Managerial update

[TheEgg]

They interviewing lampard via zoom haha

He still in Dubai?

I dont think he's even in the running

 

[Davie Weir]

Any chance of us pulling a Fonseca or a Villas Boas out the hat?

I’m happy with Gio but getting a proper ‘big name’ would excite me

Are Villas Boas and Fonseca bigger names than Van Bronckhorst?

 

[Daviecooper2015]

Can’t stand him. Couldn’t stand Gerrard before he joined either mind you and can’t again now he’s left!

Is it an anti English thing maybe.lol.

 

[SuperGers07]

If not GVB, then Lampard.

A foreigner with no link to the British game is asking for bother imo

 

[LiviLoyal]

Is it an anti English thing maybe.lol.

Haha, it’s actually not. Just never liked either of those two.

 

[Daviecooper2015]

Haha, it’s actually not. Just never liked either of those two.

I’m with you brother but as we say down here in England”never trust a scouser”!

 

[academical]

If I were a media spokesman for Rangers FC, and I knew we were at the final signing stage with the preferred candidate, what would I release to the media? Some sort of statement about talking to a short list of candidates, doing due diligence, no definite decision yet… just enough to cover my arse in case the preferred candidate somehow fell through.

(The opposite of the expectation that Celtic created around Howe.)

 

[bilkobear]

It's gonna be difficult for any potential new manager, consider we haven't a shilling to spend at the minute.

Why, the squad he is taking over is top of the league, the defending champions and in every other competition still in a very strong position.
You can either manage or you can't.

 

[BSOI]

Hopefully the other 2 are Knutsen and Farke.......maybe Blissen?

Knutsen, Farke and Blissen?
Sounds like 3 of Santa's reindeers

 

[TheGerz89]

Gio into 1/4

 

[Lovenkrands Dug]

I’m glad McInnes and Gattuso aren’t on the shortlist.

Will most likely be GVB, Knutsen, Frank Lampard and Dean Smith.

My hope is GVB and Knutsen are the two front runners.

I know we’ve all wanked ourselves into a frenzy regarding GVB, but something is pulling me towards Knutsen as my preferred choice.

I can see benefits to them both, but I'd love Knutsen. He clearly can work wonders with low budget squads and have them playing brilliant football, what he can do with our squad has the potential to be frightening. In the three years preceding his job, they got relegated, promoted back up then finished 11th. Since then he has got them 2nd, 1st and oncourse for another 1st. Great record in Europe as well and can clearly develop players. It is a risk but what manager isn't.

 

[TheEgg]

Knutsen, Farke and Blissen?
Sounds like 3 of Santa's reindeers

Original, Bravo

 

[Davie Weir]

I can see benefits to them both, but I'd love Knutsen. He clearly can work wonders with low budget squads and have them playing brilliant football, what he can do with our squad has the potential to be frightening. In the three years preceding his job, they got relegated, promoted back up then finished 11th. Since then he has got them 2nd, 1st and oncourse for another 1st. Great record in Europe as well and can clearly develop players. It is a risk but what manager isn't.

Who is Knutsen manager of?

Genuine question as I’ve probably been a bit too focused on Gio and missed out on this guy

 

[vinnie]

- Rangers have held talks with former player Giovanni van Bronckhorst in London today – with other candidates due to speak to the club this weekend

- Rangers have a shortlist in place as they search for Steven Gerrard’s successor

- I understand former Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes plus ex-Rangers player Rino Gatusso are not options being considered by the club

- Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson is leading the search with the club understood to be focused on getting the right fit for the job and not rushing into a decision

Thanks Mark. Pleased to read all of that.

 

[waldo 1160]

It's gonna be difficult for any potential new manager, consider we haven't a shilling to spend at the minute.

Agreed, but there is a more than adequate squad to choose from.

 

[Lovenkrands Dug]

Who is Knutsen manager of?

Genuine question as I’ve probably been a bit too focused on Gio and missed out on this guy

Bodo/Glimt. I don't even know if he is a genuine candidate, but he should be.

 

[Daviecooper2015]

McInnes is on the not being considered list,In fact he is number one candidate on the not being considered list.

Fckin hope so.

 

[Davie Weir]

Bodo/Glimt. I don't even know if he is a genuine candidate, but he should be.

Going to go have a look, see what he’s about

The man who masterminded their hammering of Roma

 

[SenoraCuellar]

We bit of me disappointed at no Rino. Sometimes you just need someone who gets stabby with a fork.

 

[Ulster Bear Partick]

I think it will be Gio who gets the job but would love to know who the other candidates are

Lampard must be on the list.

 

[Davie Weir]

We bit of me disappointed at no Rino. Sometimes you just need someone who gets stabby with a fork.

No doubt he’s got qualities as a good manager but I think he’s just way too mental for the Rangers job

 

[mustn’t grumble]

I think it’s good that we’re having discussions with more than one (GVB) party. Safe to say Gio is everyone’s preference at this stage, but it would be remiss not to hear out a couple of other candidates.

 

[kingboyd1]

Thanks for the update.

I’m like a wee excited boy again with this new manager stuff

 

[eeboh]

If I were a media spokesman for Rangers FC, and I knew we were at the final signing stage with the preferred candidate, what would I release to the media? Some sort of statement about talking to a short list of candidates, doing due diligence, no definite decision yet… just enough to cover my arse in case the preferred candidate somehow fell through.

(The opposite of the expectation that Celtic created around Howe.)

Exactly, box ticking excercise is all it is. I firmly believe Gio has the job.

