Former England captain Steven Gerrard has decided against returning to Rangers as head coach. After discussing the position with the club, Gerrard concluded that the timing wasn’t suitable for his return.
Gerrard’s Recent Discussions with Rangers
Rangers conducted open talks with Gerrard over two days. Despite positive interactions, he chose not to continue in the recruitment process for the role filled by Russell Martin.
Gerrard expressed gratitude for the support from Rangers fans and wished the team success in the upcoming season. He previously led Rangers to win the Scottish Premiership in 2021 before leaving for Aston Villa.
Steven Gerrard’s Coaching Journey
- Gerrard was appointed as Rangers head coach in 2018.
- He left the club for Aston Villa in November 2021.
- After a brief tenure at Villa, he moved to Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
- He departed from the Saudi club in January 2023.
Rangers Seeks New Head Coach
With Gerrard’s decision, Rangers continues its search for a new head coach. Danny Rohl, the former Sheffield Wednesday manager, is among the candidates under consideration.
Rohl has been impressing the Ibrox decision-makers, especially after being approached during the summer recruitment phase. Other contenders included former West Ham manager Graham Potter and ex-Wolves boss Gary O’Neil, but both are reportedly no longer in the running.
Potential Candidates for Rangers
- Danny Rohl – Former Sheffield Wednesday manager
- Kieran McKenna – Ipswich Town manager
- Ralph Hasenhuttl – Ex-Southampton boss
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh and vice-chairman Paraag Marathe lead discussions with several coaching candidates. They are joined by key figures from the club who are actively involved in the coaching search.
Rangers’ Current Standings and Upcoming Matches
Rangers are currently eighth in the Scottish Premiership, trailing behind league leaders Hearts by 11 points and rivals Celtic by nine points. Russell Martin was relieved of his duties after just 123 days.
Rangers will return to action on Saturday. Their upcoming fixtures include:
| Opponent | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee United | Scottish Premiership | October 18 |
| Brann | Europa League | October 23 |
| Kilmarnock | Scottish Premiership | October 26 |
| Hibernian | Scottish Premiership | October 29 |
| Celtic | League Cup semi-final | November 2 |
