Former Rangers striker Kenny Miller insists Michael Beale cannot be written off as a potential replacement - and claims the fans want him back.
The Dutchman has flown back to the Netherlands with the Scottish Premiership action on hold during the World Cup in Qatar, but there are still major doubts over his prospects of remaining in the Ibrox hot seat long-term. The draw with St Mirren means Rangers go into the winter break on a low with Celtic holding a nine point lead at the top of the table before the league action resumes.
That has led to speculation ramping up over who could take over from Van Bronckhorst, with Steven Gerrard's former assistant Beale being touted as an early frontrunner. The current QPR boss has got to a positive start in his first managerial post with the London club challenging at the top end of the English Championship so far this term despite a dramatic recent dip in form, with Beale already knocking back an approach from Premier League side Wolves.