RFC Manager

[WATP-FOREVER 5,231]

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/978673/Rangers-news-steven-gerrard-football-manager

Rangers news: Steven Gerrard reveals why he turned to football management

After hanging up his boots following an illustrious playing career, the Liverpool legend could have moved into the TV studio and chatted about teams winning three points rather than worry about winning them himself.

But having joined Liverpool at the age of eight, gone full-time at 16 and been made captain of the Anfield giants at just 23, Gerrard has been immersed in football his whole life.

And he relishes the stress and worry of delivering results, trying to land trophies and silverware.

In his early 30s, the notion of becoming a manager grew stronger.

Now he is taking his first steps in management as the Rangers boss, but the 38-year-old has been preparing for this role for years.

Asked when knew he wanted to go into management, Gerrard said: “Probably around 32 or 33, while I was still playing, because I love the game. 

“Football has been a big part of my life. From 16 to 36 it was all that I knew – full-time football, being around top players, top managers. That’s where the education began.

“Towards the end of my career I knew I wouldn’t really be able to just walk away and go into anything else, because football is all I know.

“This is what I’ve craved since I came out of a playing kit. 

“I craved that responsibility, that pressure, that three crucial points at the weekend. The highlights of staying in cup competitions.

“Looking back at my playing career now, I feel as if I should have maybe played on for one more year.

“Not for the lifestyle in America, for the actual buzz of playing football. 

“I went there because I knew my Liverpool days were coming to an end and I knew emotionally I would have found that tough, because I used to love every single day going in and representing that club.

“So, I’d have played on for football reasons, but my wife got pregnant while I was out there in the MLS and it just made sense to come back home.”

Gerrard has already secured seven signings for Rangers. Allan McGregor has returned to the club and will compete with Wes Foderingham for the No 1 spot, while Scott Arfield has joined on a free and Jamie Murphy’s loan deal was made permanent.

Liverpool youngster Ovie Ejaria has arrived on loan while defenders Connor Goldson, Jon Flanagan and Nikola Katic are also new faces.

The Gers have also been linked with a loan move for 21-year-old Roma striker Umar Sadiq.

Having been handed the captaincy at Anfield in his early 20s, Gerrard grew into the role as team leader and believes he will be similar in management.

He said: “There wasn’t a stand-out moment. I just had that feeling. I think when I became Liverpool captain at 23, I accrued the responsibility of being a leader. And I really like that man-management side of it.

“It wasn’t natural at the beginning at 23. I probably became captain a bit too soon. 

“I took over from Sami Hyypia and there were a lot of older players around the squad, I had to grow into the role.

“Management is something that I will try and grow into, mould into and improve. I don’t want to stand still.”

Gerrard has picked up bits from managers he’s worked under at club and country and will use that as he embarks on his Rangers career.

He said: “I had been speaking to them many times, bending their ear, with many questions on how they find their roles. Trying to take things they do and try and use them as well.

“I’ll take the best things I like, the impact they’ve had on players and try and use them in my favour going forward.

“I’m also very lucky to have the responsibility and get this role so soon. I started my coaching badges in my early 30s and I’m nearly over the line to become qualified.

“Now it’s just about experience – getting that experience, growing and improving. 

“And that’s the reason why I’ve chosen the staff around me as well because I know they’ll be a great support for me.

“Whether you are a football manager or player, you learn from the good and bad.”

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The man certainly has his feet on the ground and his head held high. 

WATP

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,722]

Decent wee article. Cheers.

[gersandy 594]

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

Then, hopefully he delivers us years of success.

[Albertzz 975]

2 hours ago, gersandy said:

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

Then, hopefully he delivers us years of success.

As much as i want immediate success i am willing to afford him the time he needs although I really think we will be much improved this season.

[Walter-of-Smith 566]

Brenda will jump ship to the EPL if we hit the ground running and it just all clicks into place. They really are nothing special and have taken advantage of the bizarre situation we've been in.

We were the top scorers in the league last season and although we finished 12 points from 1st, I can see things becoming very tasty if we are clear at the top come Christmas.

Let's fucking do this.

 

[The Godfather 71,886]

1 hour ago, Albertzz said:

As much as i want immediate success i am willing to afford him the time he needs although I really think we will be much improved this season.

Won't happen at Rangers.

If we are miles behind them and not winning trophies he will be binned like anyone else. 

We don't give managers time when we are struggling especially not now they every league lost is a hammer blow 

[ForeverAndEver 71,482]

Willing to allow them 9 in a row, get that sooooooooooooooo far to fuck

[TMB 14,167]

4 hours ago, gersandy said:

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

If celtic win the 9 having beat us consistently over a period of two years you'll happily stick with Gerrard in the hope he one day comes good?  I doubt it. 

