It looks like another day of radio silence from Rangers on the future of their manager as he waits to find out what his future holds.
The Dutchman has flown home as the Premiership action goes on hiatus for a month with the World Cup in Qatar set to take precedence.
He's left behind a feeling of unease at Ibrox with his team miles off the pace in the title race - despite only losing to two managers domestically in Scotland in his year in the hotseat.
Gers are nine points behind Celtic in the title race and despite three Old Firm games still to play, there's little faith that they can reel their rivals in and deny Ange Postecoglou a second premiership title in succession.
Van Bronckhorst confirmed after the draw in Paisley that he's set to speak with the Ibrox board, although insisted he had no fear over his future at the club..
We'll have all the latest developments here on the LIVE blog.
Key Events
Exclusive! Rangers board still to discuss Van Bronckhorst future
The wait goes on for news from Ibrox, but will the board stick or twist?
Barry Ferguson has urged the higher-ups at Rangers to make a decision for the good of Gio and the fans.
Muscat on rebuilds and his style
Kevin Muscat has opened up implementing his style midway through the campaign with Yokohama F Marinos - and could be offering a hint at what Rangers fans could expect.
Gio van Bronckhorst remains under intense pressure after a disappointing campaign at Ibrox, and former Rangers midfielder Muscat has been touted as a potential successor.
The Australian took over from Ange Postecoglou midway through the league season and moved away from the Celtic-bound bosses style to implement his own tactics.
Speaking to Japanese outlet Soccer Magazine, Muscat admits it has been a slow build to lifting the J-League title this season after taking over from Postecoglou:
I think we were able to make various appointments throughout the season. Every team has their own way of doing things. Within that, we take responsibility and work on that style. When playing for F. Marinos, players are required to have a certain level. It means you need a level worthy of this style. And there's no reason the players aren't having fun playing our style. Everyone had a great time playing, and this season they have delivered an excellent performance.
Scotland's longest serving managers
This coming Thursday will mark exactly one year since Gio van Bronckhorst was appointed - but he is incredibly now the 17th longest serving manager in the entire SPFL after Jim McInally's departure from Peterhead earlier today.
It shows how little time you get in modern football that only 16 bosses across the 42 teams have been in their jobs for a year or longer - with Callum Davidson, Robbie Neilson, David Martindale, Malky Mackay and Ange Postecoglou the only Premiership managers to make it to that milestone.
Arbroath's Dick Campbell is the longest serving (6 years 251 days) with Dundee United's Liam Fox - who has only been in the job permanently for 76 days - already fifth from bottom.
Miller insists Beale is the man
Former Rangers striker Kenny Miller insists Michael Beale cannot be written off as a potential replacement - and claims the fans want him back.
Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as well as Ralph Hasenhuttl, who worked alongside Ibrox sporting director Ross Wilson during his time at Southampton, have been among those touted as potential options.
The pair offer more experience should Van Bronckhorst leave the club, but Miller bit back at critics of Beale.
A caller to Clyde 1 Superscoreboard insisted he would not have Beale due to the system he implemented at Ibrox alongside Gerrard, before following the Liverpool legend to Aston Villa. But Miller bit back with a blistering defence.
Halliday: 'It's no hard luck story'
Andy Halliday says the crisis Rangers are facing is one of their own making - and no hard luck story.
The Hearts midfielder knows the injuries they've had to contend with, particularly at centre-half, have been a major contributing factor.
But speaking to Open Goal he says their position isn't false - blaming their lack of bite in the final third for their failure to compete in the Champions League.
If Rangers played the (Champions League) campaign the way they can and still didn't go through, I don't think there would be any question marks over the manager's job.
The manner of the defeats has been the bigger issue.
Rangers' position just now isn't a hard luck story. I've seen a lot of people talking about the centre-half issues and it's not great. Connor Goldson's their best centre-half and I don't think anyone talks enough about how Helander's their second best centre-half.
Souttar's been injured as well so they've had a lot of issues in that area. But scoring goals is an issue, creating goals is an issue and conceding goals is an issue.
'It's more than the manager' - McFadden
James McFadden reckons the backlash on Gio van Bronckhorst has been slightly harsh - because he's not the only one to blame.
Speaking to Open Goal's fans forum, the former Scotland winger points to the fact that only Ange Postecoglou has beaten him domestically as a serious case for his defence.
