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<\/p>\nRangers are set to hold talks with Steven Gerrard this week about a potential return to Ibrox.<\/p>\n
The club’s American owners are believed to be leading the search for Russell Martin’s successor and Gerrard is one they are particularly keen on.<\/p>\n
Sky Sports News revealed yesterday that Gerrard is open to discussions and those have now been scheduled to take place before the weekend.<\/p>\n
It will not be a straightforward conversation, however, despite the Liverpool and England great being out of work. They were unable to agree a deal in the summer before Martin was appointed boss.<\/p>\n
Gerrard, who won the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers in 2021, is also not the only candidate under consideration and the club are undergoing a process of identifying several potential options.<\/p>\n
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Sky Sports’ Kris Boyd reacts to Russell Martin’s sacking and who should be next to take charge at Rangers<\/p>\n
Gerrard remains settled with his family in Bahrain, despite no longer being in charge at Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
He would also need reassurances that the Rangers project is the right one for him at this stage of his career, especially given their current predicament in the table.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Sky Sports News reported the club were still drawing up a shortlist and that ex-Everton boss Sean Dyche was one high-profile name not interested in the role.<\/p>\n
Gerrard reveals \u2018unfinished business\u2019 in his managerial career <\/p>\n
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Steven Gerrard has said he is open to a return to management following spells at Rangers, Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq Club. Credit: Rio Ferdinand Presents<\/p>\n
On Tuesday afternoon, Gerrard claimed he had \u201cunfinished business\u201d in management and said he felt Rangers had been the “perfect match” when he moved to Glasgow in May 2018.<\/p>\n
The 45-year-old remains a hero to many Rangers supporters after winning the Scottish Premiership title in 2021, thus stopping Celtic from making it 10-in-a-row.<\/p>\n
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\n Steven Gerrard led Rangers to the 2020\/21 Scottish Premiership title <\/p>\n
Gerrard then left for Aston Villa in November 2021 and had a subsequent spell with Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, where he left in January and has been without a managerial job since.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the \u2018Rio Meets\u2019 podcast, which appeared to be recorded before Martin\u2019s dismissal, Gerrard said: \u201cI\u2019m enjoying family time and doing a lot of things that I haven\u2019t been able to do.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing to Grand Prix, doing exhibition games with ex-team-mates and superstars, that type of stuff has been great.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut there\u2019s a part of me that still feels that there\u2019s a bit of unfinished business in terms of wanting to go in and face another couple of exciting challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I want a certain type of challenge. If in an ideal world they come available, I\u2019ll jump at them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they don\u2019t, I won\u2019t go back in. I want to be at a team that\u2019s going to compete to win because I think that suits me better.<\/p>\n
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Former Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister refused to rule out a return to his former club<\/p>\n
\u201cI think certain jobs and certain clubs would suit my style and the way I like to go about it.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I\u2019ve also got time now where I\u2019m not in a rush, where I know the right people that are out there to make me a stronger and a better coach. They are the people I need to find.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause if I get the right match with those people around me, I know, and I\u2019ve proved, I can be successful as a manager.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that\u2019s what I\u2019m working on in the background now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ex-Gers midfielder Jack backs Gerrard return <\/p>\n
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Former Rangers player Ryan Jack discusses the potential return of Steven Gerrard to Ibrox as he’s due to have talks with the Scottish giants, with Jack backing the decision.<\/p>\n
Former Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack speaking to Sky Sports News:<\/p>\n
“He’s shown that he can go and turn the club around and build a successful squad.<\/p>\n
“The squad now has had a lot of money spent on it, compared to the one he inherited before in his last regime.<\/p>\n
“If the club can convince him to come back, and he can go and get hold of the changing room, get the staff and the fans behind the club, then I think it would be a great appointment.<\/p>\n
“One of the key factors [in his previous spell] was his leadership. On and off the pitch, how he spoke in team meetings, tactical sessions or individual meetings.<\/p>\n
“He would speak to you personally, man-to-man, so I think that was one of his key characteristics. I’m sure if he does go back, then he gets everyone pushing in the same direction.<\/p>\n
“He’s been in there before, he’s been successful and knows what it takes to build the club up to being champions.<\/p>\n
“I’m not at the club anymore, but as soon as I heard about it, it was exciting for me. I’m still a big supporter of the club, I still watch the games, and I’m just praying that it can happen.”<\/p>\n
‘A significant step’<\/p>\n
Sky Sports News reporter Gordon Duncan at Ibrox:<\/p>\n
“It’s a significant step in the search for Rangers’ new manager.<\/p>\n
“Of course, nothing is ever straightforward in football. It doesn’t mean this is an automatic done deal.<\/p>\n
“While Gerrard is out of work he remains settled in the Middle East with his family.<\/p>\n
“He would have to be assured that this is the right project too with Rangers way off the pace in the Scottish Premiership and struggling in Europe. There is also a lot of negativity around the club with the way the season has started.<\/p>\n
“However, all the things Gerrard is saying at the moment, they are exciting the Rangers fans.<\/p>\n
“He’s not potentially the perfect appointment but he did deliver the 55th title at Ibrox and he also delivered the title that stopped Celtic winning 10 in a row. It wasn’t a perfect reign and there were bumps in the road, but there was progress.”<\/p>\n