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Rangers set for ‘final decision’ on new manager, two managers in running.
Rangers’ managerial hunt is closer to being concluded ahead of the 49ers’ takeover of the Gers.
Barry Ferguson is now set to leave the Rangers dugout after his spell as interim manager.
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The former academy star steadied the ship at Ibrox but struggled to nail down a consistent run of form.
However, all eyes are now on who Rangers will appoint as his successor, with the Glaswegians reportedly narrowing the search down to two managers.
Barry Ferguson
Barry Ferguson will no longer stay on as Ranger manager (Credit: Imago)
Steven Gerrard and Davide Ancelotti the final two managers on Rangers’ shortlist
Davide Ancelotti and Steven Gerrard have been heavily linked with Rangers throughout May.
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The former coach is currently at Real Madrid and is the assistant under his father, Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti is reportedly still keen on the Rangers job despite talks that he may join the Brazilian national team set-up.
In comparison, Gerrard has been out of work since he left Saudi side Al-Ettifaq in January.
The former Rangers boss has struggled since he left Ibrox and is yet to find success after his Scottish Premiership title in 2021.
Now, according to Guillem Balague (21 May), Rangers have narrowed down the search to just these two managers.
The duo have both been interviewed by the Glaswegians and have had positive interviews.
It is now down to Rangers to make the “final decision” on which manager they will appoint.
Rangers have got a final decision to make
Two names left in the short list. Steven Gerrard and Davide Ancelotti
Both, of course, interested in the job after positive interviews
Who would you go for?
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) May 21, 2025
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Rangers must pick Ancelotti over Gerrard
If it is between these two managers for the position at Rangers, then the 49ers must pick Ancelotti over Gerrard.
While the Liverpool legend had a fantastic spell at Ibrox four years ago, he has since struggled, which could spell disaster for the Gers.
Steven Gerrard since leaving Rangers in 2021 Time spent Win percentage
Aston Villa 2021-22 32.5 per cent
Al-Ettifaq 2023-25 39 per cent
Gerrard has not found success since he left Rangers in 2021
In comparison, despite never taking up a managerial role, Ancelotti has regularly experienced success as an assistant and helped Real Madrid win the Champions League last season.
If Rangers are to topple Celtic’s dominance, they need a born winner. Ancelotti fits this category, while Gerrard’s future in the managerial industry is now in question.
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