Steven Gerrard, the former Liverpool and England captain, is said to be “excited” by the prospect of managing Rangers, provided the Ibrox club can supply him with the resources he needs to make an impact in the job. The 37-year-old, who is currently a Liverpool youth development coach, was in Glasgow yesterday for further talks with Rangers about succeeding Graeme Murty, the interim manager whose short-term contact expires at the end of this season. Those discussions have been described as “positive”, but Danny Murphy, Gerrard’s friend and former Liverpool team-mate, says that the former midfielder is seeking reassurances about the transfer budget that will be made available to him if he accepts the challenge. After another Old Firm humiliation for Rangers on Sunday, Gerrard remains…

Source: The Times April 30, 2018 23:01 UTC