Steven Gerrard Favourite With Bookies For Ibrox Return
With Russell Martin now relieved of his duties at Ibrox, the focus has swiftly shifted to who will take the reins at Rangers next.
Several top candidates feature amongst the next Rangers manager odds on offer at UK betting sites, including Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard Backed Into Outright Favourite
Steven Gerrard is emerging as a leading contender with football betting sites to return to Rangers following the dismissal of Russell Martin, with the ex-Liverpool captain now as low as 5/4 favourite.
Martin's brief and turbulent reign came to an end on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Falkirk left the club 11 points adrift of the Scottish Premiership summit after just seven games.
The result sparked anger among supporters, with furious fans surrounding the team bus as the atmosphere around the club reached breaking point.
Despite initially backing Martin, who was only appointed in June, the Rangers hierarchy accepted that his position had become untenable after a dire run of form, marked by just one league win and a string of uninspiring European performances.
His cautious and confused tactical approach yielded only five victories from 17 matches, leaving the club's progress stagnant and the fans furious.
"While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club's expectations," read a Rangers statement confirming Martin's exit, along with his coaching staff, Matt Gill and Mike Williamson. "We thank them for their efforts and wish them well for the future."
Attention now turns to Gerrard, the man who famously delivered Rangers first league title in a decade during the unbeaten 2020–21 campaign, ending Celtic's ten-in-a-row dream.
While his subsequent spells at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq produced mixed results, the Liverpool legend retains immense respect among the Ibrox faithful.
His potential return would be a move steeped in sentiment and symbolism, as the Ibrox board look to unite the fan base and restore the standards they demand.
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