{"id":178050,"date":"2025-10-15T00:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottishfitbaw.net\/?p=178050"},"modified":"2025-10-15T00:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T23:35:00","slug":"rohl-solskjaer-and-mcinnes-still-in-frame-as-rangers-weigh-up-muscat-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/2025\/10\/15\/rohl-solskjaer-and-mcinnes-still-in-frame-as-rangers-weigh-up-muscat-move\/","title":{"rendered":"R\u00f6hl, Solskj\u00e6r and McInnes still in frame as Rangers weigh up Muscat move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rangers\u2019 search for a new manager has taken another twist as Sky Bet suspend betting on Kevin Muscat amid growing belief that the former Ibrox defender could be the preferred candidate.<\/p>\n

Muscat, currently in charge of Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port, has already held discussions with Rangers and is viewed by some inside the club as the leading option following Steven Gerrard\u2019s withdrawal from the process. However, any deal would come with complications, with Muscat unavailable until the Chinese season finishes on 22 November. Neil McCann has been mentioned as a potential interim replacement to bridge the gap if the board decide to wait for him.<\/p>\n

With the betting market halted on Muscat, Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r has moved up as the shortest-priced name on the list at 5\/1. The former Manchester United boss was previously contacted but there has been no movement reported this week. Danny R\u00f6hl remains a live candidate at 7\/1 after holding talks with the Rangers hierarchy, though there is scepticism among pundits. Scott McDermott and former striker Rory Loy have both voiced concerns that appointing the 36-year-old would carry similar risks to the failed tenure of Russell Martin.<\/p>\n

Derek McInnes sits at 10\/1 but has publicly distanced himself from the speculation. The Hearts boss said his focus is firmly at Tynecastle after guiding his side to the top of the Premiership table, two points above Celtic and eleven clear of Rangers. McInnes, who previously turned down Rangers while at Aberdeen, believes he has started something in Edinburgh and insists he wants to build on a strong start to the season.<\/p>\n

Barry Ferguson is priced at 14\/1 but there has been no indication of any formal approach. While his name always surfaces due to his playing connection to the club, he is currently viewed as an outside shout rather than a realistic contender.<\/p>\n

Rangers remain eighth in the Premiership with only one win in six and their season has already derailed in Europe. The board are continuing talks with multiple candidates as pressure mounts to secure the right appointment and stabilise the club before the campaign slips further away.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Rangers manager: candidates & odds:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Muscat<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Market Suspended \/ Strong Interest<\/span><\/p>\n