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Graeme Young

Steven Gerrard reveals his post Rangers 'whirlwind' that sparked Aston Villa baptism of fire

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard admits his abrupt exit from Ibrox left him playing catch-up at Aston Villa.

The 41-year-old departed the Premiership champions in November - only weeks after he distanced himself from the Newcastle vacancy.

But Gerrard found an approach from Villa too good to turn down as he agreed to become Dean Smith's successor in the Midlands.

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