Rangers Deal With Kevin Muscat Falls Through Amid Manager Search

Rangers' pursuit of Kevin Muscat as their new head coach has fallen through due to his ongoing commitment to Shanghai Port, who are still competing for the Chinese Super League title, potentially delaying his availability until December. The club had also approached former manager Steven Gerrard and ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, both of whom withdrew from consideration. Rangers are currently struggling in the Scottish Premiership, sitting sixth with only two wins from eight games, and are being managed on an interim basis by academy coach Steven Smith. The club’s chairman and executives have emphasized a rigorous and urgent recruitment process, with multiple candidates still under consideration. Despite the setback with Muscat, the club is determined to appoint a new manager soon to address a poor start to the season, including failure to qualify for the Champions League and disappointing league results. Rangers’ current situation underscores the urgent need for strong leadership to improve team performance and restore competitiveness.