
Stewart Franklin: Rangers usually play some form of a 4-3-3, with a heavy reliance on our wing backs for attacking width and a single focal point in attack - often with two number tens behind the central striker.


Photo by ANDREAS HILLERGREN/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images 7500: With over 120 wins and an approximate 64.77 winning percentage as Rangers boss, it’s clear that Gerrard has found a successful style of play. He’s also very good with the media, so his transition from one of the UK’s most well-known modern era players to manager has been fairly seamless. He’s clearly a clever guy and has surrounded himself with a coaching team that he trusts and that does much of the heavy lifting. Stewart Franklin: Yes, I’d agree that those virtues remain part of Gerrard’s make up. 7500: During Gerrard’s long and storied career as a player, football fans remember him for his leadership, determination, and strong work ethic - has that translated over to who he is as a manager/coach? It was seen as a gamble, but it has certainly paid off for the most part. Stewart Franklin: One of excitement, tempered with some doubt given Gerrard’s lack of top-level management experience. 7500: Looking back at the initial appointment of Steven Gerrard at Rangers back in June of 2018, what was the perception amongst the fan base?

However, that was somewhat exceptional in terms of our defensive stats in particular, so it’s not a huge surprise to see our form dip especially with key players injured over the course of the campaign so far.Īs such, it’s a positive to still be leading the league and with a good chance of qualifying from our Europa League group. Stewart Franklin: Our position at the top of the table is somewhat deceiving as we’re not hitting the heights of last season. 7500: How’s your season going then - confident of retaining the SPFL title?