But he does admit it's not been good enough by anyone at the club this season, which doesn't absolve Van Bronckhorst of blame.
It's more than the manager for me. The player needs to take responsibility.
Yes, the manager carries the can because he's the one putting them out and setting them up. Yesterday he said Rangers could have won the game after half an hour: but through what? They weren't creating chances or putting St Mirren under pressure.
It's a collective for Rangers but it just seems to have gone really bad.
On the flipside of that, Callum Davidson was only the second manager to beat him domestically, the other was Ange Postecoglou.
What every Rangers linked boss has said so far
The hot seat is a major talking point, but who could be in line to replace Gio van Bronckhorst?
Some out of work bosses haven't been shy in chatting about the job, while some gaffers have already been put on the spot.
Ferguson: Rangers need someone who knows the club
Barry Ferguson insists Gio van Bronckhorst or the next Rangers boss must bring in a coach who knows the club.
The Dutchman is facing an uncertain future at Ibrox having return to the Netherlands off the back off the draw with St Mirren, which leaves the Light Blues nine points behind leaders Celtic.
And Rangers legend Ferguson reckons the missing ingredient at Ibrox is someone who has experience of the environment of the club.
He pitched former Dundee and Inverness boss Neil McCann as a potential addition to the backroom team, telling The Go Radio Football Show:
I can think of a few players who you could bring in there that are out of a job. One that springs to mind is Neil McCann, who has obviously done a bit of management. I think players like that are needed to come in and help another manager on the coaching staff, I think it’s badly needed.
Glasgow Rangers is an institution. You are brought up on winning. You have got to win every single game. I know what it’s like, a draws not good enough and a disaster. I think that is what needs brought back into the club.
Whether it’s Gio in charge or someone else I think it’s badly needed.
When asked if he would say yes to a Rangers return as a coach, Ferguson admitted he wouldn’t rule it out. He went on:
You don’t need to ask, I think you know the answer. Rangers is my team and I was lucky enough to have the privilege to go there and captain the club. I would be lying if I said I would say no. I’m enjoying my life, it’s nice and quiet, but I do think they need people who know the club and know the demand.
Back him or sack him?
According to financial expert Ken Pattullo, they can afford to do either.
Patullo, a partner at finance firm Begbies Traynor, told Scottish Express Sport that the Ibrox side's accounts suggest there is cash there to be spent during the winter should they need it.
I can’t see why Rangers can’t go out and spend big in January whether there is a new man in charge or Gio van Bronckhorst is still there.
They have sold Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey which looks like bringing in over £30million and they will earn around £25million for getting into the group stage of the Champions League. So there would appear to me that the money is there to go and strengthen the squad.
Can Gers afford to sack Gio?
Tam McManus reckons finances might be helping keep Gio van Bronckhorst in a job as things stand.
The Dutchman has a contract until 2025 and McManus, speaking on PLZ Soccer, reckons that payoff might be just a bit too steep.
I don't think Rangers can afford to sack him. I think they're miles off of Celtic, I think the league's done. Celtic are heavy favourites to win the Treble.
Do they let the manager limp to the end of the season? I don't think the supporters are going to accept that. If it goes 12, 15 points and Celtic beat them in the New Year's game, there will be protests outside the door.
I'm not so sure they'll bag him now, I think they'll limp it to the end of the season.
Another candidate enters the field
Vitor Pereira likely throw his CV into the fray should the Rangers job open up after he was sacked by Corinthians today.
Pereira was one of the frontrunners for the Everton job before it went to Frank Lampard, with the experienced Portuguese instead heading for a second spell at Fenerbahce before his stint in Brazil - neither of which went to plan.
Speaking when he was in the running for the Everton job, the 54-year-old said talks with the Toffees went well - but furious protests from supporters, who wanted a bigger name, led to Lampard landing it instead.
I never had in my career this kind of comment about me. My CV speaks for itself but I think this criticism is not to me, it’s the environment now because the club is not in a good position.
Everton were enthusiastic about what I proposed to them. I felt in the meeting they were very positive. They have other candidates and this is the time for decisions. We wait for the decision.
The Beale option
While Michael Beale's loyalty to QPR is to be commended, there might be one or two doubts creeping in now over whether he made the right call.
His team were right up there at the top when he booted Wolves' approach out the dor, but they've been sinking like a stone ever since - taking one point from their last five games.
