You generally have a good idea if the man you want is interested in the job before sacking your manager - no doubt the club have been considering this beforehand
Interesting how he quickly dismissed talk of newcastle a couple of weeks ago but refused to comment on villa - talk of a £2m buyout clause which means rangers can’t stop him going if he wants the job - as his mate carragher says he probably won’t get a better club job in the premier league than villa before Liverpool in maybe 3 years .
You could not be further from the truth , they have remained great friends and had a fantastic relationship at Liverpool - it 100% will be gerrard if he wants the job and I think they are pretty sure he does
Forget the talk - it will 100% be Steven Gerrard as Avfc rigo and Trent will confirm I sent them a pm Saturday morning at 7am .I believe villa didn’t plan to release statement until tonight but Glasgow press got hold of story
Wrong on Jt for sure - he actually returned for pre season training as did rich - the departure of Jack upset the applecart in more ways than one - as for smith it’s au revoir and he already knows it
Achieved promotion which was what he was brought in to do but the time is right now to part company - he will leave with his head held high and be welcome back at villa park - great memories in his reign but enough is enough