Wanderers hold talks to appoint “unique” 4-3-3 boss

June is coming, but the Glasgow Rangers still have no standing manager. Philippe Clement was fired 96 days ago and before the club’s most important leader in recent history, the responsibility brought the right people to Ibrox.

Whenever there is a management position, there are many names associated with the relocation to Glasgow.

Marco Rose and Danny Rohl were appointed as potential Rangers managers earlier this month, but a few days later, the link went bankrupt.

Over the past few months, Steven Gerrard’s name has returned in potential Scotland.

Between 2018 and 2021, the former Liverpool captain took over a club chaos and sent them back to the top of Scottish football within three years.

Recent news suggests he won’t be the club’s next manager, but Russell Martin and Davide Ancelotti are the main candidates.

Whatever happens, getting into someone quickly should be a major priority on the board. With the preseason going to start in a few weeks, coupled with the prospect of the Champions League qualifiers in mid-July, the longer the wait, the worse the light blues could be.

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With Gerrard now out of the frame, it seems Ancelotti is the leader in the vacant role.

The Italian, who held talks with the board, is currently a free agent, has not joined his father Carlo’s adventure with the Brazilian national team.

“David is thinking [about] Ancelotti seniors said.

Davide assisted his father in clubs such as Real Madrid, Naples, Bayern Munich and Everton, with a lot of coaching experience.

The young Ancelotti is the brain behind Madrid’s tactical approach, and between 2021 and 2024 they won two La Liga titles and two Champions League trophys.

The smooth approach to the game, which means his team can play on multiple formations at will, is undoubtedly positive.

The warning is that he does not manage it himself. Although Ibrox’s pressure may be slightly different from Bernabeu’s, the desire to win each game remains the same.

If he wins the game and gets a job, it will be an all-round gambling on the board, no doubt. But, are there any better options at the moment?

Ranger searches for new manager

Now, a new name enters the competition. According to Herald reporter Stephen McGowan, the Wanderer has reportedly held talks with former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli.

The Italians left the Dutch after their Eredivisie collapsed and despite five games left, they lost to the league champion of PSV Eindhoven.

He dragged Ajax from fifth in the last season to the brink of the championship while ensuring Champions League football in 2025/26.

Farioli reportedly accused Ajax Board of “visual and timelines” of different “visual and timelines”, which is why he quit the role in the Netherlands in just one season.

When Giovanni van Bronckhorst was fired in November 2022, the former Nice manager sounded like his replacement. Finally, Michael Beale eventually took over the role. Will the situation be different in three years?

Why Rangers Must Hire Francesco Farioli

Of course, fingers will be pointed after Ajax’s major collapse in the last five games of the season. Considering that the Dutch giants endured their worst season in their memory of life a year ago, however, it was certainly a step forward, no doubt.

Journalist Lars Jesse praised the 36-year-old after leaving the club, saying: “Francesco Farioli has achieved unique achievements in Ajax. Years of incompetence, uncertainty and pain have brought back calm and structure.”

In the 2023/24 season, Ajax lost eight league games, scored 74 goals and scored an astonishing 61 times.

A year later, they may have scored four goals in the entire campaign, but the club lost only four times and hit 32 goals, a major improvement.

Farioli tends to use attacking 4-3-3 systems, which may be very suitable for the current Ibrox lineup. He will also be eager to sign himself as the club’s goal during the transfer window.

In his 54 games in charge of the Netherlands, Farioli’s team scored 115 goals, 2.1 goals per game, while he averaged 2.09 points per game.

This focus on dynamic offensive football will surely win over Ibrox’s loyalty, and they have to endure Clement’s obvious lack of style. Despite his recruitment for many years, the Italian manager has so far held impressive senior matches in his management career in all of his 167 senior matches.

Ajax’s success is approaching, which may be hurt, but it may give him confidence that he can lead the fallen giant back to his former glory.

In this regard, the role of Ranger Manager will be perfect for him. This summer, Ibrox needs a full cultural reset and only introduces people who can provide a new will to begin.

Much depends on whether Farioli wants to jump back to the popular seats shortly after Ajax leaves. If so, the board must do everything possible to convince him that the ranger is the right choice.

Like any management appointment, taking Farioli would be a big gamble – despite considering his recent experience in the top jobs at the elite club, he will certainly be less gambled than Ancelotti.