With the club still searching for a new manager after Steven Gerrard’s dramatic decision to turn down a return, McCoist couldn’t resist a touch of dark humour that perfectly encapsulates the tension and frustration among supporters.
Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Rangers boss joked that he received a text from a friend saying: “It’s getting to the point where even Gerrard’s statue would turn down the job at Ibrox.” The quip drew laughter in the studio, but behind the humour lies a real sense of anxiety among the Ibrox faithful.
Rangers’ pursuit of a new manager has become a saga, with Gerrard rejecting the club after two days of talks in London, while former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter and Germany coach Danny Röhl are among those now linked to the role.
McCoist admitted that, while he still finds humour in the situation, the mood around Rangers is becoming increasingly uneasy.
“You’ve got to laugh, otherwise you’d cry,” he said. “It’s a massive job, and whoever comes in will need backing and patience. The fans deserve clarity soon.”
The search for Gerrard’s successor continues as Rangers prepare for their next Premiership clash against Dundee United — a match that could define the tone for the remainder of the season, regardless of who sits in the dugout.
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