QPR manager Michael Beale plays down Rangers managerial links
Michael Beale has played down reports linking him to the vacant managerial position at Ibrox and insisted his focus remains on Queens Park Rangers.
It was suggested by The Sun’s Alan Nixon (Patreon, 16 October) that the former Rangers assistant “ticks all the boxes” for the Gers should they decide to part ways with Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
However, the 42-year-old has since responded to the rumours linking him to the Ibrox hot seat and believes van Bronckhorst has done a good job at Ibrox.
“With the stuff about Rangers, you have to be very careful about that. Giovanni van Bronckhorst has done a fantastic job in the time he has been there,” said Beale (quoted by The Daily Record, 18 October).
“He has won a cup and got to a Europa League final, so I am not talking about that. And I have no right to talk about the Wolves job because there has been no contact.
“The people here have given me a big opportunity. Listen, you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. In the future I have huge aspirations, I have always been honest about that, to go and coach and work at the top level, and we are honest about that with our players too and their aspirations.”
Can’t see it
At the moment it’s hard to see Nixon’s suggestion coming true any time soon. If the Ibrox board were going to remove the Dutchman from his position, it would’ve been now, particularly after three thumpings in the Champions League.
It appears that van Bronckhorst will be the man to try and revive the Gers’ season and the scrappy win at Fir Park against Motherwell saved the Gers’ boss from the brink. Better and more cohesive performances will be required if he wants to remain at Ibrox.
The Light Blues cannot rely upon the odd moment of magic from an individual to propel them to title push. It’s simply not sustainable or realistic. Van Bronckhorst must bring back a style of play that was recognisable last season and stick with it.
Despite getting over the line at Fir Park, the Ibrox faithful won’t accept many more performances of a similar level. If the Dutchman can keep the Gers on course domestically, then the rumours of a new manager being lined up will gradually fade away.
In other Rangers news, Hugh Keevins has not hesitated to give his verdict on the Dutchman’s future after a difficult week in Europe.