Ally McCoist senses blockbuster Rangers return for Steven Gerrard if Rohl goes as he bigs up another option
Gerrard has been out of work since leaving Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in January 2025
Steven Gerrard led Rangers to title glory in 2021(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Ally McCoist believes Steven Gerrard could make a return to Rangers where they to part company with Danny Rohl.
But the Ibrox legend reckons fans will be clamouring for another man with Light Blues connections to take the job – Derek McInnes.
German boss Rohl only succeeded Russell Martin back in October but is already facing calls from sections of the support for his removal following Gers’ disappointing end to the season.
The former Sheffield Wednesday manager had got the club back into title contention with a strong run of form following his arrival but four consecutive defeats – Rangers’ worst run since 1983—have seen them slump to third in the Premiership table, 11 points adrift of leaders Hearts going into Saturday’s final round of games.
Liverpool icon Gerrard turned down the chance to manage Gers for a second time following talks with Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers chiefs before Rohl’s appointment. After 16 months away from the game, he has been linked with several clubs in the English Championship.
And McCoist can envision the Scouser returning to Ibrox this summer if Rohl is dismissed. Speaking to talkSPORT Bet, he said: “I could [see Steven Gerrard returning], yes.
“To be honest, a lot of people will be screaming for Derek McInnes as well, understandably. I’m not sure Derek would return to Rangers now, to be honest. He’s probably enjoying the project at Hearts.
“Although they’re having a fantastic season, they don’t look as though they’re going to get away next year. They look as though they’re going to build and attempt to keep moving forward and progress.
“So he would be another one who would come out of the equation. But Steven Gerrard would obviously tick a lot of boxes with a lot of the Rangers fans.”
McCoist has also voiced his disappointment at the events which saw James Tavernier denied an Ibrox send-off after 11 years at Rangers following a bust-up with boss Rohl.
James Tavernier in tears at Ibrox(Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire)
“I know it’s a shame, because I’ll tell you where I am with it”, he added. “The way the break has unfolded for Rangers, that’s more of a concern than what’s happened with James Tavernier.
“In my opinion, James Tavernier 100% deserves an opportunity to thank the fans on the pitch.
“He should definitely have been given the opportunity to say thank you to the fans.
“Now I don’t know the ins and outs of injuries or fallouts between managers and players but I just think the fans should have had the opportunity to thank him for his service and for him to thank the fans for their support for all those years.”
