Rangers return to league action this week with a tricky trip to Dens Park to face Dundee aiming to maintain their strong recent form under interim head coach Barry Ferguson,
Back-to-back successes against Celtic and Fenerbahce before the international break will certainly have done him no harm in his hopes of landing the Ibrox job on a full-time basis, though he faces tough competition from a number experienced managers.
Despite being 13 points behind Celtic at the top of Scottish Premiership, the former Ibrox captain’s remit of ‘restoring pride’ to Rangers has already began in earnest following a series of improved performances under his short tenure. But will the positive early signs of progress under Ferguson result in him landing the job on a permanent basis in the summer?
He is certainly on the list of favourites, though bookies also believe former Chelsea, Dortmund and AC Milan bosses will be amongst the list of names the Rangers board are considering as their next manager.
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5. Steven Davis - 20/1
Had a spell in charge of Rangers in 2023, taking interim charge for two games following the sacking of Michael Beale. Could he return on a full time basis ahead of the 25/26 season? | MEA BC Photo: MEA BC
6. Gareth Southgate - 20/1
The only man to lead England to two major tournament finals, he has been out of work since leaving the role after the Euro 2024 defeat to Spain. Would Rangers be the place to restart his managerial career? | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Derek McInnes - 20/1
Mentioned whenever the role is up for grabs, the ex-Rangers midfielder and current Kilmarnock manager is often in the bookies favourites list for the job at Ibrox. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Gennaro Gattuso - 18/1
The former World Cup winner spent time at Rangers during his playing career, and has since gone on to have a successful career as a head coach. Currently the manager of Hajduk Split, it would be a blockbuster appointment should the Ibrox hierarchy opt to hand him the reins in Govan. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images