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Kieran McKenna is reportedly being considered for the Celtic job. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Celtic next manager: 2 surprise names linked, ex-Manchester United coach

Rangers striker Fashion Sakala celebrates scoring his second in the 3-0 win over St Mirren. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Rangers final word: Summer revolution but St Mirren starters have role to play

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is dejected as relegation is confirmed with defeat at Motherwell. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Jim Goodwin reacts to Dundee Utd relegation and reveals his 'first port of call'

Jim Goodwin is dejected during Dundee United's 2-1 loss at Livingston. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Wild Wednesday: Fixture card to savour as Euro battle meets Mecca of Madness

Aberdeen goalkeeper Kelle Roos had words with Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet before the penalty miss.

Aberdeen goalie Roos reveals his conversation with Hibs' Nisbet before penalty

A banner for PFA Scotland Player of the Year nominee Kevin van Veen before the Motherwell's Premiership match against Kilmarnock. Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group

Van Veen on Motherwell records, fan adoration, and peer recognition

Kevin van Veen is a massive fan favourite of the Motherwell faithful. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Why Kevin van Veen would deserve Player of the Year despite Celtic competition

Motherwell forward Kevin van Veen shakes Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi's hand after the 1-1 draw at Parkhead.

Van Veen bares all in revealing interview - how to stop Celtic and his future

Kevin van Veen scored twice for Motherwell against Hibs.

What Van Veen said to Hibs keeper Marshall in war of words

Marcel Siem poses with the trophy after winning the Hero Indian Open at DLF Golf and Country Club. Picture: Sajjad Hussaian/AFP via Getty Images.

Siem wins Hero Indian Open as Walker records best DP World Tour finish

Fashion Sakala believes Rangers are a superior team to Celtic.

Rangers 'a far better club' than Celtic as Sakala reveals how he will prove it

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has acknowledged Michael Beale's Rangers impact but believes Giovanni van Bronckhorst's endeavours deserve appreciation. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Building statues to the guy' - Celtic's Postecoglou Rangers praise

Aberdeen have signed goalkeeper Jay Gorter on loan from Dutch champions Ajax. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Aberdeen sign highly-rated prospect from Ajax and confirm return of loan player

Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Celtic eye major sell-on fee as Madrid 'make enquiry' for €50m-rated former star

Rangers defender Connor Goldson applauds the away fans after the dramatic 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Goldson makes 'six weeks ago' confession and admits 'it hasn't been nice'

Rangers legend Brian Laudrup saw a Walter Smith similarity in the Michel Beale's words since being appointed Rangers boss . (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

The one position Rangers 'urgently' need to sign revealed by ex-Ibrox hero

Michael Beale said his visit to Ibrox last month was not designed to put pressure on Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who was sacked just over a week later.

Beale responds to Rangers 'disrespect' claims about Ibrox visit

Michael Beale has taken the reins at Rangers, replacing Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers boss Michael Beale given transfer assurance

Giovanni van Bronckhorst was sacked by Rangers on Monday.

Van Bronckhorst breaks silence on Rangers sacking - 'difficult circumstances'

Michael Beale is leading the race to become the next manager of Rangers. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Michael Beale to Rangers smacks of Ibrox board not knowing where else to turn

Rangers are set to approach Michael Beale to become the club's new manager. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers pinpoint No.1 manager target and set to make approach

Beale was on Steven Gerrard's coaching staff at Ibrox and was credited with being a key figure behind the scenes. Followed him to Aston Villa last November before taking his first steps into management with QPR earlier this year. Recently turned down the chance to manage Wolves.

Rangers manager odds: Beale favourite as big name EPL bosses enter frame

Michael Beale, a former Rangers coach who is currently at QPR, is the favourite to be the next Ibrox manager after the sacking of Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Five viable candidates emerge but Beale's Rangers credentials strongly endorsed

Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson now has his work cut out to ensure the club's next manager does not suffer the same fate as Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Focus falls on Rangers' Wilson following Van Bronckhorst's demise

Rangers are searching for a new manager after sacking Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watch: Bielsa and Martindale are viable next Rangers manager candidates

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is among the candidates to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers next manager: Six candidates to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst

Rangers have confirmed the sacking of Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers explain 'difficult' Giovanni van Bronckhorst sacking

Rangers have decided to sack manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst to be sacked as Rangers call time on managerial reign

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is under pressure. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss speaks on transfers as club legend makes 'sizeable rebuild' claim

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen has been linked with vacancies at Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen in the past year.

