Supporters of Premier League outfit Aston Villa have flooded to social media on Wednesday evening, to make their feelings with manager Steven Gerrard clear.
The Claret and Blue, of course, were back in action a short time ago.
On the back of an altogether concerning opening to the campaign, culminating in three defeats from four, Gerrard’s troops made the trip to the Emirates, hopeful of turning things around up against table-topping Arsenal.
When all was said and done, though, once more, Villa were put to the sword.
A dominant display on the part of hosts Arsenal ultimately gave rise to a 2-1 final scoreline in north London, as Gabriel Martinelli’s strike a little over ten minutes from time ensured that Douglas Luiz’s prior equaliser proved to be little more than a consolation.
This Arsenal side are just built different!
Gabriel Martinelli fires the Gunners head immediately after Aston Villa had them pegged back 👊 pic.twitter.com/vN708OMxpJ
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 31, 2022
On the back of the full time whistle bringing proceedings to a close at the Emirates, it should therefore come as little surprise to hear of concerns rapidly spreading across the Aston Villa fanbase.
And one man in particular, evidently, is viewed as central as to why.
The individual in question? Steven Gerrard.
Taking to social media in their absolute droves on Wednesday night, Villa’s supporters have taken aim at the club’s boss, pleading with those in a position of power at the club to dismiss the Englishman before it’s too late.
Some of the highlights from across Twitter can be seen below:
Gerrard out
— Claret Villans (@ClaretVillans) August 31, 2022
Gerrard out. Make no mistake… 2-1 was hugely flattering for us.
— Alex Middleton (@alexYYC) August 31, 2022
Please just sack Gerrard. We’re 19th, it’s not getting better whilst he’s in charge #avfc
— Jack Chandler (@jack_1992) August 31, 2022
Worst manager in villa history.
Gerrard has to go tonight.
Loads of us spend thousands of pounds a year, 3 wins in 16 in a fucking disgrace . @AVFCTranstweet@AVFCOfficial#avfc
— David (@DaveAV96) August 31, 2022
19th place… after 5 games, with no desire, discipline or system, is worse than not good enough… it’s horrendous.
You’ve had your chance Gerrard, now get out.#avfc #gerrardout
— Fraz (@frazavfc) August 31, 2022
Diabolical, absolute embarrassment.
No tactics, no press, no threat. We are pathetic and I’m seriously worried about where we’re heading under Gerrard! #AVFC
— Jack Jennings (@JackJenningss_) August 31, 2022
— Richard E (@Richard80711135) August 31, 2022
Regardless who villa bring in before tomorrow’s deadline it will still be the same shit tactics with no width. What’s the point just get Gerrard out #avfc
— Robert Gibbons (@robgibb01) August 31, 2022
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