Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return as Rangers boss, the PA news agency reports.

The 45-year-old had been the frontrunner to replace the sacked Russell Martin as head coach -- but PA understand after holding constructive discussions with the club, he felt the timing was not right for a return to Ibrox.

It is understood that the conversations were positive and both sides agreed to leave the door open for the future.

Martin was sacked last weekend after just four months in charge , with the team having won just one of their opening seven Scottish Premiership matches.

Gerrard, who left his role in charge of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in January , is a hero to many Rangers supporters after leading them to the title in 2020-21, which remains the only time t

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