They'll be hoping to regroup over the break and Beale's team welcome David Martindale's Livingston to Loftus Road for a mid-season friendly in two weeks' time.
If the Rangers (Glasgow edition) job opens up between now and then, will he be viewed as a viable option?
Or is it just a bit too early in his management career for that?
Nevin unsure on Gerrard return
Pat Nevin doesn't believe Steven Gerrard will be the go-to option for Rangers if the part with Gio Van Bronckhorst.
Nevin - speaking to Grosvenor Sport - has weighed in on the big Ibrox talking point.
I'd be surprised if Steven Gerrard was the go-to option and I know he's not been forgiven by a vast number of Rangers fans. His legacy has been rewritten slightly, but in reality, I think he's a good manager.
Rangers' title chances are fading massively into the distance. Rangers and Celtic play each other in early January at Ibrox and I think by that point in time you're thinking that if Rangers don't win then they can say goodbye to the title.
Their claws are still in there but they're hanging on by the tips of those claws.
Shortest Rangers reigns
Even if Giovanni van Bronckhorst is sacked by Rangers, he wouldn't be the shortest-serving permanent manager in the club's history.
A number of interim bosses have lasted only weeks; Ian Durrant and Jimmy Nicholl managed 19 days in total between them.
But Pedro Caixinha remains the boss who was out the door the fastest. Appointed in March 2017, he was gone seven months later.
Van Brocnkhorst has four days until he marks a year in the hotseat. He's unlikely to threaten Bill Struth's 34-year reign, but it would at least be a milestone for the beleaguered boss.
Replacement betting
Should van Bronckhorst depart Govan, then who is the smart money on to replace him?
Betfair make Steven Gerrard the favourite for a sensational Ibrox return at 2/1. His former right hand man, Michael Beale, is 4/1 to come back in the top job.
Next Rangers manager betting
Steven Gerrard: 2/1
Michael Beale: 4/1
Sean Dyche: 8/1
Gary McAllister: 10/1
Kjetil Knudsen: 12/1
Michael O'Neill: 14/1
Chris Wilder: 16/1
Gio sacked odds
Gio van Bronckhorst is odds on to leave Rangers before the end of the year.
Betfair have priced the Gers boss at 5/6 to be gone before 2022 becomes 2023.
The Dutchman is under increasing pressure after slipping nine points behind Celtic going into the World Cup break.
And the money is on him not being Gers manager by the time of the next Old Form meeting on 2 january, even if he survies until the Premiership restart.
How Gio's Feyenoord reign ended
There is still a lot to fight for this season. We must secure European football through the league or through the cup.
I'm looking forward to it. At the same time, I have been thinking a lot about whether I want to stay for one or more years as head coach of Feyenoord after this season.
However, in my career I have always followed my feelings and my feeling now says that I should not do that and that's fine.
Knutsen's stance on job links
Firstly, I have Morten Wivestad as my agent. I have been clear that now I stand with my head in a pressure cooker, and things that are outside Bodø/Glimt I am completely uninterested in.
I do not want any enquiries, and I do not answer any telephone calls. I only have 100 per cent focus on Bodø/Glimt.
Kamara adds to injury woe
RANGERS have suffered another injury blow after Glen Kamara was withdrawn from the Finland squad because of a 'leg problem.'
The midfielder was the centre of controversy at the weekend after it was reported he had a bust-up with under-pressure manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst at full time after he was subbed in Rangers' 1-1 draw at St Mirren at the interval.
Kamara's lawyer subsequently denied the allegations and insisted there was no argument between the pair.
The 27-year-old had been struggling with an ankle injury last month, but was fit enough to start in Paisley having come on as a sub in his previous three games.
However, he's now pulled out of the Finnish squad for their double-header of friendlies against North Macedonia in Skopje and Norway in Oslo this week.
Suffering from leg problems, Glen Kamara and Fredrik Jensen will miss the North Macedonia and Norway matches.
Kamara could have won his 50th cap for Finland had he played in both games, but he's now been added to a huge injury list at Rangers that includes Antonio Colak, Ben Davies, Connor Goldson, Ianis Hagi, Filip Helander, Tom Lawrence, Kemar Roofe, Fashion Sakala, John Souttar and Ridvan Yilmaz, with Leon King added to it too after being stretchered off on Saturday.
Transfer summit
All the talk is of whether the Rangers manager will keep his job.
