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Steven Gerrard reveals big Aston Villa regret and what was ‘a lot more brutal’ than he expected

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has opened up about his time as Aston Villa head coach

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:52 AM

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Steven Gerrard admitted he may have moved to Aston Villa too early without enough managerial experience.
Gerrard stated that managing at the Premier League level was 'a lot more brutal' than playing.
He advised younger managers to coach hundreds more games before taking on high-profile opportunities.

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Former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard admitted he may have fast-tracked his move to the Premier League and expressed regret over leaving Scottish football too early. Speaking to Sky Bet, Gerrard reflected that managing Villa was far more brutal than playing, noting that things can unravel extremely quickly for a coaching staff.

Gerrard was dismissed after 11 months in charge of Villa following just two wins in 11 games during the 2022/23 campaign. He advised aspiring managers to gain several hundred matches of managerial experience before taking on top-flight jobs.

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Steven Gerrard reveals big Aston Villa regret and what was ‘a lot more brutal’ than he expected

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