A former Rangers star has sent a heartfelt message to Steven Gerrard, and the photo that accompanied it will bring back fond memories for supporters at Ibrox.
The image, which surfaced on social media in the last 24 hours, captures a moment from inside the Ibrox dressing room – a behind-the-scenes snapshot from a time that many Rangers fans look back on with great affection.
It is the kind of post that resonates deeply with a fanbase that holds Gerrard in the highest regard, and the warm message attached to it only adds to the nostalgia.
The timing is also significant, coming at a time when Gerrard’s name continues to feature prominently in discussions about the future of the Rangers manager’s role.
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Cedric Itten sends message to Gerrard
The post came from Cedric Itten, the Swiss striker who played under Gerrard at Ibrox for over a year before the manager left for Aston Villa in 2021.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Itten shared a throwback photograph of the two men sitting together in the Rangers dressing room – both smiling broadly and seemingly celebrating their Premiership triumph in the 2020-21 season.
“Happy birthday, gaffer”, he wrote.
The caption was simple but warm, representing a public tribute from a player who clearly retains enormous affection for the man who managed him during his time in Glasgow.
For Rangers supporters, the image is a reminder of what Gerrard built in Govan – a title-winning team, an unbeaten season, and a connection with the fanbase that has never truly faded.
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What it means for Rangers in current context
Itten’s post is entirely innocent in isolation, as it was a birthday message from a former player to a former manager.
However, its timing will not be lost on Rangers fans, who have spent recent weeks debating whether Gerrard could yet return to the dugout at Ibrox.
Although Andrew Cavenagh has put speculation about Danny Rohl to bed, insisting that the Light Blues view the German as their best chance of becoming triumphant once again.
However, Rohl continues to be linked with a move to Germany, with the likes of Keith Jackson suspecting a ‘game of bluff’ from the Gers hierarchy.
With the jury still out on the former Sheffield Wednesday boss, any reminder of Gerrard lands with extra weight right now, and this image is no exception.