 

[Ross97]

I can see benefits to them both, but I'd love Knutsen. He clearly can work wonders with low budget squads and have them playing brilliant football, what he can do with our squad has the potential to be frightening. In the three years preceding his job, they got relegated, promoted back up then finished 11th. Since then he has got them 2nd, 1st and oncourse for another 1st. Great record in Europe as well and can clearly develop players. It is a risk but what manager isn't.

Exactly where I’m at with it. I feel if we want to keep progressing and pushing to the next level I think Knutsen is the better appointment.

He obviously isn’t on the level of Bielsa at Leeds but they took that risk on a manager with no previous British football experience and he’s completely turned them around from where they were.

 

[Whitburnbear]

edited, thought Rangers were saying this officially

 

[academical]

Exactly, box ticking excercise is all it is. I firmly believe Gio has the job.

I read that statement as: “as long as nothing unexpected happens, GVB will be announced at Ibrox on Monday or Tuesday”.

 

[Dontwasteit!]

As many of you will be aware, am fully on board the Gio train.

However. I hope the club get this right, and thoroughly take their time and appoint the right person for the job.

Buzzing for the 5pm announcement of Gio.

5pm? It’s not the MyGers ballot.

 

[BlackfordLoyal]

Is Lampard not in Dubai still?

 

[bean57]

Would be watching the 15:45 arrival from Heathrow see if Gio gets off it

 

[academical]

Feel a wee bit for Mcinnes.

Concentrate on who's on the list, not who isnt.

The 4 bullets in the statement address fans’ talking points:
1. GVB is the front runner.
2. Just in case, there are alternatives.
3. The names (some) fans are worried about won’t happen.
4. Be patient for a couple of days.

 

[Crouchy]

McInnes’ best bet would honestly be as the assistant.

He’s of course not going to do that.

 

[bluetonic]

Hopefully the other 2 are Knutsen and Farke.......maybe Blissen?

Are those not the names of Santa’s reindeer’s?

 

[Henrywatson115]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1459499849536135172

Wonder where they got this.

ally is spot on. take our time and get the right man .the players will look after themselves for the semi ...we will be well up for this even without a new man

 

[Andrew webb]

There will be £4.5m compo from Gerrard and his team leaving, then the wages drop if we dont replace all 6 memebers of staff he took with him

Id imagine we'll sell Goldson in January if hes not signed yet also

probably sell a star player for 20 million approx in January

 

[TheEgg]

Are those not the names of Santa’s reindeer’s?

im deleting that post :shh:

 

[Henrywatson115]

If not GVB, then Lampard.

A foreigner with no link to the British game is asking for bother imo

I think gio with a Scottish assistant bro or similar

 

[Mind Your Own]

Hopefully Lampard.

Why what's he done ?.

 

[cloodie]

I'm now torn between us getting the absolute best candidate we can, whoever that may be, and rooting for Gio because I weighed in very heavily on him at the online bookies last night when I was on the bevvy.

 

[Andrew webb]

If I were a media spokesman for Rangers FC, and I knew we were at the final signing stage with the preferred candidate, what would I release to the media? Some sort of statement about talking to a short list of candidates, doing due diligence, no definite decision yet… just enough to cover my arse in case the preferred candidate somehow fell through.

(The opposite of the expectation that Celtic created around Howe.)

sensible opinion \view

 

[bluetonic]

im deleting that post :shh:

Darn it ,BSIO got in before me

 

[bluetonic]

Yesterday it was Lampard , today Gio.
Really hope its Gio

 

[Qwa]

Going to go have a look, see what he’s about

The man who masterminded their hammering of Roma

I haven't seen much of Bodo/Glimt but watched the highlights of the 6-1 vs Roma game there. From that brief footage, his team are very good with quick interchanges on the edge of the box, physically combative and thrive on quick counter attacks. The latter of those perhaps an indication he would take time to adapt to managing Rangers.

 

[OnTheWay]

There will be £4.5m compo from Gerrard and his team leaving, then the wages drop if we dont replace all 6 memebers of staff he took with him

Id imagine we'll sell Goldson in January if hes not signed yet also

We have 7.5 to pay by the end of the season though? I imagine the compo will be going to that.

 

[TheEgg]

Darn it ,BSIO got in before me

and about 6 others

 

[Airplane]

the foundations are there, we just need the right team to come in carry on Gerrards good work but maybe freshen up the squad with new ideas

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

We bit of me disappointed at no Rino. Sometimes you just need someone who gets stabby with a fork.

Goldson was in tears at supporters disagreeing with him on social media ffs could you imagine the state/unrest Gattuso would cause if he mad a mistake or any other player in losing a game lol.

 

[Mr_Miscellaneous]

The 4 bullets in the statement address fans’ talking points:
1. GVB is the front runner.
2. Just in case, there are alternatives.
3. The names (some) fans are worried about won’t happen.
4. Be patient for a couple of days.

It's being done with such professionalism that it's a complete shock.

This is night and day from the last two decades (Walter's return aside) where it's been either glacial or completely chaotic.

 

[Crouchy]

I think I’m ok with Gio or Lampard now.

I like Lampard on the British front. I have a nagging doubt on the ability to grind out results with Gio.

Both will be exciting.

Roll on Monday.

They’ll need a week with the team ahead of Hampden.

 

[FollowNearAndFar]

If I were a media spokesman for Rangers FC, and I knew we were at the final signing stage with the preferred candidate, what would I release to the media? Some sort of statement about talking to a short list of candidates, doing due diligence, no definite decision yet… just enough to cover my arse in case the preferred candidate somehow fell through.

(The opposite of the expectation that Celtic created around Howe.)

Bang on the money sir.