The Liverpool legend under consideration for Glasgow Rangers return after Russell Martin gets the sack.
Steven Gerrard is under serious review for a shock return to Rangers following the announced departure of manager the former Southampton coach.
His disastrous time in charge concludes
His troubled period in Glasgow finished with the gaffer exiting the the away venue via a back exit and a vehicle on standby after a share of the points which left the Ibrox club 11 points from the summit of Scotland’s top flight after just seven fixtures.
Angry fans had encircled the squad transport in Falkirk, expressing their anger.
Rangers board hesitant to dismiss Martin
The club directors had been reluctant to part with the former Swansea boss, who was only hired in the summer, despite vociferous protests from supporters.
However, there was an acknowledgement that the 39-year-old’s role had become unsustainable.
Rangers have managed only one win of their top-flight games to date, which has been combined with disappointing performances in Europe.
Overall, the coach secured just five victories of 17 fixtures, with a uninspiring, confused brand of football that gained little support.
“Although rebuilding phases require some time, outcomes have fallen short of the club’s expectations,” announced a club announcement on Sunday night.
“Deputy manager Gill, and first-team staff member Mike Williamson, will also be leaving. Russell and his coaching team have worked exceptionally hard throughout their spell. We express gratitude for their work and send best wishes for the future.”
Gerrard claimed the league with the team
The Liverpool legend secured the championship with the Ibrox side in the 2020-21 season, their only championship since that year.
His work in the Scottish league before then, alongside struggles at Aston Villa, creates uncertainty about his managerial capabilities.
Yet he is held in high esteem by the very group of supporters the team urgently require back on side.
The reappointment of the Liverpool icon, who last managed in the Middle East, would prove hugely popular.
The manager will also be mindful of what scarce chances he has to be a head coach in major divisions.
Martin’s exit will heighten focus on Thelwell
Martin’s exit will heighten focus on Kevin Thelwell, the Rangers sporting director.
He had been strongly in favor of the manager while publicly revealing a investment of twenty million pounds in the summer window.
The ex-manager had agreed to a long-term deal.
The coach's earlier positions
The coach, who had previously coached the Dons and the Welsh club, led Southampton to elevation to the English football's elite in the previous season after being hired the earlier window.
He was dismissed last winter after the Southampton won only one of their first 16 games.
He was chosen as the former captain's next in line in last month, after the caretaker boss had replaced the fired the former manager in the earlier part of the year.
