Ally McCoist breaks silence on Steven Gerrard's Rangers snub as 'disappointment' revealed
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballSteven GerrardLiverpool icon Steven Gerrard rejected the Rangers job last week, with Ibrox legend Ally McCoist sharing his thoughts on the decisionAlly McCoist has had his say after Steven Gerrard turned down the chance to take charge of Rangers for a second spell. The Liverpool legend appeared to be the frontrunner to replace Russell Martin, but ultimately chose against a return to Scotland.Back in 2021, the 45-year-old led Rangers to their first Scottish Premier League title win in 10 years before making the decision to become Aston Villa head coach.A spell in Saudi Arabia followed his sacking from the Premier League, but he has been out of the management game since his Al-Ettifaq exit earlier this year.READ MORE: Ryan Gravenberch hands Arne Slot injury concern as Liverpool man 'doesn't feel good'READ MORE: Steven Gerrard makes his feelings clear as ex-Rangers man's new job confirmedHis nine-month period away from football looked set to conclude this month after intensive talks with Rangers hierarchy, but he opted to instead remain in Bahrain with his family.BBC Sport have also claimed a reluctance to work under a sporting director (Kevin Thelwell) was one of his main reasons for not accepting the role.Rangers legend McCoist has now delivered a verdict on Gerrard's decision and the concerns he has regarding his former club."It probably disappoints me a little bit, just selfishly," McCoist admitted on talkSPORT.“I think the actual job itself would very much appeal to him.
I think it’s probably a good time to get the job, because you would think the new owners have got money to spend."I don’t think the club, the team, can get any lower. They’ve got to start moving up the league and producing better performances.
The majority of the performances haven’t been good enough."For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.