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Rangers must ignore Steven Gerrard and appoint another out of work boss to catch Celtic

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COMMENT: Rangers need results... and fast. That’s because in the wake of Martin’s ill-fated tenure, Rangers instead have to focus on rebuilding a club reeling from years of mismanagement and poor decision-making.Step forward Sean Dyche.



While it might not have looked like it in recent weeks, but the Ibrox outfit still have the second best squad in Scotland.Sean Dyche took Burnley into Europe (Image: Getty)The players at Rangers’ disposal are much better than one win in seven, not to mention their pathetic showings in Europe, either. It’s a squad that doesn’t need a massive tactical overhaul - for 90 per cent of the matches in Scotland, Dyche would be able to pick his starting XI blindfolded, and Rangers should still win.The point being, Rangers need a motivator, and someone who knows how to deliver results when backs are against the wall.

From taking Burnley to Europe, to keeping a poor Everton side in the Premier League when relegation looked likely, Dyche has a track record of steadying ships and delivering results.It isn’t the prettiest of appointments, but then again, Rangers aren’t in need of a makeover, they need open-heart surgery. Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.