3 reasons why Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard turned down sensational comeback

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Steven Gerrard had three main reasons for declining the offer from Rangers in the club's quest for a new manager. The Liverpool and Premier League legend was also the fans' preferred choice for a comeback, but after two days of discussions in London, Gerrard withdrew his candidacy.

This decision is not said to be a "personal" issue with Thelwell, who joined from Everton in the summer, but rather due to Gerrard's desire for "more autonomy," similar to his first stint in the Ibrox dugout. Gerrard won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) It was also mentioned that Gerrard was wary about the challenge of turning Rangers' fortunes around mid-season.

Gerrard reportedly "wants to bide his time" and "would be more inclined to take a job over a summer when he's got a full season ahead of him." His decision apparently "caught some within Rangers' senior hierarchy by surprise," sending them back to "square one" in their quest to find a replacement for Martin before the league resumes after the international break. After a brief spell in the United States with LA Galaxy, Gerrard stepped into management with Rangers, winning the Scottish Premiership in 2021 to end Celtic's dominance in the league.