BRY Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 https://www.thenational.scot/sport/23138218.rangers-sack-manager-giovanni-van-bronckhorst/?fbclid=IwAR08AGjBBc5XuoZrnMC7LGe7U27FWVNZxvcdRanHIQvJkVmRcT8BFB5UdSE RANGERS have sacked boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst after just 12 months in charge at Ibrox. The Dutchman returned to Glasgow last November to succeed Steven Gerrard in the dugout following his move to Aston Villa. But Herald and Times Sport can reveal that his reign has now been cut short after the Ibrox board made the decision to part ways with Van Bronckhorst halfway through his first full term in charge. Van Bronckhorst looked to have been given a stay of execution as the first days of the World Cup break passed without note and he celebrated his anniversary in charge last Friday. The situation has gathered pace over the weekend, however, and the 47-year-old has now been informed that his tenure has come to an end following a poor run that leaves Rangers all-but out of the Premiership title race. It is understood that assistant manager Dave Vos, coach Roy Makaay and Van Bronckhorst's support staff will also be leaving Ibrox. Supporters have become increasingly vocal as questions have been asked of chairman Douglas Park and Ross Wilson, the sporting director, in recent weeks and the decision to sack Van Bronckhorst comes just a fortnight before the AGM. The former Light Blues midfielder guided Rangers to the Europa League final in Seville last season and lifted the Scottish Cup just days later as the long wait for silverware was finally ended. The credit in the bank for those achievements has quickly run out, though, as Rangers have endured a difficult campaign at home and abroad and suffered a nightmare injury crisis that has undermined their season. Van Bronckhorst delivered Champions League football with a play-off round victory over PSV Eindhoven but then saw his side humbled as they landed the unwanted title of the worst ever group stage outfit. A record-breaking 7-1 defeat at home to Liverpool was the low point as Rangers scored just two goals and were outplayed and outclassed by the Reds, Napoli and Ajax. Those continental embarrassments were the backdrop to a difficult domestic term as Rangers struggled to put together a sustained run of performances and results in the Premiership. The situation escalated in the weeks before the World Cup break as points were dropped at home to Livingston and away to St Johnstone and St Mirren to leave Van Bronckhorst’s side trailing adrift of Old Firm rivals Celtic. And that has now acted as the catalyst for change at Rangers as the Ibrox board turn their attentions to the next man at the helm ahead of the return to domestic action next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, brypie04 said: https://www.thenational.scot/sport/23138218.rangers-sack-manager-giovanni-van-bronckhorst/?fbclid=IwAR08AGjBBc5XuoZrnMC7LGe7U27FWVNZxvcdRanHIQvJkVmRcT8BFB5UdSE RANGERS have sacked boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst after just 12 months in charge at Ibrox. The Dutchman returned to Glasgow last November to succeed Steven Gerrard in the dugout following his move to Aston Villa. But Herald and Times Sport can reveal that his reign has now been cut short after the Ibrox board made the decision to part ways with Van Bronckhorst halfway through his first full term in charge. Van Bronckhorst looked to have been given a stay of execution as the first days of the World Cup break passed without note and he celebrated his anniversary in charge last Friday. The situation has gathered pace over the weekend, however, and the 47-year-old has now been informed that his tenure has come to an end following a poor run that leaves Rangers all-but out of the Premiership title race. It is understood that assistant manager Dave Vos, coach Roy Makaay and Van Bronckhorst's support staff will also be leaving Ibrox. Supporters have become increasingly vocal as questions have been asked of chairman Douglas Park and Ross Wilson, the sporting director, in recent weeks and the decision to sack Van Bronckhorst comes just a fortnight before the AGM. The former Light Blues midfielder guided Rangers to the Europa League final in Seville last season and lifted the Scottish Cup just days later as the long wait for silverware was finally ended. The credit in the bank for those achievements has quickly run out, though, as Rangers have endured a difficult campaign at home and abroad and suffered a nightmare injury crisis that has undermined their season. Van Bronckhorst delivered Champions League football with a play-off round victory over PSV Eindhoven but then saw his side humbled as they landed the unwanted title of the worst ever group stage outfit. A record-breaking 7-1 defeat at home to Liverpool was the low point as Rangers scored just two goals and were outplayed and outclassed by the Reds, Napoli and Ajax. Those continental embarrassments were the backdrop to a difficult domestic term as Rangers struggled to put together a sustained run of performances and results in the Premiership. The situation escalated in the weeks before the World Cup break as points were dropped at home to Livingston and away to St Johnstone and St Mirren to leave Van Bronckhorst’s side trailing adrift of Old Firm rivals Celtic. And that has now acted as the catalyst for change at Rangers as the Ibrox board turn their attentions to the next man at the helm ahead of the return to domestic action next month. Nada on BBC yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Must have got a loan together to pay him off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Soon be Steven Gerrard's Rangers again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Well clear in second, made the champions league and the Europa cup final as well as winning the Scottish Cup. Tough crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRY Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hagar the Horrible said: Nada on BBC yet It does say EXCLUSIVE at the top of the article... