Steven Gerrard has re-emerged as a leading candidate for the Rangers manager job, after initially withdrawing from the race. The former England midfielder was in advanced talks with the club before pulling out.
What happened?
Rangers parted ways with manager Russell Martin after a disastrous start to the season, with the team managing just one win in their first seven league matches.
Why it matters for Steven Gerrard
Alan Shearer, a Premier League and Newcastle United legend, has urged Gerrard to ignore football cliches and take the job, citing his experience and success in management. Shearer said Gerrard knows what it's like to manage in Scotland and has been successful before.
What comes next?
Gerrard's decision to pull out of the running was backed by former Scotland star Pat Nevin, who felt it would have been difficult for him to manage a team that had made a poor start to the season. Rangers are currently miles off the top of the league, and the new manager will have a tough job to turn things around.
The club's fans were vocal in their opposition to Martin, with banners reading "Russell out - worst manager in history" and balls being thrown onto the pitch during a Scottish League Cup clash. The result was a 1-1 draw with Falkirk, which proved to be the final straw for the club's top brass.
Gerrard's experience and reputation make him a strong candidate for the job, and he may fancy his chances of competing with Celtic and Hearts, who are currently top of the SPFL. The Rangers job will be a brilliant one for whoever takes over, according to Shearer.
On the international break, Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw with Falkirk, which led to Martin's departure. The club announced his exit, and the search for a new manager began. Gerrard was initially in the running, but pulled out before re-emerging as a leading candidate.
Hearts are currently top of the SPFL, with Celtic not as strong as they have been in previous seasons. This could make the Rangers job more appealing to Gerrard, who has experience of managing in Scotland and has been successful before.
The new manager will have a tough job to turn things around at Rangers, but Gerrard's experience and reputation make him a strong candidate. He may fancy his chances of competing with Celtic and Hearts, and the Rangers job could be a brilliant opportunity for him.
Gerrard's decision to pull out of the running was initially seen as a surprise, but he has now re-emerged as a leading candidate. The club's fans will be hoping that he takes the job and can turn things around after a poor start to the season.
The search for a new manager is ongoing, but Gerrard is now back in the running. He has experience of managing in Scotland and has been successful before, making him a strong candidate for the job.
Rangers are currently looking for a new manager after Martin's departure, and Gerrard is one of the leading candidates. He has experience and reputation, and may fancy his chances of competing with Celtic and Hearts.
The club's top brass will be hoping to appoint a new manager soon, and Gerrard is now back in the running. He has experience of managing in Scotland and has been successful before, making him a strong candidate for the job.