Steven Gerrard ‘return on cards’ as Gretar Steinsson leads Rangers search
Gretar Steinsson has been tasked with searching for a new Rangers manager, and Steven Gerrard could potentially be the frontrunner at Ibrox.
Barry Ferguson replaced Philippe Clement temporarily midway through the season, and it doesn’t seem like the former Scotland international will stay beyond the current campaign.
The interim manager possibly hurt his chances of getting the job permanently after another draw in the Scottish Premiership, with St Mirren securing a point in Paisley on 26 April.
Gerrard was the last manager to win the league title at the Glaswegian outfit, and the Englishman may be on his way back soon.
Rangers most likely to hire Gerrard at Ibrox
Gerrard is most likely to be hired as the next permanent manager at the Gers, according to the Scottish Daily Express.
The news outlet reports (27 April) that Steinsson is leading the charge to appoint a new head coach, with several names linked to the Ibrox dugout.
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Scottish Premiership | 107 | 76 | 21 | 10 |
It’s been claimed that sources with knowledge of the deal believe the Liverpool icon will probably return to the Glaswegian outfit soon.
The 44-year-old remains the last manager to have won the Scottish Premiership, breaking a 10-year league-title drought at the Light Blues.
49ers Enterprises have already made Ferguson decision
While Ferguson may have had hopes of continuing at Ibrox for another season, it seems that being knocked out of the Europa League has ended those chances.
There was a lot of talk about giving the interim manager a short-term deal after he beat Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers, but things have gone downhill since.
The Gers’ domestic form has been underwhelming under the ex-midfielder, making his continuity untenable.
Once Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises complete their takeover of Rangers, they need to freshen up the place.
Ferguson isn’t part of the problems that the Light Blues have faced in recent years, but the Scotsman doesn’t appear to be the right person to lead them in the new era.
Gerrard has his own detractors at Ibrox as he left the Bears midway through the season when Aston Villa came calling.
Since then, the Englishman’s managerial career hasn’t been successful, failing to revive his stock in Saudi Arabia after a poor stint in Birmingham.
The Liverpool icon is the last manager to lift the league title, though, and that could potentially convince the prospective new owners to appoint him.
Nothing is certain yet, and the situation in G51 will be one to watch closely.