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Seems like he is being offered the job
Should he take it
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Who would take over this current club?? Gerrard is NO go for me. No way will he line up against his former boss and mentor. SG is very close to Rodgers. He won't have the resources to challenge Celtic. This is my personal opinion
Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has urged Steven Gerrard to be extremely careful about his first step into management as his former captain contemplates whether to take over at Rangers.
Rodgers offered no view on whether or not Gerrard should join him in Glasgow but pointed out that a “high percentage” of new managers never get a second chance if their first move goes wrong. Gerrard, who coaches Liverpool’s under-18 side, has been contacted by Rangers and will be their next manager if he decides to come north.
Rodgers offered no view on whether or not Gerrard should join him in Glasgow but pointed out that a “high percentage” of new managers never get a second chance if their first move goes wrong. Gerrard, who coaches Liverpool’s under-18 side, has been contacted by Rangers and will be their next manager if he decides to come north.
His name is Steven Gerrard, if it goes t1ts up he will get a second chance, and a third.
This current Rangers manager seems a very odd character to me, in pressers he sounds and seems like a robot, displaying no personality and zero charisma, like he's reading from a script or something, scared sh1tless to say anything that could jeopardise his position, need to relax, have a laugh and get the players on side rather than worrying about losing his job, when the players are challenging you in the dressing room the writing is one the wall anyway regardless of who's in the wrong.
This current Rangers manager seems a very odd character to me, in pressers he sounds and seems like a robot, displaying no personality and zero charisma, like he's reading from a script or something, scared sh1tless to say anything that could jeopardise his position, need to relax, have a laugh and get the players on side rather than worrying about losing his job, when the players are challenging you in the dressing room the writing is one the wall anyway regardless of who's in the wrong.
the cleaner is a step up on graham murty, so gerrard cant be any worse.
According to the press Gerrard has accepted the job. Has the deal been done??
Reading other press resources saying Gerrard still thinking about accepting. No one knows
more to the point
what chance have they against the hoops today?
what chance have they against the hoops today?
" Gerrard is within touching distance of the Ibrox hotseat and ready to seal a sensational move.
The Rangers board are hopeful that – if final details can be ironed out – they’ll be able to unveil Gerrard within days.
The 37-year-old, currently in charge of Liverpool’s Under-18 side, was targeted by director of football Mark Allen to replace temporary boss Graeme Murty.
Allen has been encouraged by the Gerrard discussions and is now confident a deal can soon be struck.
We understand former Scotland international Gary McAlister has agreed to be assistant boss subject to dotting the Is and crossing the Ts.
Reds youth coach Tom Culshaw would complete the back-room team.
The Anfield icon has been mulling over Rangers’ offer and last night was nearing a decision to take over."
The Rangers board are hopeful that – if final details can be ironed out – they’ll be able to unveil Gerrard within days.
The 37-year-old, currently in charge of Liverpool’s Under-18 side, was targeted by director of football Mark Allen to replace temporary boss Graeme Murty.
Allen has been encouraged by the Gerrard discussions and is now confident a deal can soon be struck.
We understand former Scotland international Gary McAlister has agreed to be assistant boss subject to dotting the Is and crossing the Ts.
Reds youth coach Tom Culshaw would complete the back-room team.
The Anfield icon has been mulling over Rangers’ offer and last night was nearing a decision to take over."
Whether he takes the job or not, the whole thing has been a PR stroke of genius because its taken all the attention away from Celtic winning their 7th title in a row against their bitter rivals.
Hiding to nothing, will always finish 2nd to celtic.
He's no fool. If there's anyone I'd bet on to make a right move, at the right time, it would be SteGer.
the whole thing could be one massive delicious windup
can you imagine ?
can you imagine ?
He could walk into the dressing room at HT and say 'we go again'
I remember when souness took over in the eighties.
The Gers went on to dominate for the next decade or so, but make no mistake it was far from easy.
Soey knows he had to fight tooth and nail for every inch of every victory to get them to the top.
