October 3rd 2023.
Frank Lampard is reportedly in the running to become Rangers' next manager. After parting company with Michael Beale, the Scottish club has begun their search for his successor.
The 43-year-old was sacked by Everton earlier this year and then returned to Chelsea on an interim basis for the final 11 games of the season. His time at the Premier League giants was a disaster, with the team finishing in a dismal position.
Lampard is said to be interested in the Rangers job but wants to know more about the club's future plans, having experienced toxic environments at both Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge.
The Englishman revealed on Monday Night Football that he was taking some time out of the game to recharge and enjoy things he can't do when he's working. He said, "It’s important that you try and find the time out of the game to recharge a bit and enjoy things you don’t get the chance to do when you’re working."
He added, "There’s a balance of feeling fortunate of working in the Premier League, the expectations are great from the outside, any manager puts an expectation on themselves. It’s not always easy because you want to be the best you can be but when you’re out of a job that’s your time to come away, take some perspective and realise family is the real positive of that side."
Rangers have several other contenders for the position, including Kevin Muscat, Jesse Marsch, Graham Potter, Ralph Hasenhuttle, Kjetil Knutsen, Marco Bielsa, Gennaro Gattuso, and Scott Parker. AZ Alkmaar coach Pascal Jansen and Philippe Clement, who most recently coached Monaco before being sacked in June, are also in the running.
All in all, Rangers have a number of interesting options for their next manager. With Lampard interested in the job and his impressive managerial career, the Scottish club will surely consider him as one of their top candidates.
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