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Al-Ittihad v Al-Ettifaq - Saudi Pro League

Gerrard urged to ignore cliche amid fresh Rangers links

A former Premier League legend has urged Steven Gerrard to ignore an old football cliche after the Liverpool icon re-emerged as the favourite candidate to land the Rangers job. The club's hierarchy are in the market for a new head coach after they parted ways with Russell Martin earlier this month. Martin oversaw a nightmare start for the Gers in the 2025-26 campaign in the Scottish Premiership.

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Gerrard turned down Rangers over 'laughing stock' fears

Steven Gerrard was keen to avoid entering a “really tough” situation after being approached for the Rangers job after the sacking of Russell Martin. The Liverpool legend was at the top of the Scottish side’s shortlist for replacements, having already had a successful spell in Glasgow. But after the club’s poor start to the season, the Premier League icon opted not to take the risk.

Besiktas v Adana Demirspor - Turkish Super League

Solskjaer approached by Rangers as Martin replacement

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be set to return to Britain in a coaching role as Rangers have approached the Manchester United legend. Only a few days ago, Solskjaer's former assistant coach at Old Trafford, Michael Carrick was linked with the managerial job at Ibrox. The Scottish giants parted ways with Russell Martin after just two months of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Ex-Man Utd star in frame for Rangers job after Gerrard says no

Former Manchester United star Michael Carrick is in frame to take over as Rangers manager after Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard decided to step away from the race to replace Russell Martin at the Scottish club. After a poor start to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw fans protesting against Martin and demanding his removal, the head coach was finally sacked from his position earlier this month.

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Revealed: Gerrard makes huge decision on Rangers return

Steven Gerrard has made his decision on returning to management with Rangers after the Scottish giants approached the Liverpool legend to replace sacked head coach Russell Martin. Martin had to step down from his role earlier this month and his disastrous reign came to a close after just 17 games.

Rangers v Dundee - William Hill Premiership

Rangers star sets sights on shock England call-up

Rangers star Max Aarons has set his sights on an England call-up despite his domestic struggles as the 2026 World Cup looms. The 25-year-old right-back insists that representing the Three Lions is still the biggest ambition of his career, and he’s determined not to let his early issues in Glasgow derail that vision.

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Gerrard in line for Rangers return after Martin is sacked

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly in line for a return to Rangers, with the Scottish Premiership giants in the market for a new coach after parting company with Russell Martin. Disgruntled supporters in Glasgow finally got their wish when seeing Martin’s disastrous reign brought to a close after just 17 games. The Gers could now turn to a familiar face in a bid to get the club back on track.

Falkirk v Rangers - William Hill Premiership

Rangers boss Martin given police escort after fan backlash

Russell Martin needed a significant police police presence to whisk him safely away from Falkirk’s ground after his Rangers team were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw, heaping more pressure on beleaguered boss. The Glasgow club have had a shocking start to the season and Martin has since been sacked, per new reporting.

SK Sturm Graz v Rangers FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

Martin defends Rangers tactics after sixth defeat of tenure

Rangers' Europa League nightmare got worse on Thursday night as they collapsed to a 2-1 defeat against Sturm Graz, leaving boss Russell Martin pointing the finger squarely at his players' mentality. Two catastrophic goals conceded in the first 35 minutes had the Ibrox side chasing shadows, and while Djeidi Gassama's second-half strike gave them hope, it was yet another evening of misery for the travelling fans.

Rangers FC v KRC Genk - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

McCoist tells Martin he's 'in BIG trouble' at Rangers

Ally McCoist has warned Rangers boss Russell Martin that he's "in big trouble" as the Ibrox crowd continues to rally against the under-fire manager. Their Europa League adventure got off to a nightmare start with a drab 1-0 loss to Genk, and the home crowd made it brutally clear they've had enough of Martin in charge. It was another chaotic night that included a VAR controversy, a red card, and the killer blow delivered by none other than a former Celtic striker.

Motherwell FC v Rangers FC - Cinch Scottish Premiership

Gerrard 'tempted' to return to former club after Saudi stint

Steven Gerrard could be "tempted" to return to Scottish giants Rangers as the Liverpool legend contemplates a return to management. Gerrard’s name is once again echoing around Ibrox as Rangers supporters grow increasingly impatient with current boss Russell Martin. The Englishman may have scraped a much-needed domestic victory over Hibs at the weekend, but his position remains precarious.

Huddersfield Town AFC v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet League One

Ex-Wrexham man Fletcher set to retire amid Hibs interest

Former Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher is reportedly set to reject interest from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian and announce his retirement from professional football. The 38-year-old has been a free agent after being released by the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned club following their promotion to the Championship last season.

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Rangers shortlist Ancelotti as Martin replacement

Scottish side Rangers have earmarked Davide Ancelotti as a potential replacement if current manager Russell Martin is dismissed. Ancelotti, however, is also under pressure at his current club Botafogo after failing to protect a three-goal lead in his side's latest slip up in the Brazilian top-flight.

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian - William Hill Premiership

Martin warned of 'obvious' Rangers replacement

Russell Martin has been warned that there is an "obvious" replacement for him at Rangers: Sean Dyche. The SPFL giants have yet to win this season, recording four draws and one defeat from five games, and speculation continues to rage about a potential change in the Ibrox dugout. Kris Boyd believes Dyche is the ideal candidate.

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian - William Hill Premiership

Martin blasted for taking Rangers swimming in 'freezing' Loch Lomond

Russell Martin’s turbulent start as Rangers manager plunged into fresh chaos after he dragged his struggling squad into the freezing waters of Loch Lomond for a bizarre team-bonding session. Just 48 hours after another miserable defeat, this time to Hearts, the 39-year-old boss opted for swimming and hiking instead of the usual drills at the training ground.

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Martin torn to shreds by furious Rangers fans demanding he's sacked

Russell Martin has been torn to shreds by furious Rangers fans who have demanded his sacking following the Scottish Premiership loss to Hearts on Saturday. Rangers are winless in their first five matches of the 2025-26 campaign and are currently placed 10th in the table. After leaving Southampton last year, Martin remained without a job for six months before accepting Rangers' offer.

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Rangers deemed 'too small' for Mourinho amid PL urge

Rangers have been deemed "too small" for Jose Mourinho as the ex-Chelsea & Manchester United boss has been urged to return to England and chase a fourth Premier League title. Mourinho is once again at a crossroads in his storied career after being dismissed by Fenerbahce just 14 months into the role. The Turkish giants pulled the trigger following a crushing 1-0 Champions League play-off defeat to Benfica, a result that ended their hopes of dining at Europe’s top table this season.

Al-Ahli v Celtic FC - Como Cup

Shock as Celtic join transfer race for Liverpool outcast

Scottish champions Celtic have joined Fulham and Atalanta in the race to sign out-of-favour Liverpool star Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has been linked with a move away from the Anfield this summer in order to get more game time. Celtic are monitoring the situation of Chiesa at the Reds and could place a loan bid for the Italy international.

Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.