ian1964 10,413 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 GERS IN NO RUSH Graeme Murty will STAY in Rangers hotseat for Old Firm showdown against Celtic Murty has been in caretaker charge for Gers’ last two matches and could remain in the role until AFTER the trip to Parkhead RANGERS have stepped up their search for a new boss and director of football with a series of interviews. But stand-in gaffer Graeme Murty will STAY in the hotseat for the Old Firm derby on March 12, despite Sunday’s damaging 2-1 defeat at Dundee. SunSport understands Ibrox chiefs will not be panicked into making two rushed appointments. Murty has been in caretaker charge for Gers’ last two matches and it’s believed the ex-Scotland cap could remain in the role until AFTER the trip to Parkhead. Gers have league games against Inverness Caley and St Johnstone, plus a Scottish Cup clash with Hamilton Accies, before the face-off with Celtic. But the Ibrox board are comfortable with Under-20s coach Murty staying in temporary charge. They had considered bringing in a short-term boss to have an immediate impact but that will not happen now. Despite losing at Dens Park for the first time in 25 years, the board have been impressed with the job Murty has done so far. Experienced striker Kenny Miller has also had a hands-on role behind the scenes, despite his own future at the club hanging in the balance. The 37-year-old striker — who is out of contract at the end of the season — has not been officially asked to help Murty. But Miller has been trying desperately to coax more out of the struggling Gers team — on and off the pitch. That’s not gone unnoticed by the board, who are focusing on the process of talking to potential candidates to take over from Mark Warburton. Their priority, though, is to name a director of football first and they have met with a number of possible appointments. Southampton’s head of recruitment Ross Wilson is at the top of their list and regarded as the No 1 target, as reported in SunSport on Sunday. The hugely respected 34-year-old impressed Gers’ power-brokers during talks in London last week, although he could yet decide to stay in the Premier League with the EFL Cup finalists. Another candidate is Paul Mitchell, 35, who is working his notice to leave Tottenham. Brentford’s Robert Rowan has also been discussed, although it’s believed he is now OUT of the running. Gers supremo Stewart Robertson, who is leading the board’s search with backing from directors Graeme Park and Andrew Dickson, spoke last week about modernising the club by making forward-thinking appointments. But crucially he’s willing to hold off and wait to get the right men — even if that takes longer than supporters would like. Billy Davies and Alex McLeish were the early favourites but neither has been contacted, despite both being available. Dutch legend Frank de Boer is still in the frame but there are doubts he’d be willing to return to Glasgow, where he had a spell as a Rangers player. The former Inter Milan boss also made it clear he wouldn’t be able to take charge until the summer. No appointment is expected imminently as talks with a variety of contenders for both jobs are likely to continue into next week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,258 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Terrible news. We will get an absolute pasting if Murty is in charge. Edited February 20, 2017 by RANGERRAB 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,413 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Terrible news. We will get an absolute pasting if Murty is in charge. That's on the cards no matter who is in charge! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Poisoned chalice and sacrificial lamb come to mind here. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Not exactly inspiring news to read. Nothing against Murty but I don't think he is Rangers manager material. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,258 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That's on the cards no matter who is in charge! Not necessarily. A decent tactician would get a result against he yahoos. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,258 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Poisoned chalice and sacrificial lamb come to mind here. As well as someone who should be nowhere near the position of Rangers manager 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 My heart sank when I seen this. Nothing against the guy but he would never be my choice. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,150 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Not necessarily. A decent tactician would get a result against he yahoos. A decent tactician can't work with no defensive midfield players and a defence that seem to go missing more than not. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,156 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Better to let Murty get it over with. He's got nothing to lose. A new guy comes in to a debut hammering and he's off on the back foot. Murty will deserve considerable gratitude for standing on the burning deck. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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