11 Nov 2021 14:18:00
Hi guys rangers fan here. little insight into stevie Gerrard. Overall sg did a good job at rangers.the way he likes to play is with 2 attacking full back providing width in a 433 formation.the no 9 striker needs to drop deep also to collect the ball and create space for 10 and 11. beware tho villa fans it's not all rosy. Sg is stuck in his 433 formation and refuses to change his tactics regardless of scoreline or competition. Sg took a couple of years at gers to get a good enough team on the park whilst competing in Europe and doing well also but that was understandandable as gers were really bad when he took over.last season we obvoisly won the league but by near the end of the season teams relised how to outplay gers where I think it will happen a lot lot quicker in the epl. To outplay sg tactics all teams need to do is stop the 2 forward thinking full backs going forward and his whole system falls apart so beware. Any team that plays a 4 or 5 midfield formation will outplay sg tactics and dominate the game. Personaly I think sg will come in for nathen Patterson,Ryan Kent and glen Kamara from rangers in January which will be good signings. good luck for the season and sg may be initialy a good appoitment with sg but I have my doubts as he is so set in stone with his tactics and I reckon will be soon found out in the epl. Will be keeping a close eye on villa for next year or 2 to see how he does, good luck ?⚪? #rangers


1.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 15:32:57
If be surprised if he comes back for any of those players mate - You'd imagine that was part of his release clause. Personally I think he'll look for a holding midfielder and left back in January based on some reports I've read (and your feedback above). It'll be interesting to see how he adapts, going forward he should have plenty of options - I can see an approach similar to Liverpool (obvious comparison I know) where we play Watkins (Mane), Ings (Firmino) and Bailey (Salah) as a front three who operate quite close to each other, if that clicks it could be very effective. My biggest concern if midfield, think he will look to add somebody in that position in January.

What's he like with youth? We have some very promising youngsters, namely Chukwumeka, who could really shine under a manager like Gerrard who was such an amazing Midfielder himself.


2.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 16:03:24
Sounds like you will miss him


3.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 16:03:34
Thanks for that Dd, that's a useful insight. Any idea who you've got lined up as a replacement yet? I believe Dean Smith is looking for work - a good manager and many of us were very sorry to see him go.


4.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 16:54:59
Scottcafu. sg has had a very varied start to the league as teams found us out as I explained above.sg very likeable as a person tho. Bk1982 sg did give nathen Patterson a go but only because of injury and truth be told Patterson smashed it.lets put it this way if villa but Patterson he will only be there for a year or 2 then sold to a bigger team.overall with youth tho was very poor so I wouldn't expect much. 1 of my gripes with sg was if sg bought a player and was playing poor he would still play him to try make him a success so it bodes well on sg transfers. By back to your comment bus.glen Kamara is some player trust me.Finnish international and easy coast it as cdm in england as he's done in Europe.patterson is the next Andy Robertson and Ryan Kent is a total class act in Scotland and European competition.if Kent is in villa I'd suggest within 2 years he will be sold and be your highest ever sale.dont let playing in the spl fool you.if you like put his stats in European competition. Back to you menace,I'm hearing gers going in for Giovanni van bronkhorst. An old gers players that won the Dutch league. all in all tho troops yes I'm slightly gutted losing sg but more especialy Michael Beale as he's the tactition and without him sg ain't much.on a plus side I'm kinda happy sg gone as gers need an upgrade as we became to easy to play against nowadays. Gers lost first goal in last 8 matches they played. as I originally said teams relised hiw to play against sg tactics. lastly tho I'm not here to try put any1 down,fans or sg team.just thought as a fellow football fan I'd offer an insight into what to expect for the future.do I think sg can turn your season around.mmm unsure. As I said originally tho troops good luck and I'll be keeping an eye on the villa


5.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 17:03:20
Bk1982 sorry forgot to add to my post that he also took liverpool tactics of 433 to gers.the front 3 don't operate close to each other.he expects the 2 of the 3 (10-11)to be out wide leaving the 9 in the box alone.my only gripe with sg is the 433 liverpool formation.being it's the only way he knows how to play and no other.gers had 2 class number 10s (am) behind the front 2 but he refused to change the system to accommodate them.any1 can say what they like but this is my opinion on sg. as I've said good luck and I'll keep an eye on villa this next few years.?⚪?


6.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 17:41:50
Thanks for the feedback Dd, it'll be interesting to see how it goes - He will inherit a decent, if unbalanced, squad which probably needs some work. By the way, I wasn't turning my nose up to those players you mentioned, I just wonder if it was agreed Villa couldn't come in and poach players from Rangers in January / Summer if Gerrard joined us?


7.) 11 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 17:56:42
Dd1980 thanks for the insight really useful and certainly in terms of formation something to watch out for. I can certainly see us being interested in both Patterson and Kamara Paterson because we need someone to challenge Cash at right back and Kamara because we have been crying out for a truly defensive midfielder for some time, however I can’t see us moving for Kent as we are well stocked in wide positions with Bailey, Buendia, Traore, not to mention El Ghazi, Trezeguet, and Philogene Bidace and Watkins can play wide as well I really don’t see that as an area we will look to strengthen right now. Two things you mentioned are a tad worrying for me. Firstly it’s a bit concerning that he doesn’t seem to give youngsters a chance as our business model is built on recruiting youth to replace established stars who are looking to move on Secondly his insistence of playing players irrespective of form is a criticism that was often levelled at Smith so I think this appointment could end up being a bit of a roller coaster ride as our fans tolerance levels are notoriously poor and if our young talent starts to jump ship then I can see conflict with the board. Interesting times to be a Villa fan.


8.) 12 Nov 2021
11 Nov 2021 23:17:22
I'd imagine that would have been discussed though Ings, I'd be amazed if Gerrard doesn't fully embed himself within the club now and our youth set up in too good to be ignored.

Considering he likes to play with three in midfield I wonder could we finally see Sanson given some real game time? Chukwumeka and Ramsey X 2 must be licking their lips at the prospect of learning from Gerrard as well?

Where does everyone think he will strengthen in January? Midfield the obvious place and (assuming no deal has been made not to poach players) I'd agree with Dd1980 that Kamara is the most obvious signing Villa could make? He looks primed for a move to the premiership! I've a feeling he may look at strengthening LB as well, not sure Targett will fit his style of play.


9.) 12 Nov 2021
12 Nov 2021 08:41:29
I agree BK left back and a real defensively minded enforcer are the two key areas for me. Once he has assessed the strengths of the squad it will be interesting to see who gets shipped out. I think the likes of Davis, Hause, AEG, and Trez may well have played there last games for Villa


10.) 12 Nov 2021
12 Nov 2021 10:02:27
Like you guys the central enforcer is top of my list, was the most obvious area needed during the summer and it looks to have cost dean his job, I mentioned a few weeks back about our owners not going to their pockets during the summer they literally let him spend the grealish money, methinks they didn’t have full confidence that he would last in the job and I thought they were holding back money until January in case we had a new man in the dugout, hopefully they bring in a player with lots of experience for the position, I’d be happy enough with one player if it’s the right one