Villa

Aston Villa kicked off the post-Steven Gerrard era in style as they breezed past Brentford with their best performance of the season.

While names such as Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned, them seem to be out of Villa’s range. For me there is a long-term goal in this football club and whatever role I play in that.” “But then the manager has gone and he (Danks) has made changes. First-team coach Aaron Danks took charge of the game and managed to get an instant impact. Goals from Leon Bailey, Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins wrapped up their 4-0 victory over the Bees. “I haven’t even thought about that (getting it long-term), I joined the club as a coach and to be part of a growth project, to help the club move forward.

BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa news as Gary Neville reacts to Steven Gerrard sacking.

Let’s be clear, as owners we are all liable for criticism when we sack a manager, and I have been criticised for that, but come on, doing it immediately after a game when you know the manager has to travel back with his staff, with his players. One that tells you a little bit about Steven Gerrard, he could have got himself a driver, not got back with his team, his staff, suffering because he has just been sacked, but he did it right. I think Steven Gerrard has got to see it like that, it comes with the territory. "I’m not quite sure on the logic of the Villa ownership and the Villa decision makers to sack a manager knowing you have a journey back two or three hours on a bus. or he chose to get back on the team bus knowing he had been sacked. For Steven Gerrard it is important that he gets back on the bike pretty quickly. "The fans as well, and the Villa fans to be fair at the end, apparently they were quite forceful on the situation. He’ll know now what he’ll do differently next time, I’m certain." Though, the former England international wasn't surprised that Gerrard was sacked after Villa's poor form across the calendar year. Sometimes managers lose their jobs and there’s a feeling of ‘I need to take time out, I need to have six months off’. I think my advice for Steven Gerrard... [Gary Neville](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/gary-neville) thinks [Aston Villa's](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) decision to sack Steven Gerrard immediately after the 3-0 defeat to Fulham was a "joke".

Alan Shearer thinks a few Aston Villa players 'didn't like' former manager Steven Gerrard, as the team visibly played with a lot more freedom during their ...

'But then the manager has gone and he (Danks) has made changes. with the team looking 'a lot freer' during thumping 4-0 win against Brentford just days after he was sacked [Alan Shearer](/sport/alan-shearer/index.html) believes a few [Aston Villa](/sport/teampages/aston-villa.html) players 'didn't like' former manager Steven Gerrard, as the team visibly played with a lot more freedom during their 4-0 thrashing against [Brentford](/sport/teampages/brentford.html) on Sunday.

After sacking Steven Gerrard in the week, Villa put Aaron Danks in charge for the clash with the Bees and after making a few changes, Danks saw his side run out ...

Gerrard did everything he could to try and get results and when you look at it, nothing much changed massively, it was just the effort changed.” It must really sting for Gerrard, but may say more about his players than him. Danks made big calls to drop John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey as he looked to put his own stamp on things early. But it annoyed me that the energy and performance they put in is kind of where you need to look at yourselves then as players,” O’Hara said on It was a performance which had plenty of improvement about it across the pitch, and Gerrard must have been watching on wondering what happened. It annoyed me because they obviously downed tools for Gerrard.

Emiliano Martinez. The goalkeeper was quiet in the main, but made one smart stop in the first half to deny Mbeumo. Steady 6. Matty Cash.

Smart finish for the first goal, and took the penalty well. Did well on the left of a back four, putting in one or two important challenges. He dealt with the dangerous Toney well.

The representatives of Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim are in talks with Aston Villa over him becoming their new manager, according to reports.

The 37-year-old led Sporting to their first Primeira Liga title for 19 years in the 2020-21 campaign and currently has the club sitting in third in Champions League Group D after four matches played. Premier League

Danny Ings scored a double after Leon Bailey struck after just two minutes as Villa hit Brentford for three inside 15 minutes. Ollie Watkins then added a fourth ...

