Gerrard new r*ngers manager????

[m0e]

I just thought I'd pop in and say I have no fucking clue what's going on at Rangers or in Scottish football, and haven't for donkeys years.

 

Hope this helps.

[magicrat]

The fact that Brendan Rodgers is currently the most successful manager in Scottishland says something about the merits of swimming in a small pond.

[ZonkoVille77]

This..

[TheHowieLama]

The fact that Brendan Rodgers is currently the most successful manager in Scottishland says something about the merits of swimming in a small pond.

 

It is a pool - have a little respect.

[Grinch]

There are plenty of Liverpool fans who have a fondness for Celtic for reasons other than bigotry. For example, Kenny Dalglish and 1989.

Few and far between I bet and sure as fuck not the reason the people I listen to daily "support" Celtic.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

No place for any of that sectarian shite on here. From either side.

[Boss]

I think it's a very smart decision from Rangers. Rangers need someone that can bring in a better calibre of player and Gerrard will do that. They also need someone that understands tactics in the modern game - not some Ally McCoist type that shouts at everyone in the dressing room (Warnock style) and refers to Celtic as fenian bastards. 

 

In fairness to Rodgers he's a very professional person. He's all about tactics and imparting a culture on a club. Rodgers is the first coach to take Scottish football into the 21st century. He's a genuine top 8 Premier League level coach against a bunch of League Two level coaches. 

 

Gerrard also knows how Rodgers sets up because he played as his captain. So that should stem some of the tactical masterclasses dished out by Rodgers on Rangers in recent seasons.

 

The players will also have someone in the dressing room that they can respect based on what he's done in the game.  It's really a win win for them.

 

For Gerrard though, it's a big risk because if he fails there then his chances, in terms of managing us, will be greatly reduced. 

[Creator Supreme]

Few and far between I bet and sure as fuck not the reason the people I listen to daily "support" Celtic.

I'm Celtic because it was the first kit I liked as a kid. As I got a little older learning that they sold the King to us made me like them more.

 

Rangers sold us Mark Walters and let Suness come to us as manager, that's more than enough reason to dislike them!

[razor]

Gerrard also knows how Rodgers sets up because he played as his captain. So that should stem some of the tactical masterclasses dished out by Rodgers on Rangers in recent seasons.

 

 

This is my biggest dread about this whole potential affair.  That someone will create an image of Stevie looking up at a cloud-consumed Rodgers asking him "How am I doing, boss?"

[WhiskeyJar]

Wish him all the best.

 

It maybe the wrong league for him but it is a step up in managerial experience.

 

Personally though I would have stayed and shadowed Klopp.

[The Golden Eel]

 not some Ally McCoist type that shouts at everyone in the dressing room (Warnock style) and refers to Celtic as fenian bastards.

 

You need a bit of that

[VladimirIlyich]

I'm Celtic but I couldn't give a shite!

 

Rodgers is a helmet too!

Probably similar feelings myself although I would like to see Gerrard do well,not at Rangers though.

[JagSquared]

Wish him all the best.

 

It maybe the wrong league for him but it is a step up in managerial experience.

 

Personally though I would have stayed and shadowed Klopp.

I think it's the right league. Where else could he go for a relatively easy ride? League one and the championship are notoriously difficult to get out of. So it would mean going to a foreign league where language would be an additional barrier.

 

Shadowing klopp while good in theory, does not give him the hands on responsibility he needs.

[El Rojo]

The interactions on the sideline at next season's Old Firm will be like a David Brent and Chris Finch reunion.

[sir roger]

I think it's the right league. Where else could he go for a relatively easy ride? League one and the championship are notoriously difficult to get out of. So it would mean going to a foreign league where language would be an additional barrier.

 

Shadowing klopp while good in theory, does not give him the hands on responsibility he needs.

 

Agree with this , best option to branch out I feel.

 

This shadowing Klopp thing is a bit overstated , he isn't even on the same premises - he's about 10 miles away from him  on a daily basis.

[A Red]

I think its a great job for him. I'll follow follow his progress

[Bjornebye]

I think its a great job for him. I'll follow follow his progress

 

Don't, you might upset the Grinch. 

[El Rojo]

My allegiance up there is very much with Celtic, though Rangers' spectacular fall has made the whole scene a lot less interesting to a casual fan like myself.

 

I'm baffled by Gerrard's move. Neil Lennon won titles up there and the best he could get afterwards was a job at Bolton. Unless he knows of some new investment that nobody else is aware of, Gerrard won't even get anywhere near those achievements. Celtic are as good as they need to be to keep winning at ease there for the forseeable future.

 

Genuinely, I reckon the MK Dons position he was linked with a while back was a bigger, better job.

 

Anyway, these concerns notwithstanding, I'm sure we can all - Bjornebye included - get behind Stevie in his new role. 

[Bjornebye]

My allegiance up there is very much with Celtic, though Rangers' spectacular fall has made the whole scene a lot less interesting to a casual fan like myself.

 

I'm baffled by Gerrard's move. Neil Lennon won titles up there and the best he could get afterwards was a job at Bolton. Unless he knows of some new investment that nobody else is aware of, Gerrard won't even get anywhere near those achievements. Celtic are as good as they need to be to keep winning at ease there for the forseeable future.

 

Genuinely, I reckon the MK Dons position he was linked with a while back was a bigger, better job.

 

Anyway, these concerns notwithstanding, I'm sure we can all - Bjornebye included - get behind Stevie in his new role. 

 

[Anny Road]

Bit of pressure. A challenge. Big crowds. Media attention. Possible Euro experience.

See how he handles it.

Decent apprenticeship.

Unless he makes an arse of it. At least we get to find out.

[Baltar]

As he may very well manage us one day I'll be very interested in how he gets on. I prefer Celtic to Rangers but would be keeping an eye on Rangers' results if Stevie is manager there. It's a tough gig no doubt, but also a great opportunity for a young manager after his first job. We can loan him a few youngsters who would do very well in Scotland, he could get close to Celtic next season and our youth players would get some great experience too. 

[Anny Road]

Biggest problem will be scouting. I imagine his knowledge is huge but of lower division Scottish football I doubt.

Bringing in outsiders from the league is what got Rangers in deep shit in the first place.

Need a good staff.

[Dr Nowt]

Flanno first signing.

[Mook]

Maybe worth pointing out that Celtic are currently ahead of Rangers (3rd) by 13pts whereas Man City are 21pts ahead of us (3rd) in the league.

 

I think with a really good manager & a bit more investment teams like Rangers or even Aberdeen could possibly catch Celtic, who lets face it, aren't very good.

 

Personally I think this is all wrong for Gerrard at the moment but as I said to my brother (Rangers daft) at the weekend, if he's half as good a manager as he was a player, Rangers will piss the league next season.

[Grinch]

Don't, you might upset the Grinch. 

 

Wanting Steven Gerrard to do well wouldn't upset me.  I do, I'll be hoping Rangers win the league next year because it's Steven Gerrard, the man who give me some of the biggest highs in my life.

 

The unnessarcery hatred & all that shit does.