Steven Gerrard ‘couldn’t be more proud’ as Aston Villa reign starts with a win
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steven Gerrard admitted to feeling a mixture of pride and relief after two late goals got his managerial reign at Aston Villa off to a winning start. It saw Gerrard become the first Villa manager to win his first Premier League game in charge since John Gregory in February 1998, and immediately put a four-point gap between Villa and the relegation places. But you can’t be like that all the time.” Despite the win, Villa’s first after six successive defeats and their first at home since September 18, Gerrard was not getting carried away. “We were tense at times and it wasn’t all perfect, but I thought we finished the game extremely strong,” said the Villa boss.