Gary McAllister’s odds to be the next Rangers manager probably aren’t all that high, but would it be a good choice?
Off the bat, nobody is expecting Steven Gerrard to leave anytime soon. What the Rangers manager has built at the club already feels like something special. He’s looking to restore the Gers as Scotland’s number one club and consolidate it.
Of course, we’re not silly. We know if Gerrard starts to do well up here and make a name for himself, the vultures will swirl. It must be one of his top ambitions to one day manage Liverpool. He’s even been linked with the England job in a couple of years.
Yes, that day will sadly come for Rangers supporters when Gerrard decides to upsticks. Just to reiterate once more – it won’t be anytime soon.
Questions will then be asked of where Rangers go from there? Who could they possibly lure to Ibrox that would have the same wow-factor as Gerrard? The answer is most likely nobody, and the club would be better off sticking with some continuity.
If they were to do that, then surely you couldn’t look further than McAllister. Gerrard’s right-hand man is watching his every move in this revolution, and playing a big part in it. McAllister’s role is to guide Gerrard through these opening stages and make sure this tenure is a success.
A few minor blips
So far, he’s doing a great job. There were some minor blips that he should’ve halted Gerrard from carrying on with, but other than that nobody can argue about his influence.
McAllister took on the pre-match media duties for the Ayr United clash several days ago, and thoroughly impressed. His demeanour and confidence in front of the camera can’t be undermined.
On the training pitch, he’s meant to be a master. Many players over the years have come out and praised McAllister for his work at Leeds and Liverpool. Even Brendan Rodgers has spoken extremely highly of him in the past.
Added to that, he actually has some managerial experience of his own. He took on two temporary spells at both Leeds United and Aston Villa. These came after a two-year spell as Coventry manager.
Granted, he hasn’t won anything in management. He has more made his name as a coach. But having him as the next boss after spending a lengthy tenure with Gerrard could be a potential avenue for the club to go down.
It would be bold and probably highly unlikely, but so was the appointment of Gerrard.
Let us know your thoughts on whether McAllister could one day cut it as Rangers manager years down the line.
