Kevin Muscat‘s Potential Rangers Appointment Could See neil McCann Return as Interim Manager
Reports suggest that Kevin Muscat possesses an advantage over other candidates being considered for the Rangers manager position due to his existing connection with the club and its supporters. Muscat enjoyed a prosperous, though brief, playing spell at Ibrox during the 2002/03 season, securing a domestic treble in his 22 appearances.
Despite the passage of time, this past success still holds weight with the Rangers fanbase. Moreover, sources indicate Muscat previously identified former teammate neil McCann as a potential assistant should he have been appointed manager two years ago.
The pair are understood to maintain a close relationship to this day. This connection could facilitate a solution to the timing challenges surrounding Muscat’s current role with shanghai, as he may be required to remain there until the conclusion of the Chinese season on November 22nd.
Should muscat’s immediate departure prove unfeasible, McCann could step in as an interim manager to maintain stability. McCann recently left Rangers alongside Barry Ferguson after serving as part of the interim staff for the final three months of last season, giving him recent familiarity with the current squad.
His prior managerial experience, coupled with his knowledge of the players’ strengths, weaknesses, and personalities from his recent time at the club, makes him a logical choice. The suggestion is that appointing McCann on a temporary basis would be a more suitable option than tasking Under-19s coach Stevie Smith with navigating upcoming crucial fixtures, including a home match against Dundee United this Saturday and challenging contests in both European competition and the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic.
The possibility of McCann initially taking the reins, followed by Muscat’s arrival, is being viewed as a potentially effective solution.
