It’s the morning after the departure before yet today is the day.
Steven Gerrard moved to Aston Villa yesterday after days of speculation linking the former Rangers manager with an Ibrox exit. Who is next to pitch up on the south side of the Clyde is now a hot topic – especially with a Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden with Hibs next weekend – but there’s a big match in mind before then.
Scotland face Moldova tonight in a World Cup qualifier that could seal a play-off for a place in Qatar next year and there’s plenty going on around the squad too, while Celtic and the clubs also use the down-time off the pitch to put plans in motion for January.
5. Van the man
Gio van Bronckhorst is the front runner for the Rangers job following Steven Gerrard's defection to Birmingham (Various) Photo: DENNIS WIELDERS
6. Excited
Reports also suggest van Bronckhorst is 'excited' to hear his name amongst the possible Gerrard successors - but Rangers have a list of candidates including Derek McInnes (Daily Record) Photo: OLI SCARFF
7. Fergie pt II?
Former Celtic and Aston Villa player Dion Dublin has suggested Duncan Ferguson as a candidate to return to Ibrox and replace Gerrard - but is unsure the player would be ready for the Everton legend (talkSport) Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Super agent
Rino Gattuso is also said to be keen on a move back to Glasgow and has reportedly contacted super-agent Jorge Mendes with a view to moving back into management after pulling out of his Fiorentina move this summer (Daily Record) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti