Rangers Football Club is currently seeking a new permanent head coach. This is on the heels of Ferguson, who was serving as interim manager, officially ruling himself out from taking over on a permanent basis. Ferguson, a former first team coach, was appointed as the interim head honcho in February. Upon being appointed, he said that it was an “enormous honour” to lead the club and promised unity. The search for a permanent replacement has brought several names to the forefront, including Davide Ancelotti, the son of renowned manager Carlo Ancelotti, and Danny Rohl, manager of Sheffield Wednesday.
Ferguson did not completely rule out a return to DCFC in some capacity. He stated, “I have said, no matter how this period panned out, I would always remain a committed supporter of the club, and I look forward to remaining a Rangers ambassador.” His interim managerial spell came to an end after a difficult season. Today, the club is trying to find that ideal experience and expertise candidate.
Davide Ancelotti, son of the Real Madrid coach Carlo, has quickly become a candidate of interest for Rangers. Having coached at a few of the game’s highest-level podiums, his pedigree in management has definitely raised the club’s eyebrows. Pundits warn that he might be the next great coach. They think adjustment to the rigors of running an organization the dimensions of Rangers might be the greatest test. His defensive coach Kris Boyd was clear about his worry when he said, “Look, I understand that Ancelotti Jr has coached at an elite level. Some of the finest coaches around have recently come to Rangers. Yet, sadly, too many fail when it comes to the managerial side of the job.”
Danny Rohl is the other name thought to be on the final shortlist. Most recently managing Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, the former central midfielder brings a wealth of experience from his days in English football. Rohl isn’t the only name to watch. Rob Edwards, who has been out of work since leaving Luton Town in January, and Russell Martin, the former Southampton, Swansea and MK Dons manager—as well as ex-Rangers player—are in the mix.
Boyd emphasized the need to hire an effective new manager who understands the nuances of Scottish football. He asserted that “Every appointment is a gamble. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you’ve managed 500 games or you’re a novice. They cannot afford to take this risk.” The reason Boyd starts with experience is that Rangers fans have championship expectations. This is particularly noticeable when the team is playing against arch-enemies such as St Johnstone or Motherwell.
Even some of the pressure that comes with operating at Rangers does seem to escape analysts. Boyd touched on a unique set of challenges that coaches within the Scottish league face. He concluded, “I understand that people will say we’re sometimes crazy up here, but Rangers and Celtic are a different beast than anyone else.” The scrutiny and the pressure is huge. They think they should be winning against Real Madrid, let alone St Johnstone or Motherwell.
Discussions are still in progress, and possible candidates are being assessed. At the same time, the Rangers were looking for a head coach who could succeed in the cauldron that is Scottish football. The club now hopes to fulfill its rich tradition and legacy competing at the very top level of both domestic and international competitions.
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