Gerrard rules himself out of Rangers return

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Steven Gerrard rules himself out of returning to Rangers Updated / Saturday, 11 Oct 2025 21:42 Steven Gerrard had been the front-runner to replace Russell Martin as head coach It is understood that Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return as Rangers boss. The 45-year-old had been the front-runner to replace the sacked Russell Martin as head coach, but it is understood that after holding constructive discussions with the club, he felt the timing was not right for a return to Ibrox.

Martin was sacked last weekend after just four months in charge, with the team having won just one of their opening seven William Hill Premiership matches. Gerrard, who left his role in charge of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in January, is a hero to many Gers supporters after leading them to the title in 2020-21, which remains the only time they have won the league since their financial implosion in 2012.

He left the club later that year after three years in charge to take over at Aston Villa. Rangers Under-19 coach Steven Smith is currently overseeing first-team training on an interim basis along with B team coach Brian Gilmour, goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo and head of performance Rhys Owen.