The Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is setting a positive example to would-be managers at Ibrox.
Michael Ball has pointed to his old club Rangers after backing a former Ibrox teammate to be Everton’s next manager.
Writing in his column for the Liverpool Echo on Tuesday, Ball stated his belief that Mikel Arteta – who like him played for Everton and Rangers – ticks all the boxes should the Toffees sack Marco Silva.
Responding to Ball on Twitter, however, one Evertonian questioned how Arteta – the Manchester City coach who has no experience in a senior managerial role – could be the answer.
But Ball replied: “You could say the same regarding Chelsea & Rangers. Gamble yes but of who we’ve seen linked to us my no-1”.
Rangers are currently thriving under Steven Gerrard’s management – remaining competitive on all four fronts this season – despite this being the former Liverpool captain’s first senior role.
And Gerrard’s ex-England colleague, Frank Lampard, has made a bright start to his own managerial career at Derby County and now Chelsea.
Everton fans – should your side follow Rangers’ lead and give Arteta a chance in management?
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