Stevie G’s a perfect fit for Rangers

I HAVE always tried to watch Celtic play Rangers whenever possible and I made time to watch the latest instalment last week. What a game it turned out to be for Steven Gerrard, who is quickly making a mark in his second career. Rangers have been bossed by Celtic in Old Firm derbies for so long, but last Saturday they were absolutely deserved winners. They totally dominated from the start and the final score did not reflect the performance Rangers produced. I hold Steven in such regard that I devoted a chapter to him in my book. If anyone wants to be a footballer, they should go back and watch how he went about his business. Going to Rangers was a big call but the pressure up in Glasgow will hold no fears for him. You can see how much he is enjoying it. There has been no let-up in the schedule since he started work in June, but he has given the squad an overhaul. Simply by being Steven Gerrard, he has made Rangers an attractive destination — how could you not want to go and work under him? That point was proven in the last couple of days. He has made a great signing this week in the 18-month deal for Jermain Defoe and I can see him scoring a bucket-load in Scotland. If it all clicks, it will certainly keep Rangers in the hunt for the title. Jermain is a great lad, one of the best strike partners I played alongside, and he will make a tremendous impact at Ibrox. Should things continue to go well — and I don’t see why they won’t — in the long-term, I could envisage Steven ending up back at Liverpool. If he can make a club as big as Rangers successful, he would be an ideal candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp.