Following a woeful start to the Scottish Premier League season, Rangers FC have sacked Michael Beale on Sunday coming at the back of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Aberdeen, their third in only seven league games which was greeted with boos by the Ibrox crowd.
The club confirmed their decision through an official statement which read:
“The Rangers board would like to put on record their thanks to Michael Beale and his staff for their efforts since joining the club last November”.
“Results this season have fallen short of what everyone connected to Rangers would expect”.
“Therefore, the decision was reached today to terminate the contract of the manager, as well as the contracts of coaches Neil Banfield, Damian Matthew, Harry Watling and Jack Ade”.
“The club is pleased to announce that Steven Davis will lead the interim management team”.
The team will consist of former Rangers player and hugely experienced coach Alex Rae, former Rangers player and current coach Steven Smith, coach Brian Gilmour, and goalkeeping coach, Colin Stewart.
Rangers Chairman, John Bennett, commented: “I’d like to thank Michael Beale for his dedicated work since he re-joined the club as manager last November”.
“It is clear that results have fallen well short of the board’s, Michael’s and our supporters’ expectations”.
“The search process for the new manager is already underway. I wish Steven Davis and the interim management team every success – they will remain in charge for as long as it takes to make the right appointment.”
The 43-year old arrived with the reputation of a talented coach who had been the brains behind Steven Gerrard’s Scottish title triumph but he has failed to produce a side to excite the supporters and challenge rivals Celtic who are seven points clear at the top of the table already.
