Steven Gerrard could bring fan favourite back to Rangers, he's already said yes to joining

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(Credit: Getty Images/Imago) Tue 7 October 2025 10:40, UK Steven Gerrard is one of the frontrunners to be appointed the new Rangers manager after Russell Martin’s horrendous tenure.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider on 6 October that Gerrard is the lead candidate for the Rangers job.The ex-Liverpool captain was instrumental in leading the Gers to the Scottish Premiership title in 2020-21 and he cannot be ruled out of a shock return to Glasgow.Sources also told Football Insider that Danny Rohl and Sean Dyche are also on Rangers’ managerial shortlist.Following the catastrophic tenure of Martin, Rangers are expected to bide their time in appointing a new manager, especially with the international break in full swing.Credit: Getty ImagesSteven Gerrard’s return to Rangers could see Jermain Defoe join him The comeback of the Englishman to the Ibrox to reignite the sorrowful Teddy Bears hearts could bring about major change in the coaching set-up.Fans were far from impressed by the turbulent and underwhelming stewardship of the former Southampton manager but the potential for Gerrard to return for a second time is certainly an enticing one. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The former Aston Villa boss would bring a new coaching team with him which could include former Gers frontman Jermain Defoe.The ex-Tottenham man spent two-and-a-half-years in Glasgow and was a part of the title-winning side under the Scouse icon, suggesting a potential reunion could be on the cards considering he is a fully-qualified coach now.Speaking to Sky Sports (7 October), Defoe said on winning the league and returning to the Ibrox: “It’s more than just a football club.“I understood that when you put a Rangers shirt on you have to win, the demands, the standards.“I’ve said it, from day one, since I’ve retired, I’ve done all my coaching badges and I said ‘if I had an opportunity to come back to this football club to help this group of players, for me it is a no-brainer’.”Gerrard to bring back the good feeling at RangersWith Defoe potentially by his side, who has a proven track record of developing youth at under-18 level at Tottenham, Gerrard could be the prime candidate to lead the Gers back to the top.Looking back at his outstanding title-winning season in 2020-21, the Teddy Bears were phenomenal from start to finish.The ex-Villa boss led the side to a league-high 28 wins in an invincible season, conceding just 10 goals whilst scoring 78.Rangers 2020-21 title-winning seasonGames played33Wins28Draws5Defeats0Goal difference+68Points89His team topped all the major stats to finish on 89 points for the campaign, with rivals Celtic languishing in second, 20 points adrift.Yet, since lifting the Scottish Premiership, the blue half of Glasgow have been unable to replicate that same form to beat the Hoops to the top spot.Gerrard was well-liked amongst players and the fans and his homecoming could signal the dawn of a major turnaround in prospects at the Ibrox.