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Did it not mention a 3rd party approach ? If there was such an approach, then it was the sensible way to go, given circumstances. We don't need more in your face, public knockbacks. Given public utterings a few months ago, Clarke was unlikely to accept an offer from Rangers BUT the fact that he is such an obvious choice at this point in time, I would hope the question was asked, even if the indirect answer was negative.

Why should it be ? The shareholding percentage corresponds with what is wanted and the importance of this particular group (fans) is fundamental to the business going forward. If pursued vigourously, I see no alternative for the club but to provide a seat at the table.

That doesn't really make sense. With justification or not, football supporters do tend to get 'excited' by big or well known names. It's almost a perception of brand value. Gerrard isn't "a guy", he is Steven Gerrard. A little further down the line, excitement then morphs into something else, either positive or negative.

The crucial aspect to this prospective appointment is what backing he would receive, ie. bottomline, what kind of player would be recruited. If it were to be of a notably better quality than we currently have, then a degree of excitement (extra sales/coverage, etc) would follow, ie. new manager + better players = reasonable expectations for positive change. SG as the new manager alone would invite reasonable doubt, opposed to positive expectation.

The most constructive, complete and detailed communication I've seen come from Club1872 since it started. Signs that crucial issues, teething problems, etc. have been identified and are being addressed.

Interesting,...very different results !

Just had a quick glance at FF and there is a poll with a bigger sample size. Steven Gerrard for Rangers manager Yes........ 847 votes......66.7% No......... 422 votes......33.3%

If you actually read the poll questions, you'll see that..............'Undecided - it's exciting but also gives me the fear'............... has over 40%.

You wouldn't expect him to say he was leaving when sat on a lengthy contract. Nor has he said in tweet"I want to stay at Rangers". Maybe the club would like to get a fee for him and Wes would like a good part of his contract paid-up as part of the deal, maybe not.

I'd agree that I don't see Gerrard as a likely solution and that it's a bad situation if we can't attract better and more suitable candidates for the current challenge. I don't think the salaries you quote as realistic. If the appointment goes ahead, those questions will be asked and it will be interesting to hear the answers as well as all the other details.

As a player he was Barry Ferguson but as a pundit/columnist he's more Filip Sebo. However, in the wonderful world of Scottish fitbaw that doesn't matter because quality isn't important.

Given that most of the players won't be taking much notice of Graeme Murty now, it may even have a positive effect in that they'll know the new manager is watching them play in a big game.

A little bit of context. KIlmarnock got Clarke because that is where he comes from and family circumstances helped make his decision for him. At that time we weren't in competition for his signature.

Please forget about the 5M figure, it's pie-in-the-sky fantasy Colin Nish peddled by an interested party. The reality is that he has a year left on his contract and a fee won't get anywhere near 5M.

Souness came to Rangers with a clear idea of the club and a powerful energy that his personality conveyed to others at and around the club. It exuded confidence, self-belief and was infectious. To my mind, Gerrard has none of that. He seems to have stated that he now wants to learn and gain experience on the frontline as part of a career path. That may be more in tune with the times and his own reality but IMO, it doesn't fit with being a Rangers manager for 2018/19.

Over the years, I've seen a few remarks on FF that didn't come to pass.

I watched the Klopp/Gerrard exchange and I have to say I've come off the fence of 'undecided' and am going 'No'. He just doesn't sound at all convincing or confident in himself and he doesn't appear to have the self-confidence in himself as a manager (compare that to Souness). IMO, he'd basically be cutting his teeth in an unforgiving enviroment and the probability of success would be low.

On the face of it, the "solid" names sound interesting but whether they could be attracted to Scottish football is debatable. To me, Gerrard comes accross as a Liverpool version of Barry Ferguson, in that there is no disputing his qualities as a player but when I have listened to him, it has been less than inspiring/insightful, as countless footballing cliches are used. ie. I don't think he'd be a great inspirational communicator. However, in his favour, he does seem to have got his head down and made an effort to 'go modern' within the Liverpool football operation.

I read somewhere that Gerrard had said around the turn of the year, that he wouldn't consider himself ready for a managerial job at the time and would review that at the seasons end.

STV going with it without qualification. https://stv.tv/sport/football/1413442-rangers-in-talks-with-steven-gerrard-to-become-new-manager/ Rangers have held talks with Steven Gerrard over the possibility of becoming the club's next manager. Ibrox director of football Mark Allen is leading the search for the next boss and Gerrard is in the frame to replace Graeme Murty. It's understood a number of candidates have expressed an interest in the post. The former Liverpool and England captain, who retired as a player in 2016, was appointed manager of Liverpool's under 18s team last summer. It's understood Allen is speaking to a number of candidates to take over the Ibrox hot seat, with Gerrard's name expected to be on a shortlist.

I'd ask those who don't fancy a Gerrard appointment, who would their realistic choice be.....Yes, we need experience and pragmatism but from who ? I'd prefer Clarke but don't think he'd take the job. All things considered, I'm struggling to come up with what would be considered as a low risk, feasible and 'acceptable' option. Hence, if it is to be Gerrard then we have to hope there is ample and appropriate support within his staff (especially scouting) and of course, financially. The support always follow the team and do their bit but they will also probably need to show more patience.

There was no chance given the priorities of those in charge at the time. The appointment of Warburton and general approach appeared to be on the right track, only to be derailed further down the line. Then it was scrambling around, waiting on the eventual knockback from Ross Wilson and a hurried bout of "institutional failure". Now, in the absence of a glowing list of potential candidates, it appears to be 'stick to strategy' but go for 'stardust' and not a simple 'laptop' (eg.Cathro type).

Gordon Strachan met Dermott Desmond by chance at the horse-racing where the latter asked the former if he would be prepared to manage Celtic one day. The answer was yes and a little further down the line, it happened. source: Gordon Strachan