[Premier League](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clubs lay down a marker — Villa’s net spend was only £25million. [Villa Park](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/villa-park-stadium) than who the head coach is. "Only 11 months ago, he arrived at Villa Park to great fanfare. [Aston Villa sent warning as huge 'difference' seen following Steven Gerrard sacking](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-steven-gerrard-brentford-25337007) [Danny Ings makes admission about Aston Villa crowd after Steven Gerrard sacking](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ings-gerrard-sacked-25336041) [Aston Villa handed Ruben Amorim boost as new manager hunt continues](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-new-manager-amorim-25336548) [Revealed: The video shown to Aston Villa players after Brentford thrashing](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-leon-bailey-brentford-25337018) [Stan Collymore's 'very revealing' claim as Aston Villa win after Steven Gerrard sack](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-brentford-gerrard-collymore-25336319) Gerrard lost the away fans before Villa's trip to Craven Cottage and there was no coming back from the shambolic display at Craven Cottage last week. After Gerrard was sacked following the 3-0 defeat to Fulham on Thursday night, this was the first game Villa had played since his dismissal. That was only the 14th highest of 20 clubs and below that of Wolves and [Southampton](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc), let alone Newcastle." Ollie Watkins then added a fourth for Villa, who were being managed on the day by caretaker boss Aaron Danks. He wrote in the [Mail on Sunday](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11344439/DANNY-MURPHY-Steven-Gerrard-isnt-blameless-Aston-Villas-par-seaso.html) : "[ [Gerrard](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) ] isn’t blameless for Villa’s below-par season, but I find it disingenuous for him to carry the can without others also being held to scrutiny. [What Ashley Young did to Austin MacPhee as Aaron Danks makes Aston Villa manager stance clear](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-danks-purslow-manager-25336933) [Aaron Danks succeeds where Steven Gerrard failed as Aston Villa send message to managerial candidates](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aaron-danks-succeeds-steven-gerrard-25337740) [Aston Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) started life without [Steven Gerrard](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) with a resounding 4-0 win over Brentford as supporters watched their side stroll to a third Premier League victory this season.

Former captain Tyrone Mings says he has 'huge, huge' respect for Steven Gerrard after he was sacked by Aston Villa.

I wish you and your staff all the best in the future.” Villa won near-on every ball and duel. “I also want to show my appreciation to Steven Gerrard and his staff for their support,” said Mings.

Aston Villa have reportedly been given a big boost in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim - here's everything you need to know.

Both could be good appointments in their own right, but as it stands, the search for a new man in the dugout is still ongoing. In his current position, Emery has helped Villarreal to two successive 7th-place La Liga finishes. Amorim’s odds stand at 6/1 at the time of publication. Recent results have gone much more in their favour, however, with three successive victories. Sporting meanwhile sit in fourth with 19 points, having won six, drawn one and lost three. The Sporting Lisbon manager, who has been

Football Insider has been told by Noel Whelan that Brentford manager Thomas Frank would be a good option for Aston Villa.

He is a very intelligent manager. “£3million is not a great deal to give an opportunity to a promising manager. “Villa is a step up. It is a bigger club than what he has been at. “He has assembled a very good, competitive side. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Premier League striker suggested the “very intelligent” 49-year-old is a good option for the Midlands club.

Aston Villa 'plotting' transfer swoop for international playmaker as managerial update emerges · The latest Aston Villa news and rumours on Monday, as the club ...

[Aston Villa](https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-fan-spends-35-hours-sitting-on-all-42785-seats-at-villa-park-heres-why-3889788) would ‘ideally’ like to appoint a manager by early next week, as detailed in a report by [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-manager-unai-emery-25339309). They beat Brentford 4-0 over the weekend and lifted some of the doom and gloom that has surrounding the club over recent times. [Aston Villa](https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/former-arsenal-manager-emerges-as-new-leading-candidate-for-aston-villa-job-3891536) are reportedly interested in QPR playmaker Ilias Chair. “They’ve had two outstanding managers in the last two years and for whatever reason it hasn’t worked out so I think they may have to look at the way the club is run or the model – is the recruitment all in line? Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club... The Midlands outfit have a big decision to make on what direction they wish to take now after parting company with the ex-Liverpool and England midfielder.

Aston Villa are close to appointing Villarreal's former Arsenal manager Unai Emery to succeed the sacked Steven Gerrard.

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Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new manager from Villarreal, following the sacking of Steven Gerrard.

Without Gerrard, Villa [defeated Brentford 4-0 on Sunday](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/23/aston-villa-brentford-premier-league-match-report) under Danks, for the side’s third win in the league this season. Last season Villarreal enjoyed a fine run in the Champions League, with Emery leading them to the semi-finals by beating Juventus and Bayern Munich, before they came unstuck against Liverpool. The appointment of Emery by the billionaire owners, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, is a considerable coup and emphasises their ambition to return Villa to European competition. Emery’s first game in charge will be at home to Manchester United on 6 November. Emery will take over from 1 November after his work permit formalities are completed, meaning Villa’s caretaker manager, Aaron Danks, will remain in charge for the visit to Newcastle on Saturday. Villa approached Emery as they looked to make a quick appointment following the sacking of

The Spaniard, 50, has been appointed after Villa acted quickly following advanced talks with the former Arsenal boss on Monday.

