"This process should also involve meaningful agreements with the leagues that provide the foundations for the game. hero 29t cycle The appointment of Gerrard and his coaches is believed to have cost Villa between £3.25m and £4m in compensation. hero 29t cycle Gerrard is joined at Villa Park by several members of his Rangers backroom staff, including Gary McAllister - a former Aston Villa assistant manager - and Michael Beale as his assistant head coaches. hero 29t cycle As he was announced Villa head coach, Gerrard expressed his gratitude to all at Rangers for the opportunity to manage "such an iconic football club" and said last season's achievements "will always hold a special place in my heart". hero 29t cycle