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Suggestions that fresh attempts were made to change Gerrard's mind are not true, according to Ibrox sources. Gerrard turned down the chance to return, with the timing of the move believed to be behind his decision. The former Liverpool and England captain held talks with the Scottish Premiership club last week following Russell Martin's dismissal as head coach. Those discussions were thought to have gone well but the 45-year-old opted against a second stint in Glasgow.

Steven Gerrard is still revered by many Rangers fans for leading the club to the title in 2021 that denied Celtic 10 in a row, but he chose to leave for less successful spells with Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq. Former Rangers midfielder Derek McInnes rejected the Ibrox job in 2017 but has the club's fans looking jealously at what he has achieved after leading Heart of Midlothian to the top of the table currently after his summer switch from Kilmarnock.

Joe Rothwell was one of Leeds United's quietly influential players during their promotion-winning campaign last season. He played a significant part in securing their return to the Premier League, but he did not get to experience the rewards of that success firsthand. Joe Rothwell impressed at Leeds Rothwell was brought to Leeds on a loan deal last season and was initially not considered a central figure in their promotion push. However, he proved his worth at Elland Road with strong performances.

Rangers have been fined 17,291 and given a suspended supporter ban by Uefa after the "lighting of fireworks" during last month's Champions League play-off defeat by Club Brugge. The incident took place during the second leg of the tie in Belgium, which Rangers lost 6-0 after a 3-1 loss in the first leg at Ibrox. Uefa say Rangers could be banned "from selling tickets to its away supporters for the next...Uefa competition match"

"The reality is that you're expected and you need to win and being second best is ultimately unacceptable," Crichton told BBC Scotland. "They've won four trophies from six, which I think is really admirable, but ultimately for us it will be a real focus on the league title. It's the one that's been missing and we know with that comes the lure of European football."