To Steven Gerrard, the role of Rangers manager is about much more than tactical innovation or smart recruitment, as important as those aspects might be.
It’s about remembering the person behind the player and leading with care. It’s about looking for any sign that something is wrong. And being there to listen when that problem is unburdened.
His own playing career had difficult moments amid the glory. Not least the infamous slip as Liverpool chased the title in 2014. Responding to adversity was always a strength, but world-class talent could not insulate Gerrard from all the issues that can affect a life away from the football pitch.