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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
European club ‘inquire' about key Rangers figure as they begin search for new manager
IT'S the dawn of a new era at Rangers. But there's still one key figure from the previous regime remaining at Ibrox - at least for now. 3 Issame Charai is still on the coaching staff at Rangers Credit: Alamy 3 Charai stayed at the Light Blues under Barry Ferguson Credit: Willie Vass The American consortium led by entrepreneur Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises went through last week. New sporting director Kevin Thelwell began work on Monday and was swiftly joined by his new technical director Dan Purdy, a former colleague at Everton. Next, Rangers will install their new manager with SunSport revealing that Russell Martin is on the brink of becoming the new boss. Martin, 39, is in final negotiations over personal terms to take