BEARGER 1,829 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Steven Gerrard Rangers Manager Steven Clifford 1 hour ago Steven Gerrard has only been here a few days and spoken only a few times, but it’s very hard not to be excited or impressed by the way he conducts himself, even this early on. He uses emotive language which really grabs you and he says basically everything you want to hear. When he speaks of our new defenders, for example, he says they want to defend the badge ‘with their lives’ and that’s exactly what the support want He answers the press well and simply says the time for talking ‘is over’. The early pictures and words speak of a man with a steal like determination but also a sense of realism. Rangers, in his own words, are a ‘sleeping giant’ in world football but he seems to be determined to try and remove us from our recent slumber Gerrard is a global superstar in terms of world football, the spotlight on him will be intense but at no time listening to him have I thought he seemed overawed in any way. Of course it’s easy now to be somewhat ‘starstruck’ and only see the good in him, the proof will be when the action starts. Gerrard has the support on a crest of an enthusiasm drive I haven’t really felt in a long time. Gerrard’s goals and instructions for the season is quite simple really, get our own house in order before we worry about anyone else. That means the manager is in charge of everything this club does along with Mark Allen and they have begun to make improvements everywhere you go within the Hummel Training centre. It will be Stevens vision that shapes things, several years at the very top will now be put into practice for our players. The man himself presented himself to every single staff member at the HTC and Ibrox in a bid to form that ‘Drive’ he wants behind this club. He wants to do it his way and face to face, just like when he spoke to players this week to alert him of his immediate plans But ultimately he will have to produce a winning team, on the park will decide exactly if he succeeds or not. We as a fanbase must allow it time however and be patient. This is a huge job for the manager. He is addressing our team and Rangers are going about things in a quick professional manner, nailing our targets early on. With six already through the door we can look forward to possibly another half dozen also joining the new recruits. Recent information suggest that we are looking at four more ‘starters’, a Central Midfielder with a ‘fear factor’, a winger and two strikers. I would also think perhaps a loan or two amongst that or additionally to top up the squad is likely. In short I think there is a lot more excitement to come yet for us supporters. But it all starts for real now, Steven Gerrard IS the Rangers manager, that determination and drive that pours through when he speaks, is now the one driving this new look side forward. I believe in Steven Gerrard and the club are on the right path. I’m looking forward to every single minute of the season and the exciting few weeks we have of new recruits coming in. But I’m also grounded, we must be realistic and as I said above allow them the time he needs. There can be no snap judgements when the action does start, although twelve points from the opening first four games is a given, naturally! As the man himself says ‘The time for talking is over’ Let’s enjoy this and get behind the team like never before. As the manager says himself, Rangers 2018/19 ‘Lets Go!’ Steven Gerrard Rangers Manager, it still sounds so good to me Ignore the nonsense, the irrelevant and the noise 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindarin 30 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Obviously, it remains to be seen but I've not had this feel-good vibe in a while. I hope his drive and passion transfers over onto the players. We've had a soft underbelly for too long. Looking forward to his era as Gaffer. Edited June 16, 2018 by Sindarin 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,260 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I really like his mindset and leadership theories. Let's see if it is reflected on the pitch. I haven't been this stoked for a season start for...wow. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsonic5791 408 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I said to my old man the other day that we are still four, possibly five players short. A 'unit' in the middle of the park, a winger, and two strikers. An extra back would be nice but I'd settle for four out of five. I seriously hope that of these areas, at least one would be filled by a signing of genuine quality the right side of thirty to get the juices flowing. I'm sure Stevie and his team are on the case and that they'll deliver what's required. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 14,260 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The thread title is a bit quaint. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,594 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Soulsonic5791 said: I said to my old man the other day that we are still four, possibly five players short. A 'unit' in the middle of the park, a winger, and two strikers. An extra back would be nice but I'd settle for four out of five. I seriously hope that of these areas, at least one would be filled by a signing of genuine quality the right side of thirty to get the juices flowing. I'm sure Stevie and his team are on the case and that they'll deliver what's required. I think you have to believe that SG can improve a lot of players as well, it is quite natural for players to get an extra lift/self belief from someone like SG! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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