• Joe Brophy, Senior Features Writer

• Published: 22:12, 1 Nov 2025
• Updated: 22:12, 1 Nov 2025

Steven Gerrard has admitted that everything 'had to be perfect' for him to manage Rangers again after rejecting a return to the club.

The Gers were close to reaching a full agreement with their former boss to take over from the sacked Russell Martin.

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Gerrard withdrew his interest in a return to the club before Rangers moved onto Rohl

However, Gerrard pulled out of the running to become the Scottish giants' new boss on Saturday evening.

talkSPORT reported that the Liverpool legend was doubtful that this was the correct time to make a comeback to Ibrox.

The 45-year-old also had doubts over the club's sporting structure, with Danny Rohl eventually being appointed as Rangers' new boss.

Gerrard has now broken his silence on the recent saga by explaining his reasons for ultimately rejecting a dramatic return to Glasgow.

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Speaking to TNT Sports on Saturday evening, he revealed: "In terms of Rangers, very close.

"I had some really positive and interesting talks with the owners. It felt a bit rushed to...