It was a fight.
A fight with certain people inside the club, a fight with other scottish clubs, a fight even with some players within his own squad.
I look at the current Rangers team and wonder who is up for it?
If Stevie G is prepared to go into ibrox and be the iron man then he has the possibility of success.
If he goes there thinking its a step toward the liverpool job then he is deluding himself and he will fail.
The Gers went on to dominate for the next decade or so, but make no mistake it was far from easy.
Soey knows he had to fight tooth and nail for every inch of every victory to get them to the top.
It was a fight.
A fight with certain people inside the club, a fight with other scottish clubs, a fight even with some players within his own squad.
I look at the current Rangers team and wonder who is up for it?
If Stevie G is prepared to go into ibrox and be the iron man then he has the possibility of success.
If he goes there thinking its a step toward the liverpool job then he is deluding himself and he will fail.
I suppose if he is going to manage in Scotland then he may as well start with the biggest club. Good luck to him.
The question is, "Is he good enough for the most successful football club in the world?"
It's a big step Stevie. I wish you well fella.
It's a big step Stevie. I wish you well fella.
McInnes turned them down..Clarke.."I have zero interest"..3 bears.. no more interest free loans.. money need just to survive granted
by Close bank.against the bricks and mortar..if Stevie G takes it I will be amazed..talk talk talk Mr King..show us your money!
by Close bank.against the bricks and mortar..if Stevie G takes it I will be amazed..talk talk talk Mr King..show us your money!
Alex Rae believes Steven Gerrard would be a "box office" appointment at Rangers and says the club were right to sack Graeme Murty.
The former Liverpool and England captain is expected to continue talks this week with a view to taking over at Ibrox after the club announced the departure of Murty on Tuesday morning following Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Celtic.
Rae, who won a Scottish title and a League Cup during a two-year spell at Ibrox as a player, says Gerrard would bring a "winning mentality" back to the club should he take up the role.
"He's box office. He would bring a level of standard that has been missing in recent years from Rangers that has been diluted," Rae told Sky Sports News. "The winning mentality needs to be brought back here and Steven Gerrard would do that, I'm sure.
"He needs financial backing from the board and he's obviously in a strong position in negotiations at the moment. So he will be looking for assurances if he is looking to take up the post here at Ibrox."
Rae believes Gerrard will need to be backed financially in order to compete with Celtic and to oversee a revamp of the current Rangers squad.
"There will have to be a massive clear out and that costs a lot of money but you also have to attract the right player.
"Steven Gerrard has got plenty of contacts throughout the game and he would need considerable backing, you are talking about tens of millions because the gap is considerable at the moment. Celtic will strengthen again in the summer and so it needs big backing financially from this board."
Rangers released a statement on Tuesday confirming Murty had left his role as manager and Rae backed the board's decision to make a change, with Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson set to take charge for the remaining three games of the season.
"I felt it was the time for a change to be made. There are only three games to go and it looks as if the players are really struggling for confidence at the moment," Rae added. "They really need to get something going in the last three games to try and get that second spot.
"Ideally you would like to bring a new manager in, it would give them time to assess the players but Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson have got the reins for the next three games.
"They will be looking for some sort of bounce, the performances of late haven't been great and the players are struggling for confidence. But you have to be brave to play here at Ibrox, with 50,000 fans demanding a performance here at the weekend against Kilmarnock."
The former Liverpool and England captain is expected to continue talks this week with a view to taking over at Ibrox after the club announced the departure of Murty on Tuesday morning following Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Celtic.
Rae, who won a Scottish title and a League Cup during a two-year spell at Ibrox as a player, says Gerrard would bring a "winning mentality" back to the club should he take up the role.
"He's box office. He would bring a level of standard that has been missing in recent years from Rangers that has been diluted," Rae told Sky Sports News. "The winning mentality needs to be brought back here and Steven Gerrard would do that, I'm sure.
