STEVEN GERRARD HAS rejected speculation he could leave Rangers for Derby County should Frank Lampard be appointed by Chelsea.
Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge as the successor to Maurizio Sarri is reportedly close despite his single season of experience with the Rams.
And former England team-mate Gerrard is said to be on Derby’s list of targets should Lampard’s move to Chelsea be completed.
The Rangers manager, however, insisted he is not looking to leave the Glasgow giants after helping to narrow the gap on Celtic last term.
“Yes, I’m aware of it but there’s nothing to say on it,” Gerrard told Sky Sports of the speculation.
I’m very happy here, it’s a privilege to be the Rangers manager. My focus is on the up and coming season.
“It’s very similar to when there’s noise around players. I ask the players to stay focused on the job and that is what I will continue to do. There is nothing really to add to that.
“Nothing has changed in my mind. I was very lucky and appreciative of the opportunity I got 12 months ago.
I’m delighted to be at Rangers, managing one of the biggest clubs you can manage, so nothing has changed in terms of my focus.”
Rangers finished second behind Celtic last term and lost to Aberdeen in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.
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Steven Gerrard’s Derby just doesn’t quite sound the same.
If he goes Rangers might get Gazza in to replace him.. He was video’d at the weekend singing f##k the Pope and the IRA.. That’s the kind of stuff they love
@David Garland: What they love more is beating Celtic and SG knows it. He knows he can outdo Lennon over a season too.
@David Garland: to be fair, he’s right. F*ck the pope and the ira.
@David Garland: I also have no problem with anyone singing that. The current pope and many before him have facilitated mass paedophilia and protected the sick, evil bast**** that destroyed the lives of innocent children. The IRA are responsible for the murders of countless innocent people, including children… so f**k them too.
@Darach Malone: when he first moved up I would’ve laughed at the idea of Rangers finishing top but there has been a massive regression in Celtic since Rodgers left and Gerrard is slowly improving his team. I think it’ll be a close run title this year with maybe Celtic winning it (they won’t win the treble again), but Rangers under Gerrard should definitely stop a 10 in a row happening and I think he’d then consider moving back to England.
@John Black: celtic were rank last season long before the rat left.
@Glenn k ☘☘: Celtic were bang average before BR left as Glenn asserts above. The worst thing to happen to Celtic was Rangers demotion down the leagues. They kept each other honest for years and that led to some successful nights in Europe. Once Rangers left , the SPL became wholly uncompetitive, as did Celtic gradually in Europe. SG knows he’s damn close to breaking their monopoly.
@Darach Malone: Celtic arnt competitive in Europe because they get a fraction of the money the EPL sides get.. Celtic have to play four rounds to even get into the group stages, European Football has turned into a farce. Liverpool won it this year and they haven’t won a league in 30 years
@The Bloody Nine:
The point of Gazza singing those songs has nothing to do with the Pope or the IRA.
It’s appealing to the anti Catholic masses that are the Ibrox klanbase. He’s a high profile former player who should know better.
He made a similar error previously and was threatened by his own admission in his documentary. Maybe this time the threat will be followed through.
@Henry Toye: “Gazza should know better”? Gazza is really unwell – he’s mentally unstable, a chronic alcoholic and apparently also addicted to cocaine. Knowing better about singing songs is the least of his worries. Leave off on the judgement
Cmon the celts
‘One of the biggest clubs you can manage’, ha ha ha ha ha, thats a good one…..
I life line for Lennon …SG knows Rangers have no money ..derby will a few bob from Chelsea and SG will be only one step away premiership
Stevie’s Loyal
Gerrard to Newcastle?!