Rangers US Owners Accelerate Manager Hunt Amid Ancelotti, Martin Candidacies

Following the recent American takeover of Rangers Football Club, the search for a new manager is nearing its conclusion with Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin as the leading candidates. Steven Gerrard, once considered the front-runner, withdrew due to family commitments, leaving the club to choose between Ancelotti, who lacks managerial experience, and Martin, who has Premier League experience and some knowledge of Scottish football. New sporting director Kevin Thelwell emphasized the urgency of the appointment, aiming to finalize the decision within days to prepare the team for the upcoming season. Former chairman Dave King cautioned that appointing a manager without experience in Scottish football poses significant challenges due to the unique demands of the local environment, but expressed confidence in the new owners' ability to manage this risk. The club is also undergoing changes in its technical staff, with new appointments aiming to support the managerial transition. Overall, Rangers are focused on building a winning culture to challenge Celtic, who have dominated the Scottish league recently.