[Malvern 11,329]

1 minute ago, TMB said:

If celtic win the 9 having beat us consistently over a period of two years you'll happily stick with Gerrard in the hope he one day comes good?  I doubt it. 

Think i will wait for him to manage one game before jumping onto this band wagon.

[TMB 14,167]

Just now, Malvern said:

Think i will wait for him to manage one game before jumping onto this band wagon.

Will you wait for him to manage one game as a football manager before heaping praise on him too?  I think I'll wait before jumping on that bandwagon.

[K.A.I 36,183]

5 hours ago, gersandy said:

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

Then, hopefully he delivers us years of success.

Nupe he needs to swim not sink - he’s not getting years to learn his trade (or shouldn’t) that’s an appalling outlook imo 

[Malvern 11,329]

1 hour ago, TMB said:

Will you wait for him to manage one game as a football manager before heaping praise on him too?  I think I'll wait before jumping on that bandwagon.

You're all doom and gloom today so get a pint down you. Judge actions and ability not your own "expert" pessimism.

[gazza27 15,283]

5 hours ago, gersandy said:

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

Then, hopefully he delivers us years of success.

Fuck that.hes not up here to learn his trade,can’t believe what am reading here

[KeyserSoze 14,532]

11 minutes ago, gazza27 said:

Fuck that.hes not up here to learn his trade,can’t believe what am reading here

He’s never been a manager before so what’s he here to do. Every day he’s going to learn. 

[gersandy 594]

1 hour ago, K.A.I said:

Nupe he needs to swim not sink - he’s not getting years to learn his trade (or shouldn’t) that’s an appalling outlook imo 

I think it’s a great appointment by the board. I also think we’ll need to be patient with the guy. He isn’t a miracle worker. managers end up good only with experience. 

 

[Malvern 11,329]

1 hour ago, KeyserSoze said:

He’s never been a manager before so what’s he here to do. Every day he’s going to learn. 

We should all hope to aspire to that as each new day is a new experience.

[ForeverAndEver 71,482]

I'm guessing everybody thinks the same with Murty then?

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,722]

Just now, ForeverAndEver said:

I'm guessing everybody thinks the same with Murty then?

Yeah everybody thinks the same.

What is it we think?

[LoyalRanger86 281]

If he gets us through the Europa League qualifiers and finishes 3rd in the league do we bin him? 

[ForeverAndEver 71,482]

Just now, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Yeah everybody thinks the same.

What is it we think?

Should have been gave time as he is a new manager and learning his trade and should have been kept on.    

[With Heart and Hand 8,949]

too many folk are just startstruck over Gerrard

if they are miles ahead by Christmas and we are out of Europe and the Cups then he'll be binned and rightly so

the most worrying thing is that King is probably more star struck than some fans and wont do what needs done if it does need done

i hope he does well but just because hes Steven Gerrard doesnt mean he deserves special treatment, Rangers success of more far more importance than Gerrards managerial career, all this pish about 2 or 3 seasons now is nonsense, we should be seriously challenging this season and i expect us to win it next season otherwise its just another failure

he shouldnt have any more wiggle room than any other manager

[16BlueSherbert90 19,223]

I agree with having patience,  but not as far as even 1st season. First 6 games and then we will know this time, after watching previous management of the team.

We should even have a rough idea after first couple I would imagine. Giving the mhutants that much of an inch would be dreadful.  

But I do get the whole team building exercise.  If SG and his coaching team are worth their salt,  then pre-season will do exactly this, if the stories on RTV are anything to go by.  

As said in another thread, I'm more optimistic of SG compared to the others though.  He appears to tick the boxes in terms of what he is looking to gain and the winners mentality appears to be there as well which is a lot more than the complacent nonsense we were constantly having to listen to before.  

[Malvern 11,329]

Just sack him now and save us all time and get Pep in to sort us out. Fuck all this give him a few games shit, he's going to be crap as he hasn't done it before.

[Tiger Shaw 30,470]

 

8 hours ago, gersandy said:

I just hope we afford him the patience he deserves. He needs at least one or two seasons to learn his trade. He needs bad results, he needs bad press, he needs to build his team over a couple of seasons.

Then, hopefully he delivers us years of success.

Fuck this couple of seasons nonsense, I expect the title this season anything less is failure. 

Patience is not a luxury you get at Rangers mate.   

[Bakbear 3,586]

I expect a close run second place tbh. I want first. But if we take it down to the last 2 games of the season then he gets a reprieve for next year. 

Assuming it’s not a treble treble. If they win a treble treble the SG can do one