New Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has vowed to be totally committed to his second managerial job after being accused of jumping ship early at Rangers.
The Scouser left halfway though a gargantuan season in Scottish football as his former club look to again beat Celtic to the title – though this time glory is worth anything up to £40million.
Gerrard takes his new side to Liverpool on December 11, with a host of observers believing he will leave Villa when his contract runs out in 2024 – the same time Jurgen Klopp’s deal expires at Anfield.
But the 41-year-old has pledged he is focused only on Villa, a mantra he used frequently while at Rangers.
Indeed, in now famous soundbites Gerrard playfully mocked the interviewer who asked him if he had any intention of leaving Ibrox.
Gerrard said: “I don’t think me or anyone else will be able to control the noise.
“For me that is not important.
“What is important is the chance to go to Anfield and win and try and take maximum points.
“That is the attitude and mentality we will have going into every game.
“I want to win every game.
“Now my priority and focus and everything I will give on a daily basis will be for Aston Villa.
“One thing I can guarantee to the supporters and all the staff and players here is, when I commit to something, I am all in.”
