Michael Beale has made a sensational return to Rangers as manager on a three-and-a-half year deal, the club have confirmed.
The former Light Blues No2 - who served under Steven Gerrard's reign in Glasgow - is back as the main man in the dugout after the sacking of Giovanni Van Bronckhorst. Poor results and performances this season both domestically and in the Champions League proved the downfall of the Dutchman who lasted just over a year in the big chair. The Ibrox men face an uphill challenge in the Premiership with Ange Postecoglou and Celtic nine points clear after 15 games.
Beale was a frontrunner from the off once the news of Van Bronckhorst's sacking broke with supporters keen for the highly-regarded coach to come back to the club. His appointment will prove a popular one with fans as he bids to turn the fortunes of the Govan side around following the World Cup break.
