Former Blackburn Rovers player Barry Ferguson has been named Rangers manager until the end of the season.
The Scottish giants sacked Phillipe Clement on Sunday after a poor run of results. A 2-0 home defeat by St Mirren left Rangers 13 points behind league leaders Celtic and the board with little alternative.
Ferguson has been appointed for the remainder of 2024/25 with the board stating there will be a recruitment process over the next few months.
He will be joined by former players Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor who also return to the club as coaches, alongside Issame Charai - who was appointed former boss Philippe Clement's assistant just last month.
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Steven Gerrard, who has been linked with the Blackburn Rovers vacancy, is the current favourite to take over in the long-term. Former Southampton and Swansea boss, Russell Martin, is also in the frame, having played for Rangers.
Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart said: "Philippe and his team have worked tirelessly during their time at the club and have played an important role in developing the first team's young players.
"I want to reiterate, the issues we are facing run deeper than the manager. The ongoing football review seeks to address those issues, and we will continue to implement its findings in the coming weeks and months ahead of appointing a new, permanent manager.
"When I spoke to RangersTV last week, I was clear that everyone is judged on results, and nobody will get unlimited time in any role at the club. Ultimately, the team's response following their early exit from the Scottish Cup was a cause for deep concern, leading the board to conclude that action had to be taken now.
"I want to wish Philippe every success in the future. He is a fine man whom I have enjoyed working with in my short time here so far.
"I also want to welcome Barry back to the club. We appreciate him and his team stepping into the role at this difficult time. Myself, the board and the executive team will give them our full support for the rest of the campaign."