Frank is likely to sign a new deal with the Bees while Amorim is unlikely to leave Sporting in mid-season. Emery is likely to be given significant funds to spend in the January transfer window as he tries to lead Villa up the table. He led Villarreal to Europa League glory in 2021, and the Champions League semi-finals last season. He also took Sevilla to consecutive Europa League titles from 2014-16 and had a spell in charge of Paris St Germain. Intermediaries held meeting with Mauricio Pochettino but the former Tottenham boss was unconvinced despite a huge offer, while Villa also considered Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon. Caretaker-boss Aaron Danks will again be in charge for Saturday's game at Newcastle while Emery waits for his 'work permit formalities' to be completed.

Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new head coach after paying the Spaniard's £5.25million release clause at Villareal.

Gerrard was sacked with the team sitting outside the relegation zone on goals scored having won just two of their first 11 matches. The 50-year-old requires a work permit and will officially start at Villa Park next Tuesday, November 1. Emery was always high on their shortlist when it came to sourcing a successor but came to the fore after Mauricio Pochettino, initially their No.1 target, indicated he would rather wait for an opportunity with a club competing in Europe.

Villa had been linked with several different managers including Mauricio Pochettino and Ruben Amorim before moving for the Spaniard.

A three-year contract, plus another year's option, is believed to be on the table. [was sacked last week](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/20/steven-gerrard-aston-villa-manager-danger-sack-fulham-loss/) after an alarming start to the season, with only two wins in the campaign. Emery has now accepted the chance to return to English football, and deliver the success desired by Villa, the European Cup winners in 1982. [a move for Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/17/aston-villa-target-mauricio-pochettino-manager-steven-gerrard/), the former Tottenham and PSG head coach, but the Argentine is prepared to wait until after the World Cup before he decides on his next club. He turned down Newcastle last year due to Villarreal's participation in the Champions League, admitting he had been tempted by the "attractive project", and has been determined to return to English football. The 50-year-old's reputation across Europe remains high and in his first season at Villarreal he guided the club to the Europa League final where they beat United on penalties.

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery has emerged as the clear favourite to replace Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, according to bookmakers. Sporting boss Ruben Amorim, ...

[Newcastle United](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) last year, but with Villarreal progressing in the Champions League, he felt a duty to end the season with the Spanish club. The last few hours have seen Emery emerge as the clear favourite to replace Steven Gerrard at Villa Park following his sacking on Thursday. Emery is out of contract next summer and a new deal has not been signed as of yet. The 50-year-old previously coached Arsenal during the 2018/19 campaign. The former Arsenal boss has emerged as the clear frontrunner with bookmakers, Sporting boss Ruben Amorim moving back to second favourite. It also claims that with an agreement in place, the 50-year-old is for Villarreal's Europa Conference League clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Thursday. Talk of a Villa move for Emery has intensified over the last few hours and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on Twitter: " [Aston Villa handed Ruben Amorim boost as new manager hunt continues](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-new-manager-amorim-25336548) [Danny Ings makes admission about Aston Villa crowd after Steven Gerrard sacking](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-ings-gerrard-sacked-25336041) [Stan Collymore's 'very revealing' claim as Aston Villa win after Steven Gerrard sack](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-brentford-gerrard-collymore-25336319) [Thomas Frank responds to Aston Villa manager vacancy question](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-manager-thomas-frank-25336014) [Aston Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/richard-keys-aston-villa-gerrard-25340590) are now being heavily linked with Villarreal boss Unai Emery as they continue to search for Steven Gerrard's successor. Villa are looking for a new manager after sacking It will be known soon." [Arsenal](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) boss Unai Emery has emerged as the clear favourite to replace Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, according to bookmakers.

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club's new Head Coach. Unai joins from Villarreal, whom he led to Europa League ...

Aston Villa have this evening announced their replacement following the recent sacking of Steven Gerrard as manager. Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has ...

As for Gerrard, his future remains to be seen, with sections of the Villa faithful heard chanting 'get out of our club' prior to his dismissal on Thursday evening. [Liam Gallagher fires 11-word jibe at Liverpool after Nottingham Forest defeat](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liam-gallagher-pokes-fun-liverpool-25339782) [Liverpool state of play survey - we want YOUR say on FSG, transfer spending and Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-state-play-survey-want-25225510) [Jurgen Klopp faces Jordan Henderson decision as Liverpool poised to rip up midfield](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-jordan-henderson-liverpool-25334273) [Liverpool 'eyeing' free transfer of attacker Erling Haaland says is 'one of the biggest talents'](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-free-transfer-attacker-haaland-25337763) [Jaap Stam pinpoints what Liverpool are 'lacking' and gives blunt Trent Alexander-Arnold verdict](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stam-delivers-alexander-arnold-verdict-25338131) Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been appointed as his successor, with the Lions this evening declaring he has taken up the position and will begin November 1 following the formalities of his work permit are announced.