"He needs financial backing from the board and he's obviously in a strong position in negotiations at the moment. So he will be looking for assurances if he is looking to take up the post here at Ibrox."
Rae believes Gerrard will need to be backed financially in order to compete with Celtic and to oversee a revamp of the current Rangers squad.
"There will have to be a massive clear out and that costs a lot of money but you also have to attract the right player.
"Steven Gerrard has got plenty of contacts throughout the game and he would need considerable backing, you are talking about tens of millions because the gap is considerable at the moment. Celtic will strengthen again in the summer and so it needs big backing financially from this board."
Rangers released a statement on Tuesday confirming Murty had left his role as manager and Rae backed the board's decision to make a change, with Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson set to take charge for the remaining three games of the season.
"I felt it was the time for a change to be made. There are only three games to go and it looks as if the players are really struggling for confidence at the moment," Rae added. "They really need to get something going in the last three games to try and get that second spot.
"Ideally you would like to bring a new manager in, it would give them time to assess the players but Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson have got the reins for the next three games.
"They will be looking for some sort of bounce, the performances of late haven't been great and the players are struggling for confidence. But you have to be brave to play here at Ibrox, with 50,000 fans demanding a performance here at the weekend against Kilmarnock."
the comparison with Souness is a poor one, the only similarity is a Liverpool connection.
It was easy for Souness. He was given billions to spend (in today's money) and with English clubs barred from Europe, he was free to sign the best players in England at the time.
It was easy for Souness. He was given billions to spend (in today's money) and with English clubs barred from Europe, he was free to sign the best players in England at the time.
Rangers approached Gerrard because they wanted someone with experience of stopping Rogers winning the league
May 1, 2018 -- 9:49PM, badsworth boy wrote:
Rangers approached Gerrard because they wanted someone with experience of stopping Rogers winning the league
John Hartson.........'Pep Guardiola couldn't even close the Celtic / Rangers gap'.......
“The rumours are true, I have had initial talks,” said Gerrard. “I have had positive talks. I’ll pick them up on Thursday and we will see if we can progress it. We will see.”
Gerrard was speaking on BT Sport, for whom he is a pundit for both of this week’s Champions League semi-finals. He is known to want assurances from Rangers regarding precisely what resource will be available to mount a challenge to Celtic. Rangers have been without a permanent manager since the removal of Pedro Caixinha last October.
Gerrard was speaking on BT Sport, for whom he is a pundit for both of this week’s Champions League semi-finals. He is known to want assurances from Rangers regarding precisely what resource will be available to mount a challenge to Celtic. Rangers have been without a permanent manager since the removal of Pedro Caixinha last October.
Gerrard might get promises but he won't get enough cash for players.
This is not a Manchester City or Chelsea "money no problem" appointment.
This is not a Manchester City or Chelsea "money no problem" appointment.
They have taken loans just to survive this season..how they can afford to compete next season is baffling
If I was a Gerrard for manager punter I would be very nervous.
If I was a Gerrard for manager punter I would be very nervous.
... as maggie once said " just rejoice in the news ". 
Turmoil on the Rangers board. 2 Directors just left. Not looking good when looking for a new manager
In no particular order Rangers have an absentee chairman in constant dispute with the takeover panel; two senior players suspended after a dressing room rammy; accounts which illustrate a business kept afloat by director loans and a recently jettisoned interim manager who had been in position since October.
News coming out is that some of the board did not agree on Gerrard being approached - 
I would say its time to get a right good Rangers man in charge.
