glasgowrangersno1 468 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Rangers have held discussions with former Brentford boss Mark Warburton about the manager's job at Ibrox.Warburton, 52, is believed to be one of a number of candidates being considered along with current boss Stuart McCall.Former Rangers captain David Weir, who assisted Warburton at Brentford, has also been spoken to.The Ibrox side will be in the Scottish Championship next season after losing the Premiership play-off final against Motherwell.McCall's side lost 6-1 over two legs against his former club, allowing the Fir Park outfit to preserve their Premiership status.The 50-year-old former Rangers player returned to Ibrox as manager in March, taking over from Kenny McDowall, and guided the side through the play-off quarter-final and semi-final after they finished third in the Championship.He has stated his desire to stay in the job.Former Enfield and Boreham Wood defender Warburton joined Brentford as first-team coach in 2011 and took over as manager following Uwe Rosler's departure in late 2013.Mark WarburtonMark Warburton left Brentford after their play-off semi-final defeatRangers have held discussions with former Brentford boss Mark Warburton about the manager's job at Ibrox.Warburton, 52, is believed to be one of a number of candidates being considered along with current boss Stuart McCall.Former Rangers captain David Weir, who assisted Warburton at Brentford, has also been spoken to.The Ibrox side will be in the Scottish Championship next season after losing the Premiership play-off final against Motherwell.McCall's side lost 6-1 over two legs against his former club, allowing the Fir Park outfit to preserve their Premiership status.The 50-year-old former Rangers player returned to Ibrox as manager in March, taking over from Kenny McDowall, and guided the side through the play-off quarter-final and semi-final after they finished third in the Championship.He has stated his desire to stay in the job.Former Enfield and Boreham Wood defender Warburton joined Brentford as first-team coach in 2011 and took over as manager following Uwe Rosler's departure in late 2013.Rangers manager Stuart McCallMcCall is keen to stay with RangersPromotion from League One to the Championship followed at the end of season 2013-14.However, the Bees announced in February that Warburton would depart at the end of the season. Dutchman Marinus Dijkhuizen was appointed Brentford's new head coach on Monday.Speaking about Rangers on Monday, Warburton said: "From my point of view they are a massive club."I have huge respect for the size of the club and the fan base at Rangers. Who wouldn't?"I am well aware of the tradition and history of the club so I would never be anything other than absolutely respectful of a club of that stature." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionMen 411 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Get it sorted this week, we don't have time for a drawn out process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 This was a few weeks ago and just a few things added to make it look like since Sunday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 This is not the CV of a man I'd expect to be the favourite candidate of our fanbase, with only 18 months experience as a manager and about the same as first team coach by the age of 52.What is the special magic that makes him the leading candidate for so many?His record doesn't appear any better than McCall's.His approach does seem enthusiastic and thorough, but is that enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Azure 1,414 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Really don't know what any of the exitement is about appointing this guy? Should we not be casting our net wider than this?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,333 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm not entirely sure what the fuss is about Warburton either to be perfectly honest, he did a fine job at Brentford but it was his first gig, he's getting on a bit too, he isn't doing anything different to what a lot of guya have done in recent years, clubs who go up from League One often do well in the Championship - He's got a pretty decent record but it was one club, a club with low expectations and they're geographically lucky, they get loans from Arsneal, Spura etc due to them being a stonea throw from both clubs too.It was a Perfect Storm for him at Brentford - much tougher gig at Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooseman 889 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 My personal opinion is that he isn't what we need, 18 months as a manager of Brentford is not going to prepare anyone for the hot seat at Ibrox.We have had enough mediocrity in the management for too long we need a proven manager that can take the pressure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm not entirely sure what the fuss is about Warburton either to be perfectly honest, he did a fine job at Brentford but it was his first gig, he's getting on a bit too, he isn't doing anything different to what a lot of guya have done in recent years, clubs who go up from League One often do well in the Championship - He's got a pretty decent record but it was one club, a club with low expectations and they're geographically lucky, they get loans from Arsneal, Spura etc due to them being a stonea throw from both clubs too.It was a Perfect Storm for him at Brentford - much tougher gig at RangersIt certainly seems that way to me.Just another Cathro with not much to justify his popularity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr RFC 696 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Very excited about this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Very excited about this.Why? That's all.Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr RFC 696 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Why? That's all.Why?He's a very good manager. I've been following his story on SSN for a while and i'm shocked we're even in for him.I don't see any other name being linked with us that even has me remotely as excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseblue 145 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I mentioned in the other thread I'm Told from a decent source that this is miles from being done and that there hasn't been a formal offer . I'd expect reports that the figures will probably be miles apart to run tomorrow . It may happen but I honest think it's more unlikely than likely despite his respect and interest in the club . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He's a very good manager. I've been following his story on SSN for a while and i'm shocked we're even in for him.I don't see any other name being linked with us that even has me remotely as excited.All 18 months of it?It just seems that he lacks experience for a 52 year old.I don't think there's ever been a previous circumstance in our history where the words "unemployed former Brentford manager" and "next Rangers manager" have occurred in the same newspaper, let alone sentence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm open to the idea of somebody who's considered an up and comer purely because I don't think we are in a position to attract a more 'battle hardened' experienced manager that the fans would like tbh.If we want experience where we are is going to dictate that it would probably be somebody in the Warnock or Jefferies mould and we all know how an appointment like that would go down among the support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr RFC 696 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 All 18 months of it?It just seems that he lacks experience for a 52 year old.I don't think there's ever been a previous circumstance in our history where the words "unemployed former Brentford manager" and "next Rangers manager" have occurred in the same newspaper, let alone sentence.It's been a very good 18 months compared to say the decade that Billy Davies has under his belt.If it was Marcel Warburtoni from a small Italian side would you feel differently? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 No thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,096 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I love his TOASTIE loafs but I don't want him as Manager... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 All 18 months of it?It just seems that he lacks experience for a 52 year old.I don't think there's ever been a previous circumstance in our history where the words "unemployed former Brentford manager" and "next Rangers manager" have occurred in the same newspaper, let alone sentence.There hasn't ever been a previous circumstance in our history where we have limped into 3rd position behind an average hearts and hibs team in Scotland's second tier.We are not that footballing giant we once were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 And then been thumped 6-1 on aggregate from the team 2nd bottom of the spl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 It's been a very good 18 months compared to say the decade that Billy Davies has under his belt.If it was Marcel Warburtoni from a small Italian side would you feel differently?Davies has matched and probaly bettered anything Warburton has ever done tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr RFC 696 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Davies has matched, probably bettered, anything Warburton has ever done tbh.All i can say to you at this point is if Davies is appointed i would be completely gutted if it's Warburton i'll be very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,842 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I love his TOASTIE loafs but I don't want him as Manager... Why? The wee ones too wee and the big one doesn't fit in the toaster. Fuckin posh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 What noted and experienced manager would want to manage in the second tier of Scottish football? And also what sort of money are we talking about? Warburton and Weir are probably the level (experience and salary demands) we can expect and would be my choice from the bookies list. I do think they might be able to build a squad that can get us up and compete in the SPL, if they are given a reasonable budget. But only time would tell. Maybe a foreign manager would be good. I really don't know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan_RFC 57 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Would certainly be a good appointment if it happens. Hopefully something is announced soon, we have lots of work to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 This guy seems to get as much hype as the nonentity that is Cathro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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