Gerrard In or Out?

[Beard82]

Great result today -I think most stuff was generally from frustration about a lack of progress and players below there best

I think he has shown a lot of ability to learn with these last few games plus those in the 3 games with Southampton and Leeds and Brighton

Think he might just make a good manager for us

[SoccerHQ]

At least he's shown he can change things now. Ideal time to be tweaking formation and trying players in new positions and today showed him there's more than one way to play and win in this league.

Was worried he was just going to stubbornly stick to one system and a core group of players.

[Beard82]

I got on board pretty early with Gerrard but I don’t back him unequivocally

As for agendas so what
If people don’t like him fair enough
I hated every minute Steve Bruce was in charge from the very day step through the door I had an agenda against him so I’m not going to criticise those who feel the same way about Gerrard

It’s a free world people can like and not like whoever they want

Exactly - virtually every management reign ends in failure - for most managers in ten PL there 7 or 8 game run away from being scaled or being the next England manager

I think agenda is a strong word - people rate attributes others don’t - and virtually everyone is wanting hats best for the club

[Villafirst]

SG will be fine. Patience is needed. It doesn't happen overnight. Hopefully we have a proper pre-season and less turmoil (Grealish departure) this summer. We should absolutely sign Coutinho as soon as the season ends. The guy is still top quality.

[Mister E]

Beating relegation threatened sides we shouldn't get carried away.
There are signs of quality at times since he's been in charge as well as signs of not so much.
Will have too see how summer goes and look forward to the new season.

Well, yes but ...
... I was surprised today to evidence the commitment that the Villa team showed.  I was expecting a Burnley onslaught, but we didn't let them build any momentum. Today's may not have been the battle of the titans but it showed me something new about this squad.

[Beard82]

Beating relegation threatened sides we shouldn't get carried away.
There are signs of quality at times since he's been in charge as well as signs of not so much.
Will have too see how summer goes and look forward to the new season.

Well, yes but ...
... I was surprised today to evidence the commitment that the Villa team showed.  I was expecting a Burnley onslaught, but we didn't let them build any momentum. Today's may not have been the battle of the titans but it showed me something new about this squad.

Agreed and the SG and his team
Deserve credit for it

[Brazilian Villain]

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

[gpbarr]

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

As happened when Smith went 5 games without a point.

The “agenda” bullshit is hyperbolic nonsense but I guess it’s easier to criticize other fans than engage in the debate itself

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

[cdbearsfan]

I confess to an "agenda". I wanted the best possible manager for Aston Villa and there was no evidence whatsoever that Gerrard meets the description. Had he not had a successful playing career he would be nowhere near the Villa job.

Still, I never really thought there was much chance of him getting the push this soon barring a catastrophic season that sent us down, so hoping that the last couple of games are an indication that he's improving and that we can finish the season in decent style and look forward to doing much better next term.

[Brazilian Villain]

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

As happened when Smith went 5 games without a point.

The “agenda” bullshit is hyperbolic nonsense but I guess it’s easier to criticize other fans than engage in the debate itself

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

In New York, New York, post's so good they quoted it twice.

[gpbarr]

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

As happened when Smith went 5 games without a point.

The “agenda” bullshit is hyperbolic nonsense but I guess it’s easier to criticize other fans than engage in the debate itself

Yep, just a ridiculous agenda that’s now been shown up for what it is.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

Agreed, as evidenced by the unpalatable gusto with which people seem to pile onto him when we have an adverse result.

In New York, New York, post's so good they quoted it twice.

Bloody iPhone

[Ads]

Steven Gerrard's claret and blue army loud in the away end today. The anti-manager few on here yet again totally out of kilter with the match going fan at Turf Moor. From Smith in January 2020 to Gerrard in May 2022.

Surprised that win hasn't brought more apologists out?

Still, Liverpool up next and a chance for more predetermined moaning.

[cdbearsfan]

Enjoy the win. You're behaving a bit weird, like somebody has been slagging off your missus.

[Ads]

I did enjoy the win. I felt a lot of nonsense was written on this thread before the game and more after, despite the very straight forward win we've enjoyed.

[ChicagoLion]

Enjoy the win. You're behaving a bit weird, like somebody has been slagging off your missus.

Get his Mrs out of your mouth.