With apologies to NL:
This is a right-away letter, I've got to mail it today
Straight to my main inspirer, says urgent from Anfield way
Its got this heart inside it, the postage is my soul
Contains a message from millions, says Steve don't go
A thousand Scousers callin', but it ain't quite the same
You've got a knack for fallin',
and it's stamped with your own brand name
We's all beggin’, as captain you must know
You bring a message to millions, says Steve don't go
I said Steve don't go,
Don't take my fun
Steve don't go, Steve don't go
We miss Shanks, Paisley and Fagan, it's hard to breathe with that loss
But I still got you brother, don't nail yourself to a cross
I watch you lead the pack, you put the drive into my soul
You bring a message to millions, says Steve don't go
This is a right-away letter, I've got to mail it today
Straight to my main inspirer, says urgent from Anfield way
Its got this heart inside it, the postage is my soul
Contains a message from millions, says Steve don't go
A thousand Scousers callin', but it ain't quite the same
You've got a knack for fallin',
and it's stamped with your own brand name
We's all beggin’, as captain you must know
You bring a message to millions, says Steve don't go
I said Steve don't go,
Don't take my fun
Steve don't go, Steve don't go
We miss Shanks, Paisley and Fagan, it's hard to breathe with that loss
But I still got you brother, don't nail yourself to a cross
I watch you lead the pack, you put the drive into my soul
You bring a message to millions, says Steve don't go
Klopps's assistant has suddenly gone, big vacancy just opened up. What now Stevie ?
Can you really imagine Rangers appointing a catholic with his history of under age sex allegations,gagging orders,assault charges.The only thing going for them/him is his falling out with Rodgers.
It would be akin to putting Giggs in charge of United.
It would be akin to putting Giggs in charge of United.
A pathetic bid to con their decent fans ..only cash they are looking forward too is next season tickets..poor fans will
snap them up if Gerrard is appointed...only for the house of cards to tumble and the duplicitous Saffer pocketing whatever
he can.
snap them up if Gerrard is appointed...only for the house of cards to tumble and the duplicitous Saffer pocketing whatever
he can.
Bye the way whats this pish about "the door is open for new investors"..was it ever closed?
Hopefully we'll know one way or the other by lunchtime tomorrow.
Be the biggest appointment in Scottish football since Souness.
Forget Brenda, nobody down south wanted him. Seen as footballs David Brent.
Be the biggest appointment in Scottish football since Souness.
Forget Brenda, nobody down south wanted him. Seen as footballs David Brent.
Haven't seen kennybhoy this excited since they last sheared the sheep in Aberdeenshire.
aka - Gerrard must have said YES. A lot of money in the past 1 hr. Talk is he has agreed a 3 yr deal. Will be announced tomorrow
I hope that's right. A few guys on twitter seem to think it's a done deal.
BTW Plat was spot on. Fantastic PR to take the spotlight off celtic.
BTW Plat was spot on. Fantastic PR to take the spotlight off celtic.
At last you show up ackietim..where is the money coming from?
A con job to get the mugs to pay up for season tickets?
Anyone care to put up prices on what Ranger on here will be the first to utter a phrase like 'he'll do a good job'? Considering that's what the same people said on here about their last 3 managers
Sounds as if it's about to happen.What an idiot.Just another gullibilly.
....does he know that he has to win the league then win CL 3 ties just to get into the champions league playoffs?
It will be a bit odd if they hire a manager who isn't a manager..
It is a bit like giving a toddler a bucket and spade, sitting him down in a sandpit, and expecting him to build a skyscraper.
It is a bit like giving a toddler a bucket and spade, sitting him down in a sandpit, and expecting him to build a skyscraper.
Every top class manager started somewhere though, and someone took a chance on them, so that doesn't really add up.
Reminds me of when Glenn Hoddle became player-manager at Swindon
Proved himself in the lower leagues and got the Chelsea and England jobs. Surely Gerrard trying the same thing.
For every Pep Guardiola success story, there are a hundred John Barnes disasters
Of course. But people shouldn't just write him off because he was a good player imo.
Nobody has any idea whether he will be a good Manager or not yet.
Nobody has any idea whether he will be a good Manager or not yet.
Surely the main issue at Rangers is the stability of the club and whether they have financial resources to challenge Celtic irrespective of who is the Manager or Coach
correct anx....no one is forthcoming with where the money is coming from...they have loans already out for millions.