But the club are planning for January after jetting out to berlin to attend a transfer summit.
A representative is at the TransferRoom convention - an event he has attended since his days working at Southampton.
They'll meet with Euriopean clubs to discuss deals ahead of the transfer window opening in around six weeks time.
Whether Gio van Brocnkhorst will be the man to coach any new arrivals remains to be seen, however.
Tough Rangers return
If Gio van Bronckhorst does cling on to his job until after the World Cup, it may only prove a stay of execution given the run of games they face after the break.
Once everything is done and dusted in Qatar, the Light Blues host Hibs at Ibrox. Not in great form themsevles recently, the Hibees have already proved torublesome for Rangers this season.
Then it's on to Pittodrie before a long trip to Dingwall on 23 December.
Motherwell are it Ibrox five days later before a potentially make or break Old Firm clash with Celtic on 2 January.
Rangers post-World Cup fixtures:
HIbs (H)
Aberdeen (A)
Ross County (A)
Motherwell (H)
Celtic (H)
What comes next?
If Rangers do decide to part ways with van Bronckhorst, who should the Ibrox board be looking to as replacement?
KEITH JACKSON: Of all the names floating about Kevin Muscat is one of the most intriguing. But Rangers won’t want to be accused of appointing Ange Postecoglou’s apprentice - even if they believe Aussie is the best man for the job.
ANDY NEWPORT: Sean Dyche didn’t exactly pour scorn on the idea when he was quizzed about the possibility earlier this week. He’s not exactly a purist when it comes to style but he’s shown with Burnley he can work within a tight budget and has worked with Ross Wilson at Watford. Crucially, he’s a free agent and that will appeal to the Ibrox money men.
MICHAEL GANNON: Scott Parker. It might sound similar to the Steven Gerrard appointment but Parker did well at Fulham and Bournemouth, where he was harshly binned after winning promotion. He’d be another bold move but he’d need backing.
GORDON PARKS: It’ll have to be a manager who knows the market and getting value for money. Chris Wilder’s available and would be a decent candidate but the big box ticker is David Martindale.
The AGM which looms large
And you think the natives are restless now?
The looming Rangers AGM is set to be a powderkeg affair with punters earning the chance to voice their concerns over a season of woe.
But will Gio be at the top table? That remains the biggest unanswered question. Supporters want change in the dugout, of that there is no doubt but will the men in the boardroom end the Dutchman's reign?
Even if Van Bronckhorst goes then there will be major questions to answer.
And that's without taking into account the looming spectre of Dave King - the former chairman who is poised to return to Glasgow soon for a Q&A session with punters.
Rangers board prioritised returns over results
Gio van Bronckhorst hasn;t been cutting it on the park. But the focus off it seems to have been returns rather than investing in results.
That's accordig to the Dutchman's former teammate Maurice Ross. He reckons the club heirarchy have asked van Bronckhorst to rebuild a side while cashing in on it;s best talent following the run to Seville.
And that's harmed his ability to get Rangers firing as well as build his own squad with the necessaruy quality.
Who should be next?
If Gio van Bronckgorst does get the Ranhers heave-ho, who should succeed him at Ibrox?
Steven Gerrard is available, as is Sean Dyche.
David Martindale gets a shout as Record Sport's top team float their replacement picks in the Monday Jury.
Out of the pressure cooker
Gio van Bronckhorst has headed home to Holland with the Premiership on a World Cup break.
Meanwhile, the Rangers board have a decision to make on his future.
Dave King is due to fly into Glasgow ahead of the Ibrox club's AGM and is set to pile more pressure on the Ibrox pwerbrokers, who are set for a grilling from shareholders.
Rangers 'irrelevent'
The lack of action either way by the Rangers board has rendered them irrelevent.
That's record Sport columnist Keith Jackson's take as he skewers the Gers heirarchy for allowing this situation to worsen.
Talks between manager and board are set to take place during the break, but as their rivals dither, Celtic are getting on with winning another Premiership title.
Good morning!
Another weekend, another poor day at the office for Rangers has led to increased speculation that they'll be loking for a new manager soon.
Gio van Bronckhorst insists he's still the man to turn things around but admits he doesn't know if the Ibrox board feel the same way.
With no chance to state his case with improved results for a month, it's now a waiting game to see if the club decision makers decide to pull the trigger or give bim another chance to try and close the gap on Celtic.
