The Rangers are facing a fight to persuade Stephen Gerrard to return as manager due to concerns about the team’s current state. The former Light Blues boss who led the team to his final title is the best choice among fans to replace Russell Martin, who was fired on Sunday. Gerrard had been approached by Andrew Cavena and his board of directors during the previous selection process.
The 45-year-old showed that at the time he wasn’t ready to return to management. Gerard, who became his grandfather in January and just left Al-Ettifaq, wanted to take a break, recharge and spend time with his family. The Liverpool legend doesn’t rush back, but he does so just for the right job, as he has rejected several offers from the club in recent months.
Another important concern for Gerrard is the quality of the Rangers team today. Sources close to him confirmed to Daily Records his doubts about Daily’s strength.
Sports director Kevin Telwell oversaw major improvements on the team, but most of those signatures have yet to have a major impact. This is a big problem. In particular, the Transfer window is closed and more cannot be added until January.
The club’s new American owners, including the 49ers, have already invested more than £20 million in the team. It’s still not yet seen whether they’re willing to throw cash again in January to ensure the quality they believe Gerard is needed.
Gerrard was at the helm of the Rangers from 2018 to 2021, successfully defeating Celtic strangleholds against the title. He led them to the 2021 Premiership title and then returned to the English Premier League along with Aston Villa.
The Rangers Committee was asked to compile a list of potential managers earlier this week, even before Martin received a march order. Other candidates for the Rangers hot seat include Sean Dish and Danny Roll.
Dyche had previously worked with Thelwell on Everton, but Rohl recently parted ways with Sheffield on Wednesday. Mark Van Bommel was also considered in the final recruitment process.
The Ranger is looking for a new manager after Martin’s tenure ends just 122 days later. His appointment came across disapproval from the start, and he struggled to motivate the team, causing friction with several players, including star player Nicholas Ruskin.
They were only able to secure one league victory and were now sitting 11 points ahead at Table Topper Heart. Following the Europa League’s defeat to Sturm Graz and a disappointing draw with Falkirk over the weekend, Martin finds himself on thin ice.
Rangers fans prevented players from boarding the team bus and forced Martin to rush out the side door in protest. The farewell decision was made by the Ibrox Commission on Sunday evening.
The Rangers Top Brass bought himself breathing space on the hunt for his new manager by giving most of the teams this week to the first team.
These players, who are not internationally, have been instructed to leave the training ground until later this week.
The Rangers have not yet appointed an interim management team following the firing of Russell Martin on Sunday evening. The Ibrox hierarchy has begun searching for fresh faces at the helm.
The process of selecting potential candidates began after the Rangers were defeated by Sturm Graz in the Europa League. They are keen to quickly appointed, as Stephen Gerrard, Danny Roll and Sean Dish are likely among those under consideration.
The decision to say goodbye to Martin and his coaching staff gave him time to gather temporary teams as needed before his next match against Dundee United.
Goalkeeping coach Salvivo and performance coach Rice Owen remained with the club, while interim academy director David McCallum previously held the role of caretaker.
