As reported by The Daily Record, Rangers have verbally agreed a three-year deal with managerial target Steven Gerrard, with the appointment expected to be confirmed today.
What’s the story?
The Gerrard to Rangers saga has rumbled on all week but after the Anfield legend fulfilled media duties surrounding Liverpool’s progress to the UEFA Champions League final, it appears to be finally coming to a conclusion.
The Daily Record report he met with the Rangers hierarchy in London yesterday, shaking hands on a three-year deal which is set to be signed on Friday.
The paper say Gerrard is only taking the job having been promised the transfer funds that can help the club compete with Celtic next season.
Is this a good appointment?
Given Gerrard’s lack of experience in the management field, it’s almost impossible to tell whether he will be a success at Ibrox or not.
As a player he was a born winner and a leader of the dressing room at one of the world’s biggest clubs. That reputation and stature will at least come some way to commanding respect at Ibrox.
After the reigns of Pedro Caixinha and Graeme Murty, who were laughing stocks, he can possibly galvanise the dressing room.
The rest of his managerial attributes are unknown, which makes this a risky move on the part of the club.
However, it’s undeniable that it’s a box-office bit of business and sets up what will be an exciting summer and 2018/19 Scottish Premiership season.
