Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard sends message to Rangers fans after rejecting job

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballSteven GerrardSteven Gerrard was Rangers' first-choice to replace Russell Martin, but the former Liverpool and England star has now turned down the vacancy and sent a message to fansSteven Gerrard has expressed gratitude to Rangers supporters for their backing despite turning down an emotional comeback to Ibrox. Despite this, he has delivered a message to fans following his late decision.According to Sky Sports, Gerrard expressed appreciation to Rangers supporters for their backing and extended his best wishes to the club for the rest of the season.

Rangers were comprehensively beaten by Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs and have been defeated in both of their initial Europa League fixtures, reports the Mirror.Despite a Rangers return now being ruled out, Anfield icon Gerrard has indicated his eagerness to return to management in the near future. "I'd love another go at some point," he revealed on Rio Ferdinand's podcast."I want to change a few things and improve a few things and come back fresh."With a few different people around myself.

I want to be at a team that's going to compete to win because I think that suits me better. I think certain jobs and certain clubs would suit my style and the way I like to go about it."Rangers have been compelled to search elsewhere for their next boss.