Sky Sports journo: Beale is the reason why Rangers won't hire this manager to replace Clement

Dan Bardell believes Michael Beale’s spell with Rangers will end any chance of Steven Gerrard returning to Ibrox if Philippe Clement is sacked.

The Liverpool legend is currently facing criticism as manager of Al-Ettifaq due to his side’s form in the Saudi Pro League this season [Football Scotland].

If the 44-year-old is to depart the Saudi Arabian outfit and Clement is moved on at Ibrox, there could be a reunion on the cards.

Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell has suggested that this is unlikely as a result of Beale’s failed spell with the Gers on his return in 2022.

Speaking exclusively to Ibrox News, Bardell said: “I think that ship has sailed.

“I think Beale going back and it working out the way it did has ended any chance of Gerrard going back there at any point.

“A lot of Rangers fans were unhappy with how he left when he did. There are also fans who would say Beale was the brains behind that operation and he just didn’t work out.

“I just don’t see being a fit and going back to Rangers.“

Steven Gerrard Rangers return unlikely after Michael Beale spell

The ex-QPR manager was the assistant manager to Gerrard before taking the dive into management which has proved to be ill-fated after negative spells with Sunderland and the Light Blues.

It is safe to say that he isn’t fondly remembered at Ibrox and that could scupper any chances of the Al-Ettifaq boss returning to Glasgow.

It does feel as if a change is afoot as supporters grow impatient with Clement with the win against Motherwell in the League Cup papering over the cracks somewhat.

If the Belgian is to leave, Gerrard is always going to be linked but now feels unlikely given his ties to his ex-assistant and his sour exit from Ibrox.

In other Rangers news, the downturn of one ace who has lost all confidence is now filtering through the squad at Ibrox.

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