Steven Gerrard would bring 'one of the very best' coaches to Rangers if given Ibrox job

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 9 October 2025 20:45, UK Steven Gerrard is already assembling his backroom team ahead of a possible second spell at Rangers following the sacking of Russell Martin.Gerrard is tipped to become the next Rangers boss, having led the club to their 55th Scottish Premiership title as manager in 2021.Following three years at the club, Gerrard left Rangers to join Aston Villa in the Premier League and has been out of work since January.Gerrard is in London for talks with Rangers chiefs, with his first match back at the club potentially against Dundee United at Ibrox on October 18th.Steven Gerrard to target Steve Holland if appointed Rangers bossAs per the Daily Record [9 October], Gerrard would want to try and persuade former Chelsea and England assistant manager Steve Holland to his backroom team. Holland has been praised as “one of the very best coaches” by former Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, as per the Daily Mail.Alongside Gareth Southgate, Holland helped England reach the finals of the European Championships in 2021.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Holland spent eight seasons at Chelsea, working under the likes of Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez, with the club winning the Premier League and Champions League during his time at Stamford Bridge.Who else could join Gerrard’s back room team?Jermain Defoe could join Gerrard at Rangers as a coach after playing under him as a striker at Ibrox during his playing career. Current Northern Ireland number two Steven Davis could also be recruited, whilst Gerrard’s former assistant manager Gary McAllister has not ruled out a return.Games Managed193Games Won125Games Drawn42Games Lost26Steven Gerrard’s managerial record in his last spell at Rangers in all competitions.Michael Beale is unlikely to return to Gerrard’s coaching staff after his stint in the dugout at Rangers ended in the sack.Gerrard will need experience in his backroom team in the current predicament Rangers find themselves in, with time not on his side to turn around results.