Who should be the new manager?

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Ancelotti positive after Rangers meeting - but could Modric follow?

 

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Guillem Balague

BBC Sport Columnist

@GuillemBalague

Davide Ancelotti held fresh talks with Rangers about their managerial vacancy in London last week and wants the Ibrox job, with further discussions planned over the next few days.

The Italian was approached by representatives of the Scottish Premiership club earlier this month and was able to outline his vision at an in-person meeting.

It was one in a series of conversations between the Ibrox club and the Ancelotti, 35, who has been working under father Carlo at Real Madrid.

It is believed those discussions went well, Ancelotti is first choice, and that a resolution can be reached in the coming days.

Real players have heard about Ancelotti's potential destination, including 39-year-old midfielder Luka Modric, who is leaving the Spanish giants this summer but has yet to decide on his next move.

However, Rangers' ongoing takeover has slowed the process. 

Current chief executive Patrick Stewart is leading the manager search along with the existing Ibrox board. 

However, the club's prospective new owners - an American consortium involving Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises Global Football Group - and sporting director-in-waiting Kevin Thelwell are also in the conversation.

It had been thought Ancelotti would join his father in his new role as boss of the Brazilian national team, but those plans have now changed as he focuses on becoming a head coach in his own right.

Ancelotti previously assisted Carlo at Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, having been at AC Milan and Borgomanero as a player.

 

 

 

'Rangers must move fast to get Ancelotti... and maybe Modric' – analysis

Rangers are now up against the clock.

If a decision isn't reached by the end of this week - or, at the very latest, by the first week of June - they risk missing out on Ancelotti. 

The Italian has options - three other high-level opportunities - from clubs that value Ancelotti's experience, his modern approach, and ability to connect every layer of a club: from the dressing room, to the media, the ownership, and the boardroom.

That comes not only from being by his father's side at Bayern, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid, but from a personal conviction that clubs should build lasting cultures, not just chase quick wins. 

He wants to leave behind something enduring - an identity, a structure, a way of working that survives his departure.

Ancelotti envisions a technical staff built not around a strict hierarchy of "manager" and "assistant," but a group of five or six specialists, each focused on a specific area of the game. It's collaborative, long-term and methodical.

And he's ready.

 

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Luka Modric played his final game for Real Madrid at the weekend but has not yet committed to a club for next season

Those close to him describe a warm, grounded character - humble yet completely assured of his ability. He has spent years in the background, often in the shadow of his father. 

At Real Madrid, he was widely credited by players as the architect of many modern improvements. Internally, some believe Carlo wouldn't have won as much in his second spell at the Bernabeu without Davide at his side.

And the players know it, including Modric. When asked whether he'd fancy coming to Rangers, he didn't say no. 

Whether or not that's realistic, it shows the kind of gravitational pull Davide carries - backed not just by a famous surname, but by the trust of elite players.

Other players have also asked Ancelotti to take them to Scotland.

He won't be travelling with Brazil during the upcoming international window. That's telling. His immediate focus is elsewhere. He would only join his father if none of the options he has on the table come off.

If Rangers want to make this happen, they need to move fast. The logic points towards Ibrox. The fit is there and the enthusiasm is mutual. But hesitation, at this stage of the managerial carousel, can be costly.

 

 

[CammyF 9,512]

22 minutes ago, Scott7 said:

Modric really would be ending his career if he comes here. I know he’s a tough little devil but sledgehammered by September is the likely outcome.

Gazza, Laudrup and De Boer managed just fine and Modric is in that category of player (if not higher). 

 

I can't see it happening but if it did, I'd say we'd be favourites to win CL......😃

[Rousseau 12,048]

34 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

We need a young manager with modern ideas and methods. Look at Brighton & you’ll see what I mean

In Brighton's case it's the club's structure that has the modern ideas and methods rather than the manager, but I agree with your point. It's the old ideas that got us into this mess. 

[CammyF 9,512]

17 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

In Brighton's case it's the club's structure that has the modern ideas and methods rather than the manager, but I agree with your point. It's the old ideas that got us into this mess. 

Cough Davie Weir Cough......

[Uilleam 6,545]

We hear (Don't messenger shoot, etc)

 

Takeover announcement Thursday 
Management announcement Friday 

Davide Ancelotti (Head Coach)
Duncan Ferguson (Assistant Manager)
Francesco Mauri (Fitness Coach)
Simeone Montanaro (Video Analyst) 
Luca Guerra (Sports Scientist and Data Analyst)
Mino Fulco (Recovery and Performance special-ist)
Manuel Morabito (Fitness Coach)

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 17:20 by Uilleam

[Rousseau 12,048]

1 minute ago, Uilleam said:

We hear (Don't messenger shoot, etc)

 

Takeover announcement Thursday 
Management announcement Friday 

Davide Ancelotti (Head Coach)
Duncan Ferguson (Assistant Manager)
Francesco Mauri (Fitness Coach)
Simeone Montanaro (Video Analyst) 
Luca Guerra (Sports Scientist and Data Analyst)
Mino Fulco (Recovery and Performance special-ist)
Manuel Morabito (Fitness Coach)

 

Captain, Modric. 

 

Hotel, Trivago. 

[Gonzo79 15,439]

I'm at the stage where I don't really care what transpires (or when).  Just enjoying the ride.

 

I reckon it'll be next week something concrete lands.  A few days here or there won't make much difference, in the grand scheme of things. 

[Uilleam 6,545]

33 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

 

Hotel, Trivago. 

Nah. Klopp's tied up with Red Bull. 

[compo 8,108]

Really couldn't care less you all know that we'll be looking for another one come December and we'll be going through it all again.

[Gonzo79 15,439]

3 minutes ago, compo said:

Really couldn't care less you all know that we'll be looking for another one come December and we'll be going through it all again.

We're about to be taken over and get a new manager.  Not the time or place for negativity, old chap.