Rangers manager round-up: Clement compensation twist emerges, Gerrard update
Rangers confirmed the appointment of Barry Ferguson on a busy day at Ibrox.
The Gers legend was appointed until the end of the season on 24 February after Philippe Clement was sacked following the 2-0 defeat to St Mirren.
The Belgian was finally handed his marching orders by Patrick Stewart after a dismal season in which the Light Blues find themselves 13 points behind arch-rivals Celtic.
Speculation over who will be the new permanent boss in the dugout has gone into overdrive and has not stopped despite the temporary appointment that was made by the Light Blues.
Alan Pardew puts name in Rangers hat
Former Newcastle and Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has thrown his name into the mix for the potential Rangers vacancy.
The former Premier League Manager of the Season admitted that any manager who is unemployed at the moment would consider the job including himself.
Speaking on talkSPORT (24 February), he said: “I think you know any manager who’s out of work would be interested in Rangers.”
David Wagner Rangers talks revealed in new update
The Gers are expected to pursue former Huddersfield manager David Wagner in the summer, according to a report.
Ben Jacobs claimed (24 February) that the German is on a two-man shortlist with Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes.
The former Premier League manager comes with acclaim from legendary Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola but the Gers board declined to make an approach last summer.
Rangers Clement compensation figure revealed
The amount of compensation that the Govan outfit will have to pay Philippe Clement has been revealed.
It was initially reported that the Ibrox side would have to part with just £1.2 million after their decision on Clement was made.
However, the Light Blues will be forced to hand the former Monaco manager is entitled for a considerably higher amount and will also have to pay his staff, according to a report from the Daily Record.
Rangers given April return date for Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard could make a sensational return to Ibrox after the Clement debacle finally ended in a move that would delight the Gers faithful.
However, a new update from talkSPORT (24 February) claimed the last man who brought the Scottish Premiership back to Auchenhowie will not consider job offers until April.
That is due to potential tax issues in Saudi Arabia after his departure from Al-Ettifaq in January.