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The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Rangers hero set to land permanent role after managing foreign side to cup glory

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Kenny Miller is set to get the nod to take charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv for the new season after convincing the Israeli club he should get the job.

The former Old Firm and Scotland star guided the club to Israeli Cup glory after he took over from Ronny Deila as caretaker manager.

Former Celtic boss Deila quit following accusations of sexually harassing a taxi driver in Israel and his No.2 Miller stepped up.

And reports in Israel have stated that Miller has won the battle to be named as permanent boss, with the team set to resume pre-season training soon.


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The ex-Hibs and Wolves ace made it clear that he would love to be offered the job on a full-time basis and revealed leading Maccabi to cup success after they beat Hapoel Beer Sheva in the nation's showpiece final.

He said: "I have made no secret that if the club offered me something here, I would love to stay on. I have really enjoyed my time here and the challenge of taking over as coach.

"But I fully accept it's up to the club. They might have their own plans for the future. I could not have asked any more of the players since I took over. We went through a difficult season with a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.

"The goal was to finish with a title, and we achieved it.”

Miller has previously managed Livingston and been a caretaker boss of Falkirk four years ago.

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