Kris Boyd Says Rangers Could Move for ‘Exceptional’ Manager Live on Sky

Rangers faced Kilmarnock on Wednesday evening in Barry Ferguson’s first game as interim boss, turning an early 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 win in Ayrshire – but it’s his opposite number in Derek McInnes who has been touted to move to Ibrox, with Kris Boyd stating that he will be ‘considered’ for the role.

Rangers sacked Philippe Clement on Sunday evening after yet another loss in the Scottish Premiership, coming unstuck against St Mirren to remain 13 points behind local rivals Celtic in the title race after they had lost to Hibs earlier that day.

Derek McInnes ‘Will be Considered’ for Rangers Role

The Gers have already been dumped out of the Scottish Cup at home to minnows Queen’s Park, and alongside losing to the Hoops in the League Cup final, it means that the Europa League is their only chance of success in any competition this season.

Ferguson will have to try to navigate that, with Fenerbahce coming up shortly in the European competition – but in the long-term, a new manager will be sought-after. McInnes has been touted for the role, and Gers legend Boyd has stated that the former Aberdeen boss will certainly be considered for what he’s done in his previous two roles, having been called ‘exceptional’ by a fellow manager earlier in the season.

Speaking on Sky Sports on their coverage of Kilmarnock vs Rangers, Boyd said [via Ibrox News]:

“I think he will be [considered], given the job he’s done at Aberdeen and now Kilmarnock. That might be on the horizon for Derek.”

Steven Gerrard has been touted for a move back to the club after his successful spell in Scotland saw them win the top-flight title – their only one so far since they were demoted to the fourth-tier in 2012.