Steven Gerrard offered 'enticing' project to replace former Liverpool boss
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesSteven GerrardSteven Gerrard is eyeing a return to management after disappointing spells in charge of Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq in his previous jobs, and a Championship role could be up for grabsSteven Gerrard is eyeing a return to management(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Bristol City is reportedly targeting Steven Gerrard as its next manager when Roy Hodgson departs the club at the end of the season.Gerrard has been out of management since he was dismissed from his role as Al-Ettifaq manager last January.The Independent reports that Gerrard, who previously managed Rangers and Aston Villa, is open to managing a club in the Championship, with Burnley also said to be a possible destination for the former Liverpool captain.If he were to take the Bristol City job, Gerrard would be replacing one of his former managers.Last month, ex-Liverpool and England boss Hodgson took charge of the Robins on an interim basis until the end of the season, but at 78 years old, he is not viewed as a long-term solution.READ MORE: Bayern Munich chief recalls Chelsea offer as Liverpool sent Michael Olise transfer warningREAD MORE: Liverpool summer signing 'driving standards' after rare opportunity under Arne SlotIt is reported that Bristol City has laid out an "enticing and attractive project" for Gerrard, who is bidding to rebuild his managerial reputation after underwhelming spells at Villa and Al-Ettifaq.Gerrard and other ex-players from his generation who harbor managerial ambitions are said to have been encouraged by what Frank Lampard has achieved as Coventry City manager.Lampard's stock was extremely low when he finished his previous managerial job, as Chelsea's interim manager in 2023, winning just one of his 11 games in charge.That interim stint followed a disappointing spell at Everton, which saw him fired with a win rate of just 27 percent after 12 months in charge.Frank Lampard just claimed the Championship with Coventry City(Image: 2026 Catherine Ivill - AMA)However, Lampard has rebuilt his reputation since taking over at Coventry last November, taking the Sky Blues into the Championship play-offs in 2025 before winning the league and gaining promotion to the Premier League this season.Gerrard is also targeting a reputational revival, having seen his own managerial career follow a similar trajectory to Lampard.The former Liverpool midfielder's first managerial role saw him guide Rangers to the Scottish title for the first time in 10 years.Lampard's first managerial role at Derby saw him take the team into the Championship play-offs, which ultimately earned him a shot at the Chelsea job.Gerrard, meanwhile, got his first Premier League job with Villa, and both men were ultimately fired from their first jobs in the English top flight, before further disappointments with Everton and Al-Ettifaq for Lampard and Gerrard, respectively.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Steven GerrardLiverpool FC