Rangers new manager search in advanced stage, Ferguson on five-man shortlist
Barry Ferguson may well continue at Rangers beyond this season, as a permanent manager could soon be appointed at Ibrox.
The Gers appointed the ex-midfielder temporarily after sacking Philippe Clement, but it remains to be seen what his future holds.
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises are looking for a new head coach ahead of their eagerly anticipated takeover of the Light Blues.
Ferguson would like to remain at Ibrox, and the former Scotland international is part of the Bears’ shortlist as their managerial search enters an advanced stage.
Ferguson, Davide Ancelotti, Gary O’Neil, Russell Martin and Sean Dyche considered at Rangers
Ferguson, Davide Ancelotti, Gary O’Neil, Russell Martin and Sean Dyche are on a five-man shortlist to become the next Gers head coach, according to Record Sports.
The news outlet reports (16 May) that chief executive officer Patrick Stewart and incoming sporting director Kevin Thelwell are leading the Light Blues’ search for a new manager.
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It’s been claimed that while a lot of progress has been made, the appointment of a new boss isn’t imminent, with talks and negotiations set to continue into next week after the final game of the season against Hibernian on Saturday (17 May).
The Bears want to be thorough in getting the decision right, and it’ll be interesting to see who leads the team ahead of pre-season training in July.
Thelwell to be key in manager appointment at Ibrox
Thelwell will leave Everton at the end of the campaign to join the Gers as their new sporting director.
The Englishman will undoubtedly take control of the recruitment at the Glaswegian outfit in the upcoming campaign, and his input in appointing a new manager will be influential.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Toffees’ outgoing chief hold discussions with the next permanent manager at Ibrox on the profile of players that need to be signed.
Ferguson has already held talks with Thelwell at Rangers, which could indicate what direction will be taken after the takeover is complete.
While the Gers icon is a fan favourite, his domestic record since taking interim charge of the Light Blues isn’t encouraging.
Easter Road could potentially be the ex-midfielder’s final game in the Bears’ dugout, and he’ll definitely want to make an impression.
With supporters anxiously awaiting progress on the US consortium’s takeover and clarity on the Glaswegian outfit’s managerial situation, the prospective new owners must make decisions soon.