Steven Gerrard could return to Rangers as the manager for a second time, possibly bringing Jermain Defoe with him in his coaching team.

Steven Gerrard disappointed Rangers by withdrawing from the race to be head coach, but how have their fans reacted and who do they now want in post?

Most Rangers supporters had already abandoned hopes of a title challenge. Under the beleaguered former manager Russell Martin, any faint glimmer of challenging Celtic had long vanished. At this point, is the fight for Gers simply to secure a top-two finish ahead of soaring Hearts?

Sources say Rangers are accelerating efforts to appoint Steven Gerrard after positive talks were held about a return to Ibrox.

Steven Gerrard has turned down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager, with the timing of the move believed to be behind his shock decision, as TEAMtalk assesses two other names who have been 'contacted' about the Ibrox role.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who takes charge of the Scottish Premiership club for the 150th time on Saturday, said he remains as focussed as ever on rebuilding the team and pushing them towards success.