Steven Gerrard - yes or no

[Brazilian Villain]

Get him in in Jan. to help sort out the midfield. https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics/status/1458428177164951552

[FatSam]

He wouldn’t have been my choice, and isn’t worth sacking Smith for in my opinion. However, like most people on here, I’ll support him, and want him to succeed.

I can’t pretend that I’m enthusiastic about the change in approach that this seems to represent, or that being a ‘big name’ is given such importance. I can’t imagine him ever feeling like our manager, in the same way that Smith (or Little, Gregory or Atkinson for that matter) did. I also can’t see him having the vision, or hanging around long enough, to positively and profoundly shape the culture of the club. I think this requires a bit more experience and longevity, which won’t happen if we are just a stepping stone. It’ll probably mean that I subconsciously adapt, and become a little less invested.

The club hierarchy might genuinely believe that he represents our best chance of long term sustainable success, but I just don’t see it.

[Toronto Villa]

Get him in in Jan. to help sort out the midfield. https://twitter.com/pgr_analytics/status/1458428177164951552

We might have our own version in Chucky. JPB and Jacob Ramsey all have tremendous potential. When Dean Smith put on Ashley Young in central midfield was the final straw for me when he could have thrown in one of our promising kids.

Steven Gerrard made a name for himself as young player from the Liverpool academy. I hope he remembers that and gives proper opportunities to our high potential players.

[robbo1874]

I hadn’t realised Gerrard came through Liverpool’s academy. He just seemed to come out of nowhere and then be around for ever. Had a chat to a mate who follows the Scottish football and he reckons it would be a pretty good appointment if it happens, very demanding of the players apparently. Should be the case for most managers though, surely.  I’m still not convinced tbh, but I am slowly coming round to it. Looks like it’s as good as done anyway. We just got to get on with things now. Still can’t get my head around us losing on Friday night and Steven Fkn Gerrard potentially in the job a week later! Crazy stuff. My biggest concern is if he gets off to a poor start, how much time will he get? Nuno got what, 10 league games in charge at Spurs?

[Scott Nielsen]

All non-sociopaths care what other people think.

There’s a bit of a difference between being uncaring about other people’s legitimate concerns and rights and not giving a toss about the irrelevant opinions of people whose views on a topic don’t matter.

"The tranquility that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do." - MA

[Scott Nielsen]

What is it they say about the 5 stages of grief? Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I reckon most people on here are somewhere between 4 and 5!

Way past it, having drunk the kool-aid in copious amounts.

[adrenachrome]

He's clearly the unity candidate then.

We should go for someone less controversial, like Hitler, or Ian Huntley.

Hitler would suit Tyrone Mings. They've both only got one ball.

You're bold! You don't care do you?

[Axl Rose]

A resounding no to Stevie

[Big Ming]

If we are on the point of replacing a guy who was Aston Villa through and through with a guy who is Liverpool through and through, it had better work.

The only true measure is whether we break into the top six.

In fairness, this is as big a gamble for Gerrard as it is for us (if it happens).

Got to trust the owners who have shown 100% commitment so far.

[algy]

Be like the last 41 year old wool who managed us Gerrard.

Yep, there's an instruction manual there for you, Stevie. Follow it and you'll be fine.

[Ian.]

I see Stan Collymore seems to suggest it’s all done and wrapped up.

[chrisw1]

The good news is is if he does move to Liverpool in the future having been successful with us then Klopp should be available!

[Dave P]

Also I will say this.  Gerrard was obviously the board's first choice even if he wasn't ours.  You have to give some credit to the board for getting this done so quickly with their preferred target given the issue Spurs had in the summer.


Cue Gerrard turning us down citing an 'unfinished project' at Rangers.

[Beard82]

If we are on the point of replacing a guy who was Aston Villa through and through with a guy who is Liverpool through and through, it had better work.

The only true measure is whether we break into the top six.

In fairness, this is as big a gamble for Gerrard as it is for us (if it happens).

Got to trust the owners who have shown 100% commitment so far.

Yeah this is a fair summary - Hell do his best wouldn’t be my first choice but the list of candidates is probably a reminder of where we are.

[London Villan]

I see Stan Collymore seems to suggest it’s all done and wrapped up.

He also said ratboy was signing a new contract.