Rangers manager hunt: Michael Beale replacement shortlist in place
Rangers sacked Michael Beale after just 10 months in charge; Steven Davis leading an interim management team of Alex Rae, Steven Smith, Brian Gilmour and Colin Stewart; Ibrox side face Aris Limassol in the Europa League on Thursday then visit St Mirren on Sunday — live on Sky Sports
Sky Sports Scotland Editor @SahilJaidka
Tuesday 3 October 2023 13:43, UK
Sky Sports News understands Rangers have a shortlist of candidates in place to succeed Michael Beale.
The 43-year-old was sacked on Sunday, however, as part of the club's succession planning process an evolving list of options has been in place for a number of months.
It is understood Rangers' planning was not related to performances or results under Beale, and is normal practice for clubs to be prepared for any eventuality.
CEO James Bisgrove will remain in the UK this week to continue working on the process to find a new manager, rather than attend Thursday's Europa League game at Aris Limassol — and is working on the hunt alongside chairman John Bennett and senior club executives.
Several candidates are believed to have shown interest in the role, including the likes of Kevin Muscat, Pascal Jansen, Frank Lampard and John Eustace — however — it remains to be seen if any will be approached by the club.
It had been reported former Gers defender Muscat and AZ Alkmaar boss Pascal Jansen would be interested in speaking to Rangers, but one source in Holland has suggested it would be very tough for Rangers to land Jansen — with the Dutch side second in the Eredivisie.
Sky Sports News can confirm the likes of former Chelsea boss Graham Potter and Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe are not under consideration.
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