Suspect Device Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Club Statement | Rangers Football Club 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muirkirk nil Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Club statement. RANGERS can today announce the departure of manager Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa. Gerrard moves to the Midlands club having played a key role in the significant growth of the Light Blues in numerous areas during his three-and-a-half years at Ibrox. Rangers now has an outstanding, highly competitive playing squad which is capable of both winning and entertaining on all fronts, with the highest of standards now also prevalent throughout the football department. In European competition, Rangers have qualified for group stage football for four successive seasons, and knockout-stage football in the last two, improving not only the club’s standing on the continent, but also that of Scottish Football. Domestically, Rangers have flourished under Gerrard, with that work culminating in the club claiming their 55th title last season on the back of an unbeaten league campaign. He now leaves Rangers with the club top of the Scottish Premiership with a Premier Sports Cup semi-final to look forward to and the opportunity to qualify yet again for the knockout stages of the Europa League still in the team’s own hands. Rangers Chairman, Douglas Park, commented: “I would firstly like to put on record my thanks to Steven for his outstanding efforts over the last three-and-a-half years at Rangers. “He has provided us all with some unforgettable moments, not least his delivery of the Scottish Premiership title back to Ibrox last season having not lost a match in the entire league campaign. “In European competition, he has restored the good name and credibility of our club on the continent and leaves us in a very healthy position on the pitch.” Sporting Director, Ross Wilson, added: “Firstly I want to say thank you to Steven for the work, dedication and professionalism with which he has diligently carried out the role of Rangers Manager. “Steven and his backroom staff have ensured that the club is undoubtedly in a better place today than it was three-and-a-half years ago. I joined Steven on that journey just over two years ago and from the first day we met, I have enjoyed all aspects of our partnership. “We have shared a desire to move Rangers forward, to modernise our infrastructure and to make the club win again. There have been so many areas that we have moved forward, and there is still so much to be done, but I can’t stress enough how important it has been to have with us a first team manager who shared a drive and desire to set standards and move the whole football operation forward. “I know how much it meant to Steven that our 55th league championship was achieved last season, and alongside an excellent European record across his tenure, we have had some truly memorable days and nights. Personally, I am proud of the work that we have done together along with all of the players and staff, and I know Steven shares that pride. We wish Steven nothing but success for his next chapter.” Rangers Football Club would like to put on record their thanks to Steven and his staff and wish them every success in the future. They will always be welcome at Ibrox. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Managing a European Super Cup winning club is something all managers aspire to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 08:59, Orbix said: I’m still 80/20 in favour of him actually staying, and the reporting on an approach automatically equalling him standing with a Villa scarf being a byproduct of English football-media arrogance. would rather it was 100/0 but f**k all you can do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Can't believe he's away to a smaller club. Beamer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo87 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Walking away, on Remembrance Day. Glorious stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Went to see my staunch old father in law in hospital yesterday and he spent the 45mins visit telling me that no way would Stevie G leave Rangers as he was dedicated to them. Oh dear auld yin sounds like you know f**k all. Hope this doesn’t set his recovery back [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Can't believe he's away to a smaller club. Beamer.I guess villa are a smaller club in terms of worldwide appeal etc. However, they are still a big club and he would be daft to turn them down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 "Sorry boss. Can't work today. I'm watching the Rangers thread on P&B for the rest of the day." 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Minute's silence for Rangers fans this morning please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The real Stevie G comes back to Scottish football and Slippy runs for the hills. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohemian Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 A rememberence day to remember for the world class rememberers.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Odds on Newcastle and Villa to be relegated? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Look on the bright side. Giovanni van Bronckhurst linked with the now vacant position 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Suspect Device said: This is slightly off topic, but new managers holding the shirt of the club they’ve joined infuriates me. They aren’t going to wear the shirt ever, get them holding a scarf or something. Anyway, I hope he fails miserably. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Full time sky sports pundit by this time next year imo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, lubo_blaha said: The real Stevie G comes back to Scottish football and Slippy runs for the hills. Left Glasgow after being Glassed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 It makes no difference to me how he does in his new job. I only hope that Rangers get another dud in. They've got a bit of previous for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Man purported to be a catholic, his daughter is called Lourdes after all, driven out by anti-Protestant racism… Yes. Definitely the reason, not the fact his old club are skint and Villa are one of the top spending clubs recently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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