BBC · Nov 28, 2022
Rangers: Michael Beale is new manager - what can Ibrox expect?
Michael Beale was a key ally for Steven Gerrard in the former England captain's spell as Rangers managerWhen Steven Gerrard assembled his backroom staff on his arrival at Ibrox, Gary McAllister was the notable appointment by Rangers' rookie manager.
An elegant midfielder who had captained Scotland and starred in Liverpool's treble-winning season of 2001, McAllister also had experience as a manager with Leeds United and Coventry.
The arrival of first-team coach Michael Beale went under the radar by contrast, but during his three years in Scotland there was more than the odd whisper that he was an integral part of Rangers' resurgence.