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 What a shame. Wonder how much this will cost them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Must have got a loan together to pay him off . All the shareholders were on 2-0 Ecuador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, brypie04 said: It does say EXCLUSIVE at the top of the article... listening to Radio now, but the BBC are usualy there, but nada also on Sevco website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On SKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Sickening the way the Sportsound mob called him Giovanni or even Gio. Shouldn't annoy me but it did. Edited November 21, 2022 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Bit harsh on him. He's had poor results recently but over the piece he's won the Scottish Cup and git them to a europa cup final. They've had a load of injuries this season just like us. Gutted we never took anything off them in our recent match. They were there for the taking Edited November 21, 2022 by Hansel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Hopefully they have a new manager bounce for when they play Hibs and the sheep before collapsing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Can't wait to see the tears and snotters when Michael Beale tells them to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Just announced by STV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Just as well it's not competative league as the cheeks would be changing managers every few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Sky news now, and on Elon Musks Twatter Hope they want Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 In May they were singing his name at Hampden, 6 months later they hound him out the door. Football fans are a fickle bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Sean dyche was being bummed up for the job the other day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Sean dyche was being bummed up for the job the other day . He wont come up here, it will be the weegie livi guy or the scouse guy with slippy shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Full cycle in 12 months, funny old game. They looked pretty strong in May it has to be said, loss of those 2 players, huge difference. Add in an injury list and a killer schedule, probably any manager with so many games and that level of expectation was vulnerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Hagar the Horrible said: He wont come up here, it will be the weegie livi guy or the scouse guy with slippy shoes Can't see the fans being happy if it was Martindale. The board just have someone lined up though. The boy at QPR maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Sean dyche was being bummed up for the job the other day . A bit like Moyes, he is in no hurry to take anything that is not Premier League Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 RANGERS Football Club confirms today it has parted company with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The board would like to put on record sincere thanks to Gio for all his efforts since his appointment as manager. Arriving at the club just over a year ago, Gio led the club to a fifth European final and won the Scottish Cup last May. He also led the team to the club’s first Champions League qualification in 12 years. Unfortunately, results and performances over recent months haven’t met expectations and the decision was made today by the board to terminate the contract of the manager. The search for the new manager is now underway. Chairman, Douglas Park, commented: “I want to thank Gio for the hard work he has put in over the last 12 months and, especially, the achievements of taking the club to the Europa League final and winning the Scottish Cup last season. “Unfortunately, recent results have not met neither our nor Gio’s expectations, and we have taken this difficult decision today. Everyone at Rangers wishes Gio every success in the future.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, brypie04 said: https://www.thenational.scot/sport/23138218.rangers-sack-manager-giovanni-van-bronckhorst/?fbclid=IwAR08AGjBBc5XuoZrnMC7LGe7U27FWVNZxvcdRanHIQvJkVmRcT8BFB5UdSE RANGERS have sacked boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst after just 12 months in charge at Ibrox. The Dutchman returned to Glasgow last November to succeed Steven Gerrard in the dugout following his move to Aston Villa. But Herald and Times Sport can reveal that his reign has now been cut short after the Ibrox board made the decision to part ways with Van Bronckhorst halfway through his first full term in charge. Van Bronckhorst looked to have been given a stay of execution as the first days of the World Cup break passed without note and he celebrated his anniversary in charge last Friday. The situation has gathered pace over the weekend, however, and the 47-year-old has now been informed that his tenure has come to an end following a poor run that leaves Rangers all-but out of the Premiership title race. It is understood that assistant manager Dave Vos, coach Roy Makaay and Van Bronckhorst's support staff will also be leaving Ibrox. Supporters have become increasingly vocal as questions have been asked of chairman Douglas Park and Ross Wilson, the sporting director, in recent weeks and the decision to sack Van Bronckhorst comes just a fortnight before the AGM. The former Light Blues midfielder guided Rangers to the Europa League final in Seville last season and lifted the Scottish Cup just days later as the long wait for silverware was finally ended. The credit in the bank for those achievements has quickly run out, though, as Rangers have endured a difficult campaign at home and abroad and suffered a nightmare injury crisis that has undermined their season. Van Bronckhorst delivered Champions League football with a play-off round victory over PSV Eindhoven but then saw his side humbled as they landed the unwanted title of