EPL. We have tended to perform best against teams 'better' than us i.e in Europe where there aren't 10 men behind the ball and we break with pace. This style of play is far easier to implement for Villa than it is Rangers which will suit him.

In saying that the league down there is brutal. All it takes is one or two injuries, one or two last minute defeats and the morale drops and before you know it you're on the end of defeat after defeat with no easy way out.

That's why being a football manager is brutal, there are so many variables and factors outwith your control and ultimately 'luck' can play a significant role in your success. That's why you can't judge managers on their performances at individual clubs (i.e Moyes at Utd or GVB in China) but instead their have to look over a prolonged period to eliminate periods of significant variance.

Ultimately think there's a greater chance of him being a 'success' than not but anything can happen.

 

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5 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said:

Would be pretty hilarious if we are playing Liverpool in the CL at Ibrox on a Wednesday night next season and he's managing in the English championship on the same night.

These things have a way of coming round. Or he’s in the studio after being sacked after getting Villa relegated. 

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RANGERS can today announce the departure of manager Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa.

Gerrard moves to the Midlands club 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.

In European competition, Rangers have qualified for group stage football for four successive seasons, and knockout-stage football in the last two, improving not only the club’s standing on the continent, but also that of Scottish Football.

Domestically, Rangers have flourished under Gerrard, with that work culminating in the club claiming their 55th title last season on the back of an unbeaten league campaign.

He now leaves Rangers with the club top of the Scottish Premiership with a Premier Sports Cup semi-final to look forward to and the opportunity to qualify yet again for the knockout stages of the Europa League still in the team’s own hands.

Rangers Chairman, Douglas Park, commented: “I would firstly like to put on record my thanks to Steven for his outstanding efforts over the last three-and-a-half years at Rangers.

“He has provided us all with some unforgettable moments, not least his delivery of the Scottish Premiership title back to Ibrox last season having not lost a match in the entire league campaign.

“In European competition, he has restored the good name and credibility of our club on the continent and leaves us in a very healthy position on the pitch.”

Sporting Director, Ross Wilson, added: “Firstly I want to say thank you to Steven for the work, dedication and professionalism with which he has diligently carried out the role of Rangers Manager.

“Steven and his backroom staff have ensured that the club is undoubtedly in a better place today than it was three-and-a-half years ago. I joined Steven on that journey just over two years ago and from the first day we met, I have enjoyed all aspects of our partnership.

“We have shared a desire to move Rangers forward, to modernise our infrastructure and to make the club win again. There have been so many areas that we have moved forward, and there is still so much to be done, but I can’t stress enough how important it has been to have with us a first team manager who shared a drive and desire to set standards and move the whole football operation forward.

“I know how much it meant to Steven that our 55th league championship was achieved last season, and alongside an excellent European record across his tenure, we have had some truly memorable days and nights. Personally, I am proud of the work that we have done together along with all of the players and staff, and I know Steven shares that pride. We wish Steven nothing but success for his next chapter.”

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.

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