Aston Villa legend Gary Thompson believes Steven Gerrard needs time at the club.
The Villains have tumbled to 15th on the back of four straight defeats.
But Thompson says Gerrard deserves a full summer transfer window to build his squad.
He told the Express & Star: "I really don't think you can judge him properly until next season.
"He came in when the club was in a tough spot and got some good results initially to get us away from danger.
"Recently things haven't been so good but he talks like a manager who knows what he wants to do and it is going to take time for him to make the changes to the squad he wants. After the summer window, if he gets the people in he wants, then it will be time to judge."
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