I for one wish him luck but still think he should have cut his teeth at MK Dons when offered. If he fails his only option might be MK Dons next time out. It is impossible to say how he will perform but to compete with Celtic is going to be a tough ask and that is what the fans want; if they don't get it, he'll be out in no time at all. Strange move but at least he's aiming high(ish)
I think starting your management career with Rangers is a world apart from starting your career at Swindon. I think expectations are a little higher at Ibrox. He won`t last long. Nice guys don`t make managers and that`s a fact.
May 4, 2018 -- 3:01PM, themightymac wrote:
I think starting your management career with Rangers is a world apart from starting your career at Swindon. I think expectations are a little higher at Ibrox. He won`t last long. Nice guys don`t make managers and that`s a fact.
Yes, I suppose Glen Hoddle's Swindon were much different from Rangers.
"Swindon Town were denied a place in the First Division after admitting 36 breaches of FA rules. In what would have been their first ever season in the top flight, they were initially demoted to the third tier before being allowed to stay in the second on appeal."
There's lots of crazy comparisons going round (like Graeme Souness) but prob the closest comparison is Roy Keane (huge name, great playing career, box office on and off the pitch)
Rangers supporters will be praying Stevie G's coaching and managerial skills turn out to be a lot better than Keano's, though
Rangers supporters will be praying Stevie G's coaching and managerial skills turn out to be a lot better than Keano's, though
To compare Swindon with Rangers displays a complete lack of knowledge of Scottish football and I`m a Celtic supporter.
Anyhow, surely a market has to be opened for Gerrards interviews, and the 'emmm' index.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/4028642/Steven-Gerrard...
reckon it would be close game between mk dons and rangers. the also rans in scotland do a lot of their shopping in the lower leagues down south
The loanee express from Liverpool to begin soon. Still can't be any worse than what's there.
An appointment that makes no sense for SG nor Rangers.
Rangers are getting a manager who has never managed. Yet another impressive player being considered for a completely different role. (See Keane, Ince, Stam, Solskaer (cardiff), Shearer, Barnes...)
SG is taking a job where success is finishing above Celtic which is unlikely in the next few years.
Even if he did achieve it, would it be regarded by clubs down south?
I can't see Prem clubs desperate to sign Rodgers...
If Rangers finish a creditable second in the next 2 seasons, what then for SG? Championship at best but more likely League One.
Rangers are getting a manager who has never managed. Yet another impressive player being considered for a completely different role. (See Keane, Ince, Stam, Solskaer (cardiff), Shearer, Barnes...)
SG is taking a job where success is finishing above Celtic which is unlikely in the next few years.
Even if he did achieve it, would it be regarded by clubs down south?
I can't see Prem clubs desperate to sign Rodgers...
If Rangers finish a creditable second in the next 2 seasons, what then for SG? Championship at best but more likely League One.
Still no indication where the money is coming from..bizarre!
Gerrard signs 3 year contract which will bring him up to Celtic's 10 in a row and then his first apperance on Strictly Come Dancing 
Are the Rangers fans organising a demonstration about signing a Catholic manager?
The poor boy does not know what he is letting himself in for. This is right out of the Lee Wallace book on how to wreck a promising career. The Banter years continue.
Reminds me of when John Barnes went to Celtic. At least he got credited with the greatest footballing headline ever: "Super Caley Go Ballistic Celtic Are Atrocious".
He got miscredited with the greatest footballing headline ever. The original was used in the 1970s.
Back to Gerrard. Bound to be a disaster, whether he's a good manager or not.
Back to Gerrard. Bound to be a disaster, whether he's a good manager or not.
Does the market on next rangers manager stay open until the season actually kicks off or will it be settled when he becomes manager on 1st June?
He will probably spend the summer at the World Cup scouting for talent. 
The biggest thing to happen in Scottish football for decades.
Seems to have upset the bath evaders from the eastend.
Seems to have upset the bath evaders from the eastend.
Rangers needed someone who has experience of stopping Brendan Rodgers from winning the league.
Shrewd appointment.
Shrewd appointment.
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