Why was Steven Gerrard sacked by Aston V

Steven Gerrard's first taste of Premier League management has lasted le s than one year.The Liverpool legend was sacked by Aston Villa on October 20, 2022 - just 22 days short of his appointment 12 months ago.Gerrard was appointed by Villa after achieving succe s with Rangers in Scotland but he was unable to replicate such good results in England.MORE: After rumours his job was at risk, Gerrard was offficiallly Deng Gak Jersey sacked by Villa after a 3-0 lo s to Fulham in the Premier League.That result meant Villa had won just one of their last eight games, scoring only four goals in the proce s.While gave no reasons for Gerrard's sacking, their poor recent form no doubt accelerated his exit.The 2022/23 season has started poorly for Villa Ebuka Izundu Jersey with the side currently 17th in the Premier League and only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference.Gerrard's first campaign with the club also failed to impre s as the side finished 14th in the league with few signs of progre s on the pitch.Villa will feel they had to cut their lo ses with Gerrard in order to get their 2022/23 season back on track.The side's final showing under Gerrard against Fulham was particularly poor but the 42-year-old stre sed he was willing to continue until told otherwise by the club."Inconsistency has cost us, that's the position we find ourselves in. I took over the team in a very similar situation. We've tried to recruit to get us out of that situation," Gerrard told BBC Match of the Day after his final game."I' David Njoku Jersey m a fighter - it's in my DNA. I'll continue to fight unle s I'm told differently."Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect. Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) After winning four of his first six games in charge, Gerrard's record at Aston Villa took a turn for the worst.In the middle of his reign, the club lost four straight Premier League matches and he bows out with one win from his last eight games.GamesWinsDrawsLo sesGoalsScoredGoalsConcededGoalDifference40138194952-3It's also worth noting that Gerrard was given plenty of money to spend on transfers during his time at the club with the likes of Diego Carlos andPhilippe Coutinho both signed on big deals.Overall, Gerrard brought in nine different players during his time Duke Johnson Jersey with Villa but was unable to get the required results with them quick enough.PlayerFeeDiego Carlos28m/$31.7mLucas Digne27m/$30.6mPhilippe Coutinho18m/$20.4mLeander Dendoncker13.5m/$15.3mRobin Olsen3.15m/$3.6mBoubacar KamaraFreeCalum ChambersFreeLudwig Augustin sonLoanJan BednarekLoan Mauricio PochettinoThe former Tottenham manager remains without a club after his PSG exit and is the early favourite to be appointed as the next manager at Aston Villa. Pochettino is no stranger to the Premier League having coached Southampton as well as Spurs. Unai EmeryAnother former PSG manager who has Premier League experience. Emery is currently coaching Villarreal in La Liga but may be tempted to prove his worth in England after his Arsenal axing.Sean DycheStill without a club after his controversial release from Burnley, Dyche could certainly bring some stability to Villa at a turbulent time. His style of football Sam Waardenburg Jersey might not excite every fan but he's capable to getting the most out of whatever squad he's handed.