Brendan Rodgers launches Steven Gerrard defence as Celtic and Rangers rivalry axed after Aston Villa boot
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dailyrecord.co.ukSteven Gerrard has been defended by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers after he was axed by Aston Villa - as the Leicester City boss lamented the lack of "patience" in football.
The former Rangers boss watched his 10-man side go down 3-0 to newly promoted Fulham on Thursday night to leave them 17th in the Premier League table, and that proved to be the final straw for the Villa Park owners.
They instantly announced Gerrard had been ditched just 11 months into his tenure. He walked away from the Scottish Premiership side after lifting the title during an unbeaten campaign.
He has returned just two wins so far this season with Aston Villa this term, but Rodgers reckons his former Anfield captain should have been given more time.
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