With Russell Martin fired on Sunday night, the Rangers’ next manager’s odds have been revealed. Within hours of a 1-1 draw with Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership, the former Southampton manager needed a police escort to safely exit the stadium, and the club issued a statement confirming the decision.
The Scottish Premiership campaign had gotten off to a historically bad start under his well-intentioned leadership. Rangers’ record after seven league games is just eight points out of a possible twenty-one, with one victory, five draws, and a loss.
This is the poorest league season start they have had in forty-seven years. However, because the 39-year-old is no longer involved, BetVictor has made the odds on his replacement public through the Glasgow Times.
Odds for Rangers’ Next Manager
10. 33/1 for Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate has been unemployed since England lost in the European Championship final for the second time in a row last summer. But there’s no denying that he adds a positive element to any team in world football, something Rangers seem to have forgotten about lately.
Rangers would need to move quickly to pitch their project to one of the Three Lions’ all-time greats if they were to have any chance of luring him back into management. He is a highly sought-after head coach, and teams like Manchester United are always circling in between their unsuccessful experiments at Old Trafford.
9. 33/1 Frank Lampard
After periods at Everton and Chelsea were overshadowed by external club ownership difficulties, Frank Lampard has found his footing in the Championship because to his skill for nurturing young players. The legendary Englishman is improving his tutoring abilities every week.
Although having a well-known name doesn’t necessarily translate into success, Lampard is now the best manager of any former England international of the twenty-first century and, like Gerrard, might succeed at Rangers. It is another matter entirely whether he is prepared to relinquish his position at Coventry City, who currently hold the top spot in the Championship.
8. 25/1 Michael Carrick
Despite being regarded as one of the Premier League’s most underappreciated players, Michael Carrick’s tenure as manager of Middlesbrough ended abruptly after he showed a great deal of potential the previous season. That quick burn has the potential to either make the Rangers’ management scoff at him or give him an opportunity to demonstrate that he can find some consistency.
With an emphasis on complex tactical systems like positional rotations and space exploitation, the former Manchester United midfielder would contribute composed leadership and cooperative decision-making. He has the intelligence to succeed in management with a possession-based approach; the question is whether the Scottish powerhouses will give him the time to do so.
7. 25/1 Gary O’Neil
During his time at Wolves and Bournemouth, former Liverpool academy coach Gary O’Neil employed tactics that prioritised defensive resiliency, fast transitions, and strategic build-up play. However, he is searching for a place that will embrace his straightforward yet powerful philosophy after falling for owners who had outgrown his regimented beliefs and switched to flamboyant new designs.
O’Neil is a manager with good intentions, much like Martin, but he has a far stronger belief in the way his teams should perform. He might be the most astute addition the Gers could make during the international break because of his confidence. He comes in rejuvenated and prepared for a new challenge after not managing since December of last year. His strong belief in making small, gradual progress could lead to a significant improvement in results before the end of the season.
6. 16/1 Barry Ferguson
Barry Ferguson’s unmatched club legacy makes him an appealing option for the open Rangers managerial position. He embodied the winning culture of the Gers as a former captain and record-holding player who won 13 major championships. His passion is undeniable, and his latest interim tenure demonstrated his abilities as they began the season with a four-game winning streak.
Ferguson’s extensive knowledge of Ibrox might quickly restore pride and stability amid the post-Martin chaos, even though lower-league experience tempers expectations. However, it should be noted that his strategies may come across as more reactive than proactive, and a lack of identity could result in a successful but brief tenure.
5. Danny Rohl (8/1)
Danny Rohl is a unicorn for overachieving on tight budgets because of his quick ascent at the age of 36, which was refined by renowned mentors like Hansi Flick and Julian Nagelsmann. He is a realistic target because of his availability since leaving Sheffield Wednesday in late July 2025, during the club’s ownership issues. However, the fact that this would be his second managing position indicates that there is a high risk, high return potential.
4. 5/1 Derek McInnes
Derek McInnes has managed in Scotland for all but two of his eighteen years, and he appears to be a good fit for the 49ers ownership group because he knows the ins and outs of the position so well that he could practically perform it without a blindfold.
However, assuming his new position so quickly could jeopardise his reputation, especially if things don’t work out the way he had hoped. He only took over at Hearts this summer.
3. 2/1 for Steven Gerrard
The third contender to succeed Martin is former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who oversaw the team from 2018 to 2021 before joining Aston Villa. This is possibly the most logical choice.
The legendary Liverpool player most recently served as head coach of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia for 18 months, ending in late January. Gerrard is still the last manager to win the league title at Ibrox, having done it in 2021 while he was at Rangers. With 102 points and just 13 goals given up in the league, he led the Gers to back-to-back derby wins over Celtic and led them to the championship without dropping a game.
2. Sean Dyche: 7/4 Route-one football may not be what Ibrox fans would want to see from their team, but it might be just what they need during these difficult times.
Prior to his time at Everton, when the gravel-voiced manager was frequently involved in relegation struggles, Sean Dyche established himself at Watford and then at Burnley, where he brought the team to Europa League football in spite of all odds over a ten-year run from 2012 to 2022. Although his style of play may not be visually appealing, it is brutally effective in producing outcomes.
1. 6/4 Kevin Muscat
When Gers supporters talk about the next manager, Kevin Muscat, who played at Rangers from 2002 to 2003, frequently comes up. The only player to actually frighten Peter Crouch and the only football player ever judged too aggressive to play in the Old Firm rivalry. He is currently 6/4 to play the part.
After successful stints in Australia and Japan, he currently manages Shanghai Port in China’s Super League and enjoys a solid reputation. Before the Rangers chose Belgian Philippe Clement, Muscat is thought to have been on the final shortlist for the position last year. Below are the complete odds for Rangers’ next manager:
Odds for Rangers’ Next Manager
Rank
Supervisor
The odds
15.
Rose Marco
33/1
14.
Friske, Brian
33/1
13.
Davis, Steven
33/1
12.
Hjulmand Kasper
33/1
11.
Charai, Issame
33/1
10.
Southgate, Gareth
33/1
9.
Lampard, Frank
33/1
8.
Carrick, Michael
25/1
7.
O’Neil, Gary
25/1
6.
Ferguson, Barry
16/1
5.
Rohl, Danny
8/1
4.
McInnes, Derek
5/1
3.
Gerrard, Steven
2/1
2.
Dyche, Sean
7/4
1.
Muscat, Kevin
6/4
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