Rangers are reportedly close to a deal to make Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard their next manager, and fans have taken to Twitter to react with delight at the news.
As reported by The Sun, Rangers director of football Mark Allen is leading the club’s delegation in the ongoing talks, with a deal edging closer to completion.
The newspaper claim that Gerrard is unfazed by the size of the task at hand at Ibrox, with the former Liverpool star possessing no experience of senior football management.
The 37-year-old has spent the last season as head coach of the Reds’ Under 18 side, and taking a job at a club like Rangers would be a massive step up for him.
Rangers chairman Dave King was spotted at Anfield to watch Liverpool’s 5-2 win over Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, with Gerrard also in attendance as a pundit for BT Sport.
Fans have now taken to Twitter to react to the news, and while there were many who believe the 114-cap England international is the wrong man for the job, there are many supporters who are buzzing at the idea.
This is Futbol have rounded up some of the best tweets:
Am really warming to the Steven Gerrard talk and prospect
Yes an up and coming manager and yes a gamble BUT WHAT A NAME IT IS , IT CARRYS SO MUCH POSITIVITY WITH IT . Players would want to be him and players would want to play for him
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— chris graham (@chrisblue1982) April 26, 2018
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Genuinely very excited but at the sane time nervous about Gerrard becoming Rangers manager.
We needed someone to come in and rejuvenate the place, hopefully he's the man to do it.
— Ross Hannah (@RossHannah2) April 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/davjr84/status/989403346191691776
For me Gerrard is a global brand. Would instantly increase our appeal for new signings. Would command instant respect. Been a leader all his life and wouldnt be in the dugout on his own would have experienced coaches. Its a gamble yes but one im looking forward to. If it happens.
— Craig Paterson (@Pattyscooler) April 26, 2018
Looks like it's gonie be Gerrard big gamble ,but it's a huge name almost like when we brought souness and he changed everything about us ??????
— Gaz???? (@gazbroon95) April 26, 2018
Steven Gerrard one of the biggest names in football over the last 20 years. With or without a big management cv it's a huge step up to the recent cardboard cut out managers on the sidelines we've had in the past.
— Jay (@CA63JMC) April 26, 2018
Gerrard is Souness part 2
— WillyO’Hara (@WullieO_) April 26, 2018
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