Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers has worked against eight Rangers managers across his two Celtic spells.
During the Irishman’s time in Glasgow, instability at Ibrox has been almost constant – partially allowing Rodgers to enjoy dominating the available silverware in Scotland.
Russell Martin was the latest to stand before him, but he lasted just seven league games before being brutally sacked amid intense fan reactions. This was the shortest-serving one yet.
Steven Gerrard was targeted as his replacement, but after facing rejection from him, Rangers have now turned to former Ange Postecoglou assistant Kevin Muscat as the new favourite.
As the merry-go-round continues, one journo has discussed on the radio what the new Ibrox boss will need to learn from Rangers.
What the new Rangers boss will need to learn from Brendan Rodgers
Rodgers has enough on his own plate at the minute, with ongoing Celtic protests being planned with fans unhappy at the board.
This manifested itself in a masterfully handled press conference after transfer deadline day.
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For journalist Roger Hannah, speaking on Clyde Superscoreboard, this is an area that Muscat will need to learn from.
He said: “The people in Glasgow assess absolutely everything that’s said and done. So press conferences and the way that managers conduct themselves, they are important.
“Brendan Rodgers – excellent in press conferences, and he shows leadership, he speaks well on any topic, he represents the football club well, and it endears him to the Celtic support.
“Martin O’Neill was the same. Walter Smith was the same, I go back through, Alex McLeish, Gordon Strachan… guys who can hold themselves well in a public arena.
“And that gives you confidence. If they can hold themselves well in a public arena, they can hold themselves well in that private arena when they’re dealing with players as well.
“Nowadays, how you conduct yourself in the public eye, how you perform in front of your supporters is almost as important as how you perform in front of your players.
“I know that sounds silly, but it is really a big part of the job nowadays. The perception, how people acknowledge you publicly.”
Rodgers’ prowess in the media is well-established, in his second spell alone.
Fans will remember his first season, when he signed off from a 2-1 win against Rangers by hitting back at Chris Sutton’s claim that he was ‘going through the motions’ on his return to Glasgow. In an epic speech, he said he had been ‘treated like a novice’ throughout the season.
Even in the first press conference of his second spell, he directly addressed his exit to Leicester, saying that he ‘didn’t regret’ the decision but guaranteed that he’d do three years this time unless he was ’emptied.’
If Muscat can work a headline half as well as Brendan, he’ll be on to something.