The Liverpool legend under consideration for Glasgow Rangers comeback after Russell Martin is dismissed.

Steven Gerrard is a leading candidate for a dramatic comeback to Rangers following the confirmed sacking of manager the former Southampton coach.

The manager's disastrous spell at Rangers comes to a close

The coach's ill-fated time at Rangers finished with the manager leaving the the away venue via a side door and a waiting car after a share of the points which left the Glasgow side eleven points adrift from the top of the premier division after just seven games.

Incensed supporters had encircled the squad transport in Falkirk, making their feelings clear.

Rangers board reluctant to let go of Martin

The club directors had been unwilling to dismiss the coach, who was only brought in in June, despite vociferous protests from the fanbase.

However, there was an acknowledgement that the coach's position had become impossible.

Rangers have secured just a single victory of their top-flight games to date, which has been alongside poor showings on the continental stage.

In total, the manager secured just five victories of 17 official games, with a lackluster, muddled brand of football that gained little support.

“Even though changeovers require some time, results have failed to reach the organization's goals,” stated a club announcement on Sunday night.

“Deputy manager the assistant, and first-team coach the coach, will also be departing. Martin and his staff have given their all throughout their spell. We are grateful for their work and wish them well for the next chapter.”

Gerrard claimed the league with Rangers

The former England captain claimed the league with the Ibrox side in that campaign, their lone triumph since 2011.

His achievements in the Scottish league before then, alongside difficulties at Aston Villa, raises questions about his coaching abilities.

Yet he is greatly respected by the very set of fans the team are keen to get back on side.

The reappointment of the former Reds star, who previously worked in Saudi Arabia, would be widely welcomed.

The coach will also be aware of what scarce chances he has to be a head coach in major divisions.

The sacking will intensify scrutiny on the sporting director

The coaching change will heighten focus on Kevin Thelwell, the club's recruitment chief.

He had been strongly in favor of the manager while announcing a transfer outlay of a significant sum in the transfer window.

Martin had put pen to paper on a three-year contract.

His previous experience

The coach, who had previously coached the Dons and Swansea, managed Southampton to elevation to the English football's elite in 2024 after being brought in the earlier window.

He was let go last winter after the the club secured just a single victory of their initial 16 matches.

He was chosen as the interim boss's next in line in June, after the temporary manager had replaced the sacked the former manager in winter.