Rangers have accelerated efforts to appoint a new manager after Steven Gerrard rejected an approach to reclaim his former role, leaving the club to pursue alternative candidates. Sources confirm the Ibrox hierarchy has drafted a refreshed shortlist featuring at least three unnamed options, though ex-West Ham manager Graham Potter and recently linked coaches Gary O’Neil and Michael Carrick are no longer under consideration.
Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl reportedly held preliminary talks with Rangers officials last week, prior to Gerrard’s withdrawal from negotiations. The 45-year-old Liverpool legend, who guided Rangers to their first league title in a decade during his initial tenure, opted against a return due to unspecified timing concerns.
The vacancy follows Russell Martin’s dismissal after just 17 matches in charge. Appointed in June under new U.S.-backed ownership led by chairman Andrew Cavanagh, Martin oversaw a dismal start to the season, including a 9-1 aggregate Champions League qualifying defeat to Club Brugge and only one league win in seven games. Rangers currently sit eighth in the Scottish Premiership, trailing leaders Hearts by 11 points.
An official announcement is not expected imminently, with the club prioritizing stability ahead of next Saturday’s clash against Dundee United. The chaotic managerial hunt marks the first major test for the incoming ownership group, who face mounting pressure to reverse the team’s fortunes.
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