Steven Gerrard the Manager
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[article]After a week where Rangers dropped points in the title race then lost the first major trophy of the season, qualifying for the last 32 of the Europa League has become even more important.
A draw guarantees Rangers safe passage into the knockout stages but Young Boys are the only side who have beaten Rangers in this group stage.
Feyenoord and Porto are the other two teams in the group and face each other in Portugal at the same time.
But defeat for Rangers wouldn't put the Ibrox side providing the right result happens at the Estadio do Dragao.
The initial permutations for Europa League Group G are simple. If Rangers draw or win they are through.
If Porto win they are through - or they could qualify with a draw providing Young Boys don't win.
Young Boys qualify with a win - or a draw if Porto lose.
Feyenoord are through if they win and Rangers beat Young Boys.
But there's also a way Rangers can qualify with a defeat. Should the Swiss side get the better of Rangers, then Steven Gerrard's men can qualify if Porto and Feyenoord draw.
That would leave Rangers and Porto on eight points each but the Ibrox side have a better head-to-head record after their win at Ibrox and draw in Portugal.
Similarly, victory for Feyenoord coupled with defeat for Rangers would leave both teams on eight points behind Young Boys on 10, yet Gerrard's men also have a better head-to-head with the Dutch side.
That comes after the 1-0 win at Ibrox and the 2-2 draw at De Kuip.
It would make for a nervy night but that's how Rangers can qualify for the Europa League.
The final permutations
Rangers can qualify with:
A win
A draw
A loss (providing Porto don't win their game)
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[article]Rangers and Celtic are two wins from adding a near certain extra Champions League place in 2021
Both of our biggest clubs look almost certain to enter Europe's premier competition in season 2021/22 if they can secure two more wins following tonight's results in the Champions League .
Slavia Prague's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Dortmund tonight leaves them rooted to the bottom of their group and out of Europe.
It also ends the Czech Republic's participation in Europe and means they are unable to score any more participation points for the country's coefficient.
The Czechs sit in 14th place in the table on 27.3 points with Scotland in the 15th spot on 26.375
With a win guaranteeing 0.5 points, it means two more victories would ensure Scotland finishes a place ahead.
While Croatia (19th, 24.875), Serbia (25, 18th), Greece (25.30) and Cyprus (26.250, 16th) have teams remaining in competition, only Cyprus have a realistic chance of gaining enough points to finish ahead of us.
They're 0.125 points behind as it stands and APOEL have already qualified for the next stage of the Europa League .
They face Sevilla in their final group game, a match they will likely struggle in since Julen Lopetegui's side has won all five of the previous games.
Even if APOEL can outscore Rangers and Celtic in future games another two victories would mean that Scotland would still be ahead of the Czechs in 15th - meaning that only an extremely unlikely run of results could mean we fail to secure a place.[/article]
A draw guarantees Rangers safe passage into the knockout stages but Young Boys are the only side who have beaten Rangers in this group stage.
Feyenoord and Porto are the other two teams in the group and face each other in Portugal at the same time.
But defeat for Rangers wouldn't put the Ibrox side providing the right result happens at the Estadio do Dragao.
The initial permutations for Europa League Group G are simple. If Rangers draw or win they are through.
If Porto win they are through - or they could qualify with a draw providing Young Boys don't win.
Young Boys qualify with a win - or a draw if Porto lose.
Feyenoord are through if they win and Rangers beat Young Boys.
But there's also a way Rangers can qualify with a defeat. Should the Swiss side get the better of Rangers, then Steven Gerrard's men can qualify if Porto and Feyenoord draw.
That would leave Rangers and Porto on eight points each but the Ibrox side have a better head-to-head record after their win at Ibrox and draw in Portugal.
Similarly, victory for Feyenoord coupled with defeat for Rangers would leave both teams on eight points behind Young Boys on 10, yet Gerrard's men also have a better head-to-head with the Dutch side.
That comes after the 1-0 win at Ibrox and the 2-2 draw at De Kuip.
It would make for a nervy night but that's how Rangers can qualify for the Europa League.
The final permutations
Rangers can qualify with:
A win
A draw
A loss (providing Porto don't win their game)
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[article]Rangers and Celtic are two wins from adding a near certain extra Champions League place in 2021
Both of our biggest clubs look almost certain to enter Europe's premier competition in season 2021/22 if they can secure two more wins following tonight's results in the Champions League .
Slavia Prague's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Dortmund tonight leaves them rooted to the bottom of their group and out of Europe.
It also ends the Czech Republic's participation in Europe and means they are unable to score any more participation points for the country's coefficient.
The Czechs sit in 14th place in the table on 27.3 points with Scotland in the 15th spot on 26.375
With a win guaranteeing 0.5 points, it means two more victories would ensure Scotland finishes a place ahead.
While Croatia (19th, 24.875), Serbia (25, 18th), Greece (25.30) and Cyprus (26.250, 16th) have teams remaining in competition, only Cyprus have a realistic chance of gaining enough points to finish ahead of us.
They're 0.125 points behind as it stands and APOEL have already qualified for the next stage of the Europa League .
They face Sevilla in their final group game, a match they will likely struggle in since Julen Lopetegui's side has won all five of the previous games.
Even if APOEL can outscore Rangers and Celtic in future games another two victories would mean that Scotland would still be ahead of the Czechs in 15th - meaning that only an extremely unlikely run of results could mean we fail to secure a place.[/article]
Ranger's goal at 0:39
That unbeaten home record is significant, I think. This speaks to some kind of special atmosphere and players' mentality he's been able to instill – not unlike Klopp did here. Mourinho is another one whose teams never lost at home for a long period of his career; a sure sign of a winning coach.
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Impressive but he’ll be gone long before then.
I guess he knew when he signed the extention
First thing I thought too
So Gerrard going to be our new Souness?
So Gerrard going to be our new Souness?
By that logic all United has to do is to stay faithfull to their managers and the all of a sudden becomes Alex Ferguson
Wouldn't you want that right now?
Sure, but I can't see him becoming anything but a new Moyes.
High chance of a tough opposition in the next round
Well, I am also not a fan of thinking Gerrard is a good option to take over from Klopp either. But when crossroads reached, we'll see.....
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69th minute.
I wouldn't mind seeing Gerrard manage Newcastle or a team like that to see how he can do in a more competitive league.
Gerrard's reaction to the challenge @ 5:20
So, Gerrard and Klopp share something in common regarding 'getting manager's sacked' 😛
[article]Rangers Europa League opponents Braga plunged into chaos as 'Steven Gerrard curse' bites
Braga have announced that they've sacked manager Ricardo Sa Pinto ahead of their Europa League clash with Rangers .
The Portuguese side won their group to progress to the last 32 but their form in the Primeira Liga has been poor.
Braga have lost their last two games in the league to sit in eighth place but only seven points off the relegation zone.
Despite a 4-1 win over Pacos de Ferreira in the Portuguese Cup on Sunday they have decided to fire their manager as a result.
A statement reads: "SC Braga announces the termination of the contract of head coach Ricardo Sá Pinto, as well as his assistants Rui Mota and Guilherme Gomes.
"SC Braga thanks Sá Pinto and his team for the commitment and dedication with which they have served the club, while noting their good times, especially in the UEFA Europa League , and also expressing their best wishes for the future.
"The constitution of the new technical team will be announced before the squad returns to work, scheduled for the 27th."
This is not the first time a club have sacked their manager before playing Rangers, with fans even referring to the phenomenon as the ' Steven Gerrard curse'.
In the Europa League group stages Feynoord coach Jaap Stam resigned and was replaced with former Ibrox boss Dick Advocaat.
Hearts sacked Craig Levein just days before a Betfred Cup semi-final with Rangers and Boxing Day opponents Kilmarnock currently have Alex Dyer in interim charge after sacking Angelo Alessio last week.
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[article]Rangers Europa League opponents Braga plunged into chaos as 'Steven Gerrard curse' bites
Braga have announced that they've sacked manager Ricardo Sa Pinto ahead of their Europa League clash with Rangers .
The Portuguese side won their group to progress to the last 32 but their form in the Primeira Liga has been poor.
Braga have lost their last two games in the league to sit in eighth place but only seven points off the relegation zone.
Despite a 4-1 win over Pacos de Ferreira in the Portuguese Cup on Sunday they have decided to fire their manager as a result.
A statement reads: "SC Braga announces the termination of the contract of head coach Ricardo Sá Pinto, as well as his assistants Rui Mota and Guilherme Gomes.
"SC Braga thanks Sá Pinto and his team for the commitment and dedication with which they have served the club, while noting their good times, especially in the UEFA Europa League , and also expressing their best wishes for the future.
"The constitution of the new technical team will be announced before the squad returns to work, scheduled for the 27th."
This is not the first time a club have sacked their manager before playing Rangers, with fans even referring to the phenomenon as the ' Steven Gerrard curse'.
In the Europa League group stages Feynoord coach Jaap Stam resigned and was replaced with former Ibrox boss Dick Advocaat.
Hearts sacked Craig Levein just days before a Betfred Cup semi-final with Rangers and Boxing Day opponents Kilmarnock currently have Alex Dyer in interim charge after sacking Angelo Alessio last week.
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[article]Gerrard aims brutal dig at Man Utd in cheeky response to Liverpool question
Steven Gerrard has downplayed the significance of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United, due to the latter’s fall from grace.
The former Liverpool captain is preparing to manage his Rangers side in the Old Firm against Celtic on Sunday, and was asked about its comparison to the great rivalries he used to play in for his boyhood team.
He suggested that clashes between Liverpool and Manchester United are not as fiercely competed as those against Everton, but couldn’t resist poking fun at his former rivals.
“I suppose it has many similarities, but it’s not necessarily a derby match, Liverpool v Manchester,” he said. “I think the rivalry comes from success – they’re the two most successful teams in England, so that’s another similarity to up here in the Old Firm.
“I think the Liverpool v Everton derby match is more similar in terms of the bitterness and the hatred, and the bragging rights in the local community. But Manchester’s one hour and forty minutes away… and obviously Manchester United are not at the top of the table any more, so there’s another difference for you.”[/article]
Steven Gerrard has downplayed the significance of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United, due to the latter’s fall from grace.
The former Liverpool captain is preparing to manage his Rangers side in the Old Firm against Celtic on Sunday, and was asked about its comparison to the great rivalries he used to play in for his boyhood team.
He suggested that clashes between Liverpool and Manchester United are not as fiercely competed as those against Everton, but couldn’t resist poking fun at his former rivals.
“I suppose it has many similarities, but it’s not necessarily a derby match, Liverpool v Manchester,” he said. “I think the rivalry comes from success – they’re the two most successful teams in England, so that’s another similarity to up here in the Old Firm.
“I think the Liverpool v Everton derby match is more similar in terms of the bitterness and the hatred, and the bragging rights in the local community. But Manchester’s one hour and forty minutes away… and obviously Manchester United are not at the top of the table any more, so there’s another difference for you.”[/article]
Haha.
Funny the way Gerrard could easily walk over to their coaching staff around the side but purposely goes back in the middle to be pulled away.
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