the worst ever group stage outfit. A record-breaking 7-1 defeat at home to Liverpool was the low point as Rangers scored just two goals and were outplayed and outclassed by the Reds, Napoli and Ajax. Those continental embarrassments were the backdrop to a difficult domestic term as Rangers struggled to put together a sustained run of performances and results in the Premiership. The situation escalated in the weeks before the World Cup break as points were dropped at home to Livingston and away to St Johnstone and St Mirren to leave Van Bronckhorst’s side trailing adrift of Old Firm rivals Celtic. And that has now acted as the catalyst for change at Rangers as the Ibrox board turn their attentions to the next man at the helm ahead of the return to domestic action next month. Maybe Robbie could do a job............. interesting and cheap. Would certainly please the aeronautical tribe who post on here....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorgilla Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 32 minutes ago, Hagar the Horrible said: Nada on BBC yet https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63535011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Section Q said: Maybe Robbie could do a job............. interesting and cheap. Would certainly please the aeronautical tribe who post on here....! No chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I give it 2 days and the new manager will be in place, they’ve clearly been looking or he’d have been emptied after the last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Worked out nicely for Sky as they have Rangers v Hibs at Ibrox on Thursday 15th December in the first game back. Not so well for Hibs I wouldn’t imagine! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Time for Neilson to move along the M8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Sean Dyche I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Gorgierools said: Sean Dyche I reckon The huns planning on fighting relegation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, briever said: Time for Neilson to move along the M8? Based on his exceptional record in Glasgow? 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Former-Socceroos manager cut from 25/1 to 3/1 to be next Rangers manager | Oddschecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ian McColl and Derek McInnis times finally arrived 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Lee Johnson and his App must be a nap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Be daft to appoint a backwards step in gerrard, I suspect the new appointments will be imminent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May one-six Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ha. Funnily enough, here's a wee poem for The Rangers, inspired by JCC: The ****ing goalie's ****ing old, The ****ing star's been ****ing sold. The ****ing striker's ****ing fat, The ****ing ground is ****ing tat. The ****ing owners are ****ing pricks. The ****ing fans are ****ing thick. The ****ing left back's ****ing cack, The ****ing manager's been ****ing sacked! Evidently Ibroxtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Beale has just started at QPR, so it wont be him, I will go for another unknown like Ange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Rafa Benitez for me, the key is for it to be as expensive a failure as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 St Johnstone has posted a twitter replay taking the ..... Can somebody post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 48 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Soon be Steven Gerrard's Rangers again Without Michael Beale? Ah well. No better than van Bronkhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Former-Socceroos manager cut from 25/1 to 3/1 to be next Rangers manager | Oddschecker Well we know who will be on the move west from us if that becomes the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Hagar the Horrible said: Beale has just started at QPR, so it wont be him, I will go for another unknown like Ange And why it won't be Gerrard, an empty shell without Michael Beale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewiseone Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Theres only one man for this job now i feel. Our very own Craig Levein. A master tactician, can pull fans, players and boardroom to work in the same direction, gets the best out of youth and can spot bargain basement players who for little outlay can go on to have successful careers and has a perpetual love in with the media enterage. Hes certainly the man im sure will be at the top of the list. A top top manager who I sincerely hopes steps in at the big hoose. Do your best Craig and be frugal with their £ 's just like you did for us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Daddy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Robbies Tackle said: Well clear in second, made the champions league and the Europa cup final as well as winning the Scottish Cup. Tough crowd. ...and had to sell their 'best ' players. If it was anyone except an 'ugly' I would have a bit of sympathy. Entitled aresholes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Did he beat the lettuce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rogue Daddy said: ...and had to sell their 'best ' players. If it was anyone except an 'ugly' I would have a bit of sympathy. Entitled aresholes! All true. Why would anyone want that job? Celtic are going from strength to strength under Popsicoglu and ultimately thats what the hun manager gets judged on. Decent compensation after a year you could say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rogue Daddy said: ...and had to sell their 'best ' players. If it was anyone except an 'ugly' I would have a bit of sympathy. Entitled aresholes! One of his main impacts as new manager was to put Calvin Bassey in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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