A bizarre rumour has emerged claiming Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh went back to Steven Gerrard on Sunday to ask again if he would take the job. The claim, doing the rounds online, says Gerrard once more turned him down, apparently reluctantly. Whether true or not, this story has caused quite the stir among Rangers fans.
A strange sense of desperation
If there is any truth in this, it reeks of desperation from Cavenagh. Going back to Gerrard after being told no once is a strange move for any Rangers chairman. Doing it again, especially so soon after, would show he either panicked or felt a wave of doubt about his current direction. It would also highlight just how big a hold Gerrard still has over the Rangers fanbase. Many still see him as the man who ended Celtic’s dominance and brought back pride. So Cavenagh, even if desperate, may have felt some of that same pull.
A touch of understanding
On the other hand, if Cavenagh really did approach Gerrard again, it could show something rare from a Rangers owner. It might show a man who finally gets it. Fans have made it clear they wanted Gerrard. Social media, forums, polls and podcasts all echoed that view. Perhaps Cavenagh realised that appointing Gerrard again could have bought him time, softened criticism and rebuilt some trust. He may have seen it as a way to unite a divided club. Even if Gerrard declined again, the effort might show that the chairman at least tried to align with fan sentiment.
Scepticism remains strong
Still, most fans will treat this rumour with caution, as Sky Sports has already confirmed Gerrard turned Rangers down once. There is no solid evidence of a second meeting. It could easily be another round of online gossip. But if it did happen, the implications are significant. It would mean Cavenagh is still unsure of his next move and aware that the managerial search has not gone well. It would also mean Gerrard has now turned Rangers down twice, both times after direct talks. That leaves Cavenagh exposed, without the man he clearly wanted and facing mounting fan pressure to deliver a credible alternative.
Whether true or false, the idea that Cavenagh went back to Gerrard on Sunday reflects the uneasy state of Rangers right now, with The Guardian already reporting Rangers are exploring other names like Danny Rohl. The club stands at a crossroads again, searching for stability while the fans demand leadership. ESPN has reinforced how Gerrard remains a shadow over Ibrox, the manager who brought success but won’t return. Cavenagh may have tried, failed, or done nothing at all. But either way, this rumour sums up the confusion surrounding Rangers at this moment in time.