STEVE GERRARD RE-IGNITES FEUD WITH CELTIC IMMEDIATELY WITH DAMNING STATEMENT AS HE EDGES CLOSER TO IBROX JOB

# Steven Gerrard Re-Ignites Feud with Celtic Immediately with Damning Statement as He Edges Closer to Ibrox Job

Glasgow, October 8, 2025 – Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool legend and former Rangers hero, has thrown fresh fuel on the Old Firm fire with a blistering assessment of Celtic’s dominance, just as rumors swirl of his imminent return to Ibrox. The 45-year-old, who masterminded Rangers’ 2021 Premiership triumph—shattering Celtic’s bid for 10-in-a-row—hinted at “unfinished business” in a recent interview, declaring: “Celtic have got a lot of money and made some okay signings, but it’s a tough gig challenging them right now. Whoever takes the Rangers job will need to outsmart Rodgers and his wealthy machine. I’ve done it once; I know how to break their spirit.”

Gerrard’s words, laced with defiance, come amid Rangers’ turmoil. The recent sacking of their manager after a dismal start—11 points adrift of Celtic after seven games—has left Ibrox in crisis mode. Sources close to the club confirm Gerrard is the frontrunner, with reports suggesting he’s open to talks and former allies publicly urging his return, believing he can extract more from the current squad.

The statement has ignited outrage in Glasgow’s green half. Celtic fans, reveling in Brendan Rodgers’ unbeaten start to the season, flooded social media with mockery. One fan quipped: “Gerrard took away our Ibrox allocation last time—now he’s back to whine about our ‘okay’ signings? We’ll drive him there ourselves.” Another retorted: “He won one title via Zoom and got hammered 4-1 in his last derby. Rodgers owns him.” Pundits have called it a tempting but tough gig, noting Gerrard’s mixed record since leaving Rangers, with struggles at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq.

For Rangers faithful, it’s manna from heaven. Gerrard’s unbeaten domestic run in 2019 and invincible 2020/21 season remain folklore. Former players have admitted he understands the pressure and demands of Ibrox. Yet, with new sporting director eyeing alternatives, the board must weigh nostalgia against reality.

As Gerrard edges closer to Ibrox, his Celtic barb signals intent: this isn’t a sentimental stroll down memory lane—it’s war reloaded. Will he reclaim the throne and deny Rodgers another crown? The Scottish Premiership braces for fireworks.