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Rangers Eye Gerrard's Return Amid Sacking Talks

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rangers are in talks with Steven Gerrard over a return to Ibrox after Russell Martin's sacking; he calls it unfinished business and a match.
He remains settled in Bahrain with family, complicating negotiations; he seeks assurances about the club's direction before committing.
Other candidates include Derek McInnes and Kevin Muscat; Gerrard, who has drawn interest since leaving Al-Ettifaq, is frontrunner.

History

Historical Context

Steven Gerrard became Rangers' manager in June 2018, leading the club to its first Scottish Premiership title in a decade during the 2020-21 season, ending Celtic's nine-year dominance. Following Russell Martin's dismissal in 2023, discussions about Gerrard's potential return highlight Rangers' ongoing quest for stability, which is crucial for their competitiveness in Scottish football.

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Story summary

Rangers are in talks with Steven Gerrard over a return to Ibrox after Russell Martin's sacking; he calls it unfinished business and a match.
He remains settled in Bahrain with family, complicating negotiations; he seeks assurances about the club's direction before committing.
Other candidates include Derek McInnes and Kevin Muscat; Gerrard, who has drawn interest since leaving Al-Ettifaq, is frontrunner.

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