Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has been installed as the early bookies' favourite with Betfair for a sensational Ibrox return.
The former Liverpool and England hero departed the club last year for a crack at the English Premier League with Aston Villa - but has since been axed like Giovanni van Bronckhorst and is now on the lookout for a new job. He successfully ended Celtic's bid for 10-in-a-row during his time at Ibrox and has been priced at 2/1 favourite for a second stint.
His No2 and the very highly-regarded Michael Beale, currently in charge of English Championship outfit QPR, is next in line at 4/1 while Sean Dyche is an 8/1 shot for the vacant Ibrox role with the 51-year-old out of work since leaving Burnley. Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Steven Gerrard is the 2/1 favourite to make a sensational return as Rangers manager after Giovanni van Bronckhorst was sacked on Monday. QPR boss Michael Beale is 4/1 to replace the Dutchman, with Sean Dyche 8/1. Meanwhile, bold punters could back former Celtic manager Neil Lennon at 33/1 to take over at Ibrox.”
