Rangers news: Thomas Frank claim emerges as Americans look for new manager
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises may look to replace Barry Ferguson at Rangers, with Brentford manager Thomas Frank’s name being suggested.
The Gers icon replaced Philippe Clement as the interim boss until the end of the season, but there hasn’t been much improvement in the Glaswegian outfit’s form.
Any hope Ferguson may have had of continuing at Ibrox beyond the current campaign seems to have dwindled after being knocked out of the Europa League.
The prospective new owners will have a massive decision to make on the Glaswegian outfit’s next head coach, with a shock claim being made about Frank.
Frank approach suggested at Rangers
Scott McDermott wonders whether the Light Blues could potentially make an approach for Frank to be their new manager.
The Daily Record journalist believes the Gers need a top-tier manager to compete with Brendan Rodgers and Celtic, with the name of the Brentford boss being suggested.
While McDermott acknowledges that the Danish head coach is unlikely to join the Glaswegian outfit, he feels they need someone of a similar calibre.
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The journalist wrote in the Record (23 April): “They just need to appoint a top-tier manager, who is proven at the highest level, if they want to go toe-to-toe with Rodgers and Celtic next term.
“That will take proper clout — and cash. Who could they realistically attract to Ibrox? It’s highly unlikely, but could they somehow tempt a Frank, for example, away from Brentford to spearhead their Rangers project?
“Probably not, as he’s in the mega-rich Premier League and courting interest from big clubs around Europe. But surely, they have to aim high? This appointment has to be a statement of intent, a sure sign they mean business.”
49ers should stick with Ferguson for another season at Ibrox
Ferguson’s history at Ibrox goes beyond his current managerial stint, with the ex-midfielder winning several titles as the captain of his boyhood club.
The Gers icon has shown his managerial nous by beating Jose Mourinho and Rodgers since taking over as interim boss.
While the Light Blues’ domestic form has continued to falter, the same thing was noticed during Clement’s tenure.
Rangers weren’t favourites for the Europa League, but they’d turn up for it despite struggling in the Scottish Premiership.
The Glaswegian outfit clearly have some quality in their squad, but they need the right person to bring the best out of them.
Ferguson is familiar with the DNA at Ibrox and has already appeared to instil some of that passion within the players.
While the 47-year-old’s record as a manager is not impressive, he is evidently the perfect fit to maintain stability at the Bears as the prospective new owners set things in place.
What route the Americans will take once they complete a deal to buy controlling shares at the Glaswegian outfit remains to be seen.