Steven Gerrard 'phone call' ruined Ally McCoist's day after Liverpool legend's decision

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The club's recent bid to tempt Steven Gerrard back to Ibrox collapsed over the weekend, with the Liverpool legend pulling out of contention. The manager who delivered the club's most recent Scottish Premiership triumph doesn't feel the timing is right for a return, echoing his stance from the summer.

My mate phoned me on Saturday and he said: 'Rangers aren't even playing and they're still spoiling my Saturday'. Gerrard has decided against returning to Ibrox for a second spell (Image: GETTY) "He had one or two things to iron out but sadly, that wasn't the case.

The two of us, we're in a bit of a state, aren't we?" Following his decision not to return to Ibrox, Gerrard has finally broken his silence on social media. Great club for you, best of luck mate." With Gerrard out of the picture, it's still uncertain who Rangers will appoint as their next permanent manager.