Former captain Barry Ferguson is into account as Rangers work to finalise their interim backroom crew 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 consequence 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 dwelling to Championship aspect Queen’s Park, with the Gers having already misplaced the League Cup closing to their Previous Agency rivals.
Clement does, nonetheless, depart with Rangers via 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 crew, 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 could be match:
“I don’t think Rangers are going to tie themselves down to something 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 feel self pleasure for lots of gamers is necessary. Do they wish to be a part of the soccer membership going ahead?
“You look at the performances recently and the manager will get the blame, but the players have got to shoulder some responsibility as well.
“One factor Barry [Ferguson] had as a captain is management and I feel that is one thing the soccer membership want proper now. Somebody to attach with the followers and information the gamers via the exhausting instances.”
Clement backed in January, sacked in February
Only last month Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart backed Clement, despite growing pressure from supporters.
The former Manchester United chief – who took up his role in the Ibrox boardroom in December – admitted it would have been “the straightforward choice” to sack the Belgian following frustration from fans.
He insisted his own time at Old Trafford proved constant managerial change is not effective but did warn Clement results must improve with no “cast-iron ensures” offered.
Stewart backed Clement again a week after the Queen’s Park defeat but with results not improving enough, Clement has been dismissed.
Rangers are seven weeks right into a “root and branch review of the entire football department” which is being led by exterior specialists. 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 sphere, Stewart should now lead Rangers’ seek for their fifth everlasting boss since November 2021.
Who may exchange Clement completely?
Former boss Steven Gerrard is out there 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 instances are something to go by there will likely be plenty of names linked. Reality 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 likely be somebody followers wish to see again at Ibrox, like ex-midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, who has impressed at Hajduk Cut 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 dwelling, Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes‘ identify 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 may be within the body and is out of labor, following his sacking by Southampton final yr.
When appointing Clement, former chair John Bennett and ex-CEO James Bisgrove led the search. They described it as a “carefully planned and comprehensive recruitment process”.
This time round, Stewart, Thornton and co know they can’t afford to get it fallacious 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
