Steven Gerrard jets in to watch Geoffrey Kondogbia as Christian Purslow maps out Villa Park plan

BirminghamLive brings you the latest news and views from Villa Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Steven Gerrard has opened up on some of his biggest bugbears as a manager.

The Aston Villa boss has become the latest guest on Gary Neville’s Overlap podcast and shared some of his pet hates with his former England teammate. Gerrard was asked 32 questions on a range of topics by Neville during a walk around Bodymoor Heath.

He offered up lots of in-depth answers on subjects beyond football, but Gerrard was in no doubt when Neville asked him what annoys him most. “People being late,” said Gerrard.

“There is (a fine system), but I let the players dominate the majority of the fines. I think that’s important. I don’t want to be one of these managers that’s pulling people in and fining people left, right and centre. In this day and age, your preparation should be right on the money with where the game is at.”

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Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe says he never expects Cameron Archer to get above his station amid his incredible rise over the last few months. Archer, 20, has banged in seven goals for PNE and 20 in all competitions so far, while also picking up his first England under-20 cap.

Archer's become a household name at Deepdale after he became the Lancashire Derby hero with a fine strike from range to help PNE see off rivals Blackpool 1-0 a fortnight ago.

Lilywhites manager Lowe, who wants Archer back for another spell next term, said of his striker: "It's only right for a young lad coming from the Premier League to go to the right club. Since he came through the door he's been fantastic, a real credit to work with. He's a credit to himself and his family and long may that continue.

"I remember when he was