Knutsen responds to Ibrox speculation - I do not answer any telephone calls'

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves the stadium after the 1-1 draw with St Mirren on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Van Bronckhorst is out of road at Rangers with costly Ibrox overhaul required

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves the SMiSA Stadium after the 1-1 draw with St Mirren.

Tensions clear to see at Rangers as critical week begins for Van Bronckhorst

Rangers' Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves the SMiSA Stadium after a cinch Premiership match against St Mirren.

Rangers board and Van Bronckhorst to hold talks - 'I have no fear'

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst presided over another poor result for Rangers.

Rangers board left with huge decision to make after draw with St Mirren

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 09: The musical accompanied for Rangers Remembrance commemoration felt jarring. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers-Hearts reaction: van Bronckhorst needs a host of different personnel

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst on the touchline during the 1-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Ryan Kent hailed as Rangers boss plays down personal significance of Hearts win

Rangers' Malik Tillman celebrates scoring the only goal of the match in the 1-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Rangers ease pressure on Van Bronckhorst but win over Hearts fails to lift gloom

Rangers host Hearts at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers v Hearts: Kick-off time, how to watch, referee and VAR officials

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he only needs to look at what is happening in the world to retain his perspective in the face of being assailed from all quarters over his team's form dive. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss Van Bronckhorst calls out 'stupid' Laudrup comment

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is under pressure following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to St Johnstone. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Van Bronckhorst defiant over his Rangers future: 'I can turn it around'

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's position as Rangers manager is under intense scrutiny.

'Give Gio time': Rangers boss gets support with board likely to stand by man

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is coming under intense pressure.

Commons says Rangers boss 'has nothing more to offer'

Rangers' Ryan Kent cuts a downbeat figures as the winger has often across a season in which his manager concedes decisive scoring moments have eluded him. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ryan Kent told 'he has to score more' but Rangers boss won't change his position

Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits Rangers could be forced to sign as many as 10 players next summer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers transfers: Possible 10 new additions and who has the final say

Rangers defender James Sands during the 3-1 defeat to Ajax at Ibrox. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers players 'surprised' by Champions League gulf, admits defender

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 29: Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst hailed the most complete performance of the season from his team as Aberdeen were taken apart. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Why Rangers 'needed win for so many reasons' - but two major injury concerns

Rangers' John Lundstram celebrates scoring the second goal against Aberdeen.

Rampant Rangers make mockery of Aberdeen's pre-match bravado

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa after a 3-0 defeat at Fulham. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Under-pressure Rangers manager Van Bronckhorst calls for "perspective"

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst on the touchline during the 3-0 defeat to Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Van Bronckhorst brushes off Napoli loss as he moves into dare-not-lose territory

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst shakes hands with Napoli striker Giovanni Simeone who struck twice in the 3-0 win. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Van Bronckhorst insists Rangers gave Napoli 'really good game' despite 3-0 loss

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst reacts during a Premier Sports Cup match between Rangers and Dundee at Ibrox Stadium, on October 19, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.

'You don’t cope': Van Bronckhorst opens up on prospect of being sacked in career

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Celtic counterpart Ange Postecoglou gave differing views on the introduction of VAR in Scottish football. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers bosses in starkly different views on VAR in Scottish football

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa after a 3-0 defeat at Fulham. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Van Bronckhorst backs Gerrard to become 'better manager' after Villa sacking

Rangers defender Connor Goldson was injured against Liverpool in the Champions League last week. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Positive news on Goldson injury but Yilmaz a doubt for Livingston

James Tavernier and Kemar Roofe are both fit for Rangers to face Dundee in the League Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss provides injury update as he confirms rotation

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst looks dejected during the 7-1 defeat by Liverpool at Ibrox.

Van Bronckhorst has no answers for Rangers joint-heaviest defeat

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