Online Reporter
RANGERS fans were left stunned Wednesday morning after Steven Gerrard once again became the bookies’ FAVOURITE to become the club’s new manager.
That’s despite the fact he REJECTED a return to Ibrox just a few days ago.
Gerrard, 45, had been looking set for a stunning return to the Rangers dugout last week.
The Gers sacked Russell Martin from his post a week ago on Sunday and started a search for a replacement.
That search has been led by the men at the very top of the club, including chairman Andrew Cavenagh.
Gerrard immediately emerged as a leading contender and fan excitement over his return to the club soared when he flew in from the Middle East for talks last week.
Those discussions looked to have been progressing well but then came the huge twist on Saturday night.
Gerrard dramatically withdrew from the race and left supporters gutted in the process.
The understanding is that Gerrard felt the timing wasn’t right to make his Ibrox return. He’s since been spotted back in Bahrain where he lives.
And despite Gerrard shooting to the top of the bookies’ lists again, it was SunSport’s understanding earlier this week that Gerrard was NOT back in contention for the role.
There remains no suggestion that he’s back in the running.
Rangers resumed their managerial search with Danny Rohl quickly emerging as a favourite.
SunSport then exclusively revealed that Kevin Muscat was a serious contender on Monday. The Australian, a former Gers player, has since emerged as the frontrunner for the job.
He was also made the odds-on favourite by the bookies.But in that bizarre twist this morning, Gerrard’s odds have absolutely TUMBLED. —Sun.
