Next job ‘massive’ for Graham Potter as Rangers links continue – David Ornstein
David Ornstein has described Graham Potter’s next position as “massive” after links emerged between the former Brighton boss and Rangers.
The Englishman has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea last season and was previously linked with the vacant managerial position at Lyon, before passing on the opportunity [The Athletic, 7 September] as he carefully assesses his next career move.
Potter was linked with a move to Ibrox following the Light Blues’ Old Firm derby defeat to Celtic earlier this season [The Sun, 9 September] but has reportedly ruled himself out of the running for the position [Daily Record, 2 October].
Writing for The Athletic (5 October) he said: “Potter is biding his time and very carefully considering his next job in management. He will want everything to be right (project, people, structure, finances, philosophy etc.) to give himself the best chance of succeeding.
“Clearly after what happened at Chelsea, the next post is massive for Potter and his future. By the way, he has been linked with Rangers but I also don’t think that will be happening.
“As we know, it’s not just club football where he is well regarded but at international level too. The FA rate him very highly, so that might be one to keep an eye on as well.”
Not convinced
It is clear from both Ornstein’s reporting and Potter’s reluctance to jump at the opportunity to take over the reins at Ibrox, that this may be a managerial link with very little chance of coming true as nobody seems convinced that he wants the job at Rangers.
For a manager who needs a guaranteed successful stint to breathe new life into his career, a job with the Light Blues may represent too much of a potential risk, as shown by Beale, you’ll be considered a failure unless you’re winning every week and anything less won’t be deemed good enough.
Potter could do with his next job being at a club with slightly lower standards than the Gers so he can rebuild his standing in the British game. After all, he was considered one of the brightest coaches in the United Kingdom during his time in charge at Brighton.
For Rangers, at least they can tick the former Swansea boss’ name off of their list as they continue their hunt for a new manager. They want somebody who is desperate to restore the Light Blues to the top of the Scottish Premiership and it seems pretty clear that Potter isn’t the right fit for that job currently.
In other Rangers news, unnamed candidates could still emerge as the Light Blues look for their new manager