Rangers demand Steven Gerrard answer as major obstacle emerges at Ibrox
Rangers have demanded an answer from Steven Gerrard, the preferred candidate to become the next permanent manager at Ibrox.
Barry Ferguson replaced Philippe Clement as interim boss midway through the season, and despite the Gers icon seemingly wanting to stay beyond this season, the Glaswegian outfit have decided to appoint a new head coach.
Gerrard is on the shortlist at Ibrox as Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart search for the right person to lead the Light Blues next season.
While the Bears seem keen on hiring the former England international, a major obstacle has emerged that may frustrate them.
Gerrard needs to convince wife on Rangers return
Gerrard will need to convince his wife to seal a return to the Gers, according to Record Sport.
The news outlet reports (20 May) that the Liverpool icon’s appointment is not over the line just yet, as his family is settled in the Middle East and doesn’t want to move.
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Scottish Premiership | 107 | 76 | 21 | 10 |
It’s been claimed that the ex-midfielder and his wife have instead been discussing moving to the United Arab Emirates after a departure from Al-Ettifaq.
The 44-year-old has asked Thelwell for more time to discuss the prospect of returning to Glasgow with his wife, but they’ll demand an answer by the end of the week.
Ibrox board can’t wait for Gerrard to make decision
Thelwell must swiftly appoint a new manager at Ibrox now that the Gers’ season has ended.
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises are close to completing their takeover, with Gretar Steinsson eyeing Gerrard’s return to the Light Blues.
Supporters have mixed opinions about the Liverpool icon despite him winning the Scottish Premiership title, the Bears’ first in 10 years.
Since the ex-midfielder’s exit, Rangers have struggled to compete with Celtic in the league, and their Old Firm rivals have dominated in the current campaign.
The Gers arguably need someone capable of competing with Brendan Rodgers’ managerial nous, and the Ibrox faithful won’t be confident that the former England international is the right person to lead them next season.
Since leaving the Light Blues, Gerrard’s career has seemingly gone downhill, failing to succeed at Aston Villa before enduring an underwhelming spell at Al-Ettifaq.
The Bears also made significant investments during the 44-year-old’s spell in the dugout to win one Scottish Premiership title.
It feels like the saga of hiring a new manager at the Glaswegian outfit will soon conclude, but whether it’ll be the Liverpool icon remains to be seen.