Former captain Barry Ferguson is into consideration as Rangers work to finalise their interim backroom workforce after sacking Philippe Clement on Sunday.
Ferguson gained 5 top-flight titles, 5 League Cups and 5 Scottish Cups throughout his two spells at Ibrox.
As a supervisor he has had spells at Clyde, Kelty Hearts and Alloa Athletic, in addition to being Blackpool caretaker.
Ex-players Neil McCann and Billy Dodds have additionally been linked with being a part of the brand new set-up.
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Clement was sacked on Sunday following a house defeat to St Mirren within the Scottish Premiership that leaves the membership 13 factors behind leaders Celtic with 11 video games to go.
That end result got here simply weeks after Rangers’ hopes of successful home silverware this season had been all however ended following a shock 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat at residence to Championship aspect Queen’s Park, with the Gers having already misplaced the League Cup last to their Previous Agency rivals.
Clement does, nevertheless, depart with Rangers by way of to the final 16 of the Europa League.
Coaches Alex Rae and Stephan Van Der Heyden are set to observe Clement out of the membership, whereas Issame Charai – who was appointed round a month in the past as Gers assistant supervisor – took coaching on Monday.
Charai joined following a spell at Ligue 1 aspect Strasbourg, having beforehand labored within the Belgian Professional League as an assistant, and as supervisor of Morocco’s under-23 workforce, the place he led them to the under-23 African Cup of Nations title.
Boyd: Ferguson would carry management
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Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd discusses who ought to be in cost subsequent at Ibrox following the current sacking of Clement
Sky Sports activities’ Kris Boyd believes his former Rangers team-mate Barry Ferguson can be an excellent match:
“I do not suppose Rangers are going to tie themselves all the way down to one thing long-term when this takeover is imminent.
“You have a look at the larger image and also you say there’s nothing to play for, I believe self satisfaction for lots of gamers is vital. Do they need to be a part of the soccer membership going ahead?
“You have a look at the performances lately and the supervisor will get the blame, however the gamers have gotten to shoulder some accountability as properly.
“One factor Barry [Ferguson] had as a captain is management and I believe that is one thing the soccer membership want proper now. Somebody to attach with the followers and information the gamers by way of the arduous occasions.”
Clement backed in January, sacked in February
Solely final month Rangers chief government Patrick Stewart backed Clement, regardless of rising strain from supporters.
The previous Manchester United chief – who took up his position within the Ibrox boardroom in December – admitted it might have been “the simple resolution” to sack the Belgian following frustration from followers.
He insisted his personal time at Previous Trafford proved fixed managerial change will not be efficient however did warn Clement outcomes should enhance with no “cast-iron ensures” provided.
Stewart backed Clement once more every week after the Queen’s Park defeat however with outcomes not enhancing sufficient, Clement has been dismissed.
Rangers are seven weeks right into a “root and department assessment of all the soccer division” which is being led by exterior consultants. In the meantime, the board are additionally in talks with the San Francisco 49ers over a multi-million-pound takeover of the membership.
Along with coping with issues off the sector, Stewart should now lead Rangers’ seek for their fifth everlasting boss since November 2021.
Who might exchange Clement completely?
Former boss Steven Gerrard is on the market following his exit from Saudi membership Al Ettifaq
It’s a film Rangers followers have seen all too usually lately because the seek for a brand new supervisor begins.
If the earlier 4 occasions are something to go by there will probably be plenty of names linked. Fact be advised, that hypothesis began months in the past.
Steven Gerrard – who led Rangers to their final Scottish Premiership title in 2021 – is now a free agent after leaving his job at Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. The previous Liverpool captain was the final supervisor to win the Scottish Premiership title in 2021 and will probably be somebody followers need to see again at Ibrox, like ex-midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, who has impressed at Hajduk Break up.
Former treble-winning Gers defender Kevin Muscat was interviewed for the job final trip and can little doubt be within the body once more. Since 2023 he has added to his league title wins in Australia and Japan with a top-flight crown in China at Shanghai Port.
Former Rangers defender Kevin Muscat was beforehand interviewed for the supervisor’s job
Nearer to residence, Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes‘ title is at all times on the lips of supporters. The previous Ibrox participant as soon as turned the job down in 2017 however continues to draw admirers.
Following their promotion from the Championship, he led Killie to fourth final season and European soccer, with a top-six end nonetheless on the playing cards on this marketing campaign regardless of a tough begin.
Former Gers defender Russell Martin is also within the body and is out of labor, following his sacking by Southampton final 12 months.
When appointing Clement, former chair John Bennett and ex-CEO James Bisgrove led the search. They described it as a “rigorously deliberate and complete recruitment course of”.
This time round, Stewart, Thornton and co know they can’t afford to get it incorrect and assist the membership to interrupt this cycle of continuous managerial upheaval.
Rangers’ upcoming fixtures:
- February 26: Kilmarnock (A) – Scottish Premiership, dwell on Sky Sports activities
- March 1: Motherwell (H) – Scottish Premiership
- March 6: Fenerbahce (A) – Europa League last-16
- March 13: Fenerbahce (H) – Europa League last-16
- March 16: Celtic (A) – Scottish Premiership, dwell on Sky Sports activities
