75% of Rangers Fans Polled Demand Steven Gerrard Return as Board Talks Heat Up | OneFootball

Rangers fans have spoken loud and clear—and overwhelmingly, they want Steven Gerrard back in the Ibrox dugout. After a period of managerial instability, supporters have shown a significant preference for the man who famously ended Celtic’s nine-in-a-row charge. Polling on Ibrox Noise shows that around 75% of the fanbase would back a Gerrard return, making him the standout candidate by a considerable margin.

This groundswell of support speaks volumes about how highly the Liverpudlian is still regarded in Govan. Despite his somewhat underwhelming post-Ibrox stints at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq, Rangers fans appear willing to look past that, focusing instead on the legacy he left behind in Glasgow—unbeaten champions, European pedigree, and a squad that played with identity and purpose.

It’s easy to see why. Gerrard’s 55-title-winning season remains the high point of Rangers’ last decade, and fans are desperate for that level of control, clarity, and belief to return. His authority, presence, and understanding of the club’s demands resonate with supporters far more than the experimental appointments that have followed.

Contrast that with some of the other names linked with the role—Davide Ancelotti and Will Still both reportedly rejected Rangers, while lesser-known options haven’t exactly inspired confidence. Gerrard, on the other hand, is a known quantity. He understands the goldfish bowl, the expectations, and the unique pressure cooker of the Glasgow rivalry.

Of course, there are legitimate concerns. Gerrard’s reluctance to commit long-term before, his sudden exit, and questions over whether he’d be allowed the budget he wants all linger. But for fans, it seems the devil they know is far preferable to the unknown. His record in Europe, his tactical structure, and the way he galvanised the squad remain fresh in the minds of a support desperate for stability and identity again.

Sky Sports has confirmed that Rangers have held talks with Gerrard over a potential return, further fuelling the fire and giving credence to the 75% figure backing him. It’s now up to the board to listen to the voice of the fans—and possibly hand the keys back to the man who gave them their greatest modern triumph.

If they do, Gerrard will walk back into Ibrox not as a gamble, but as the fans’ clear first choice.