Rangers are on the brink of ending Celtic’s long period of domestic dominance
It looks increasingly likely that Rangers will end the season as Scottish champions.
If they do put their hands on Scotland’s biggest trophy for the first time since 2011, it will be Steven Gerrard who takes the glory.
With his side 20 points clear of Celtic at the top of the Premiership, Gerrard has taken the opportunity to praise some of the men who have served time in the Ibrox dugout during their long climb back to Scottish football’s summit.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, Gerrard singled out Ibrox legend Ally McCoist.
Having scored 355 goals and won 10 titles at the club in his time as a player, McCoist endured a more difficult time after returning as manager.
Gerrard, however, believes McCoist played his part in laying the groundwork for this season’s success.
He said: “I took over this club when it was suffering some really bad results on the back of being out of the league for four years. Managers previous to me had done really good jobs putting things in place to give me a better chance, the likes of Mark Warburton and Pedro (Caixinha).
“But Ally McCoist is the one for me who really managed the club through some really tough times. When I took over, it was about trying to connect everyone a bit more and give the supporters a team to be proud of.
“Nothing will replace leading your home town club out fully but having the opportunity to be successful as Rangers manager, that’s the dream for me. It is about giving the supporters the real Rangers back.
“This is a huge institution with passionate people and I can relate to this club.
“I have had preparation for this type of intensity and scrutiny and that’s why I felt I could come and give it a good shot.”
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