Gerrard can get Rangers closer as Celtic 'no world beaters'
That's the opinion of Danny Murphy, a pal and former Liverpool teammate of the possible new Rangers manager.
Gerrard is being hotly tipped for a return to the Ibrox hotseat almost four years after leaving them and it was even claimed yesterday he has Steven Davis and Jordan Henderson lined up as assistants.
However, sources close to the club are claiming no decision has yet been made with others still in the frame.
One of those was Russell Martin but it's believed he's close to getting the Leicester City job, but Davide Ancelotti could still be a contender for Gers.
Murphy reckons that if Gerrard does return, he will be able to do what he did last time and bring the Premiership trophy back to the club.
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He insists that while Celtic are a good team they are not uncatchable.
Speaking on talkSPORT yesterday, he said: 'If Stevie is given a decent budget and is able to bring some players in, they will be competitive.
'Celtic aren't brilliant, are they? They are a good side. It's not insurmountable to get to as good as their level, with a few good buys. They are a decent side. They're no world beaters.
'There is a gap and he's going to have to try to bridge that — but he's done it before.
'For Rangers it's an easy option to appoint Stevie. Or maybe obvious is a better word.
'You'd say, 'When was the last time we had success? Who brought it for us? Who was able to knock Celtic off their perch?'.
'It was Stevie, wasn't it? There is no guarantee for Rangers because, whoever they appoint, they have to do some really cute business in the transfer market.
'By all accounts, the squad is inept compared to Celtic's. You can see the table and from the points gap what Rangers need from a player perspective.'
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