Rangers fans send takeover crew message on next manager as Ancelotti vs Martin throws up another dilemma
The race for the hot seat appears to be reaching an end - and the fans know who they want at the helm
Rangers fans have spoken - and they have sent the incoming consortium a message on who they want to see as they next boss at Ibrox.
American health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh is the driving force behind the San Francisco 49ers-backed takeover - and is set to jet into Glasgow for face-to-face talks with the contenders for the vacancy.
Frontrunners Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin are set to make their pitches for what the future will look like should they land the job.
Chief executive Patrick Stewart, sporting director Kevin Thelwell and 49ers technical director Gretar Steinsson have been leading the conversations with candidates - but now the Light Blues' diehards have had their say.
And one name in the mix could throw up a headache for the next manager.
Record Sport's poll over who the punters would like to see take the reins this summer has been flooded with votes - with Ancelotti Jr emerging as the clear favourite.
The former Real Madrid coach has left the side of dad Carlo amid ongoing talks over taking a top job in Europe - and a whopping 46 per cent hope he replaces Philippe Clement permanently.
However, Steven Gerrard's name won't go away - and despite appearing to be out of the running the title-winning boss still has some support in the Rangers' legions.
His vote share dwarves the backing issued to former Southampton gaffer Martin - with Gerrard taking 28 per cent of the share to Martin's nine per cent.
Wildcard Brian Priske came out of the blue last weekend - but he won'r make it to the Blue Sea of Ibrox if the support have their say.
He landed with just two per cent of the vote - while 16 per cent hoped to see an alternative candidate emerge before the final decision is made.
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