Raphael Wicky emerges from nowhere for Rangers manager job as Ibrox update emerges after Gerrard collapse
Rangers could now make a shock swoop to hire Raphael Wicky as manager.
Steven Gerrard looked set to become Rangers boss four years after he left Ibrox to join Aston Villa in an ill-fated move.
Alternative options are now being assessed in Govan after Gerrard turned down Rangers at what appeared to be the 11th hour.
Danny Rohl has emerged as a favourite at Rangers as Andrew Cavenagh and Co. scramble to get a new head coach in before the international break ends.
Wicky has now emerged as a surprise candidate in G51 as the Light Blues assess new options away from Gerrard.
Raphael Wicky now potential manager option for Rangers
Rangers have also failed to land Frank Lampard as manager, with the Englishman opting to remain with the high-flying Coventry City.
This has caused more annoyance among the Light Blues faithful after a similar situation surrounded the vacant role in the dugout throughout the summer.
Davide Ancelotti was assessed, but Russell Martin was ultimately brought in and failed to make an impact before being sacked.
Chris Jack has reported via The Rangers Review on 12 October that the Gers could once again consider the continental route in their manager hunt.
Wicky has emerged as a potential target down that avenue alongside other emerging targets like Graham Potter, Ralph Hasenhuttl, Kieran McKenna and Michael Carrick.
West Brom turned down Wicky last season
If the Gers were to pursue the Swiss head coach, it would be a true sign of how far Rangers have fallen.
It was bad enough that Gerrard was the main target after Martin’s exit.
It isn’t that long ago that the Govan faithful were watching a Europa League final, so nearly securing the title against Frankfurt.
Now, they could be set to hire a manager who Championship side West Brom didn’t even go for after strong links last campaign.
The Baggies instead opted to hire Tony Mowbray, summing up the level that they saw Wicky at.
The 48-year-old has been out of work after leaving Young Boys in March 2024 and would be a hugely underwhelming appointment for the Bears.
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