One of Ibrox’s target managers has ruled himself out of the competition to return as Rangers boss, according to the PA news agency.
Important update from Ibrox Rangers manager
Steven Gerrard had been the favorite to replace the sacked Russell Martin as head coach, but it is understood that after holding constructive discussions with the club he felt the time was not right for a return to Ibrox.
PA understands that the conversations have been positive and that both parties have agreed to leave the door open for the future.
Martin was sacked last weekend after just four months in charge, with the team winning just one of their opening seven William Hill Premiership matches.
Gerrard, who left his role in charge of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq in January, is a hero to many Gers supporters after leading them to the title in 2020-21, which remains the only time they have won the championship since their financial implosion in 2012.
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Steven Gerrard |
Rangers record |
|---|---|
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Games |
192 |
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Victories |
124 |
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Prints |
41 |
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Defeat |
27 |
He left the club later that year after three years in charge of Aston Villa. In an interview with the ‘Rio Ferdinand Presents’ podcast released this week, Gerrard revealed that he has “a bit of unfinished business” when it comes to management and wants to “be part of a team that is going to compete to win because I think that suits me better”.
Rangers under-19s coach Steven Smith is currently overseeing interim first team training alongside B team coach Brian Gilmour, goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo and performance manager Rhys Owen.
Other names that have been floated as potential successors to Martin include Hearts boss Derek McInnes, former Rangers player Kevin Muscat and former Everton boss Sean Dyche.
