Frank Lampard insists managers ‘need time' after Steven Gerrard sacking

PREACHING PATIENCE: Frank Lampard (left) and Steven Gerrard on the touchline when Everton played Aston Villa in August. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Everton boss Frank Lampard has stressed the need for managers to be given time following his former England team-mate Steven Gerrard’s sacking at Aston Villa.

Gerrard, who had been in charge at Villa since November last year, was dismissed by the club on Thursday after a 3-0 defeat at Fulham left them 17th in the Premier League.