May 15, 2026

Just in: Aston Villa sacks Manager, Steve Gerrard

By Adamu Abubakar Isa
Aston Villa have sacked manager Steven Gerrard following Thursday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Fulham.
 
Okay.ng gathered that Villa fans sang various anti-Gerrard chants during the game at Craven Cottage.
A club statement released on Thursday read:
“Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect.”
A club spokesman said:
“We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.”
Villa have won just twice in the league this season and only sit above the relegation zone on goals scored.
Gerrard succeeded Dean Smith as Villa manager in November 2021 after leaving his role at Rangers.
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