Former Rangers star Kevin Thomson has admitted that leaving the Ibrox Academy set up to take charge at Kelty Hearts is the “risk you have to take” as he eyes a future return to Ibrox as manager.
Thomson has been tipped as a future Rangers manager by a number of fans and the Kelty boss told how Steven Gerrard has “reassurance” for him as he quit his role as B team coach at Ibrox to join the ambitious Fifers.
The former Rangers star knows he can’t afford to fail with the Maroon Machine as they make their debut in the SPFL this season but Thomson has his sights firmly set on making a push for the Ibrox job in the coming seaons.
“I got some reassurance from him,” says Thomson, as quoted by The Scotsman. “There is only ever one Rangers manager in the world – it is probably easier to win the euro millions than be the Rangers manager.
“But why not have a go at getting there? I think there will be loads of people happy if I was Rangers manager one day. At the same time, if I fail at Kelty, and fail to progress up the leagues, then I will never be Rangers manager. That’s the risk you have to take.”
Rangers job a definite possibility for Thomson
The former Rangers star has quickly built an impressive reputation as a coach but he’s yet to really have the chance to prove himself as a manager.
His time at Kelty should give him an excellent opportunity to build on his experience at Ibrox previously and start working towards a potential Rangers return.
While any possibility of Thomson taking the reins is years down the line, Rangers fans will no doubt keep a close eye on his progress.
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