QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘To go now with important games coming up and taking his staff with him is a slap in the face to his players and the supporters’

Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “Maybe having a player-manager until the end of the season would be OK. Perhaps Allan McGregor or James Tavernier. Both are highly respected by all players.”

Unsurprisingly, rival fans have jumped on the Ibrox upheaval. Jim McClean, Rothesay, said: “Rangers fans will need to expect an exodus of players in January when Gerrard and Aston Villa come calling.

“They might even get some of their debt cleared by Gerrard and it could be a lifeline for them.”

Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, said: “Gerrard did not win the league as he was handed it on a plate by Lennon and Lawwell and players like Edouard and Christie who wanted to leave the club.

“Gerrard and McAllister have jumped ship as they knew Ange would expose them this season.”

Celtic fan Stephen O’Donnell, Port Glasgow, said: “After all their harping on about player trading models, the only thing Rangers could sell was their management team and their fans down the river.

“Roll on the £40million Champions League Bonanza. In Ange we trust.”

James Flemming emailed: “Gerrard is leaving a sinking ship and taking the crew with him.”

Finally, one for whoever gets the Rangers gig next that sums up the madcap world of Scottish football.

Dr Robert S Pender emailed: “Steven Gerrard would not voice his opinion on Rod Stewart’s music abilities therefore Rod should stick to music.

“His opinion on the football credentials of Steven are irrelevant.”

Don’t listen to him Sir Rod. Your opinions are always welcome on the Hotline...