Stan Collymore has backed Steven Gerrard to succeed at Aston Villa, with the Rangers manager closing in a move to the Premier League club.
Posting on his official Twitter account, the Villa Park icon singed Gerrard’s praises ahead of the imminent hiring. As reported by Birmingham Live, the former England international could be announced as manager within the next 48 hours.
Gerrard has impressed in Scotland over the past three years after taking his first managerial position in football. The former Liverpool captain won the Scottish Premiership title last season whilst also impressed in Europe.
Indeed, Rangers have been praised during Gerrard’s reign for their entertaining style of football. And this system could succeed with Villa given the quality in the squad.
And fans seem to be excited about the hiring. With Gerrard winning the praise of former players and coaches in recent days ahead of his potential move to Villa.
Moreover, Collymore is now onboard the Gerrard hype train. With the former Villa star backing the 41-year-old coach to be a hit with the Birmingham-based club.
Villa fans back Gerrard to flourish after praise from Collymore
With Gerrard winning the approval of Collymore, Villa fans on social media are confident that the Rangers boss will succeed with the club over the next few years.
Here’s what some Villa fans had to say on Twitter about Collymore’s comments on Gerrard…
https://twitter.com/StansVideos/status/1458205631203233799
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