The latest comments of ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche light something of a fire inside Rangers fans as the pressure continues to build on Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Dutch coach Gio, 47, is a man under pressure after stuttering performances this season have begin to herald stuttering results as fears mount in the title race and fans complain of a lack of identity.
Rangers have been unconvincing on the domestic front under Van Bronckhorst as a whole and have not been able to put up enough of a fight against Celtic during his tenure.
Two Parkhead humiliations are backed up by a series of important dropped points against Premiership dross whilst the club’s Champions League capitulation certainly hasn’t helped.
It’s contributed to a feeling that the manager’s job is hanging by a thread at Rangers and despite that Europa League Final journey, a Scottish Cup and Champions League qualification, the Ibrox support are unhappy.
The problems run deeper than just results with the side’s lack of identity and attacking swagger a drain on supporters who’re also tired of uncommitted and unenthusiastic performances.
It’s had plenty casting a glance elsewhere and Sean Dyche is one name which has been routinely mentioned by fans.
Sean Dyche comments pique interest of Rangers fans
The ex-Burnley boss has plenty of Premier League pedigree but is somewhat viewed as relegation battling top flight manager, with plenty having doubts about his Ibrox credentials.
But speaking to Sky Sports about his style as Sean Dyche begins to eye a return to management, Rangers fans have been impressed with the latest comments.
Speaking about instilling a committed, enthusiastic and never-say-die work ethic into his sides, it’s something Rangers fans believe is currently missing from the current management team.
Sean Dyche was talking about the wider perception of his style in media and in the footballing community.
“Why fight the box you’re put in? You’re going to be put in a box, it’s an easy thing for me,” said Dyche.
“I would imagine (the perception of me is) 4-4-2, pretty direct football, defensive.
“On the positive side, because that sounds a bit negative… hard-working, strong team ethic, strong feel, good coacher.
“Whatever job I get, if I get one, I want the fans to know that they’ve got a team that’s going to give everything. They’ve got a team that’s going to work. They’ve got a team that’s got heart. So that won’t change.
“What I’d do is look at the technical understanding of the team, the tactical aspect, what’s their background, where have they been, what’s been their influences? You have to piece that together and start moulding into a team. And that’s how I view how football should personally work within a team.
“You get that right, and everything else starts to look after itself.”
Already, these comments from Sean Dyche appear a lot more charismatic than those of Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who is struggling to motivate an Ibrox crowd caught between booing and yawning at present.
The Dutchman is still in post at Ibrox and we don’t want to be disrespectful of that – and we’re sure he still has a little time to turn this around – but as performances slide, results follow and the crowd starts to turn, it already looks like a long way back.
Meanwhile, one ex-Rangers manager clue is ominous for Gio as a Premier League side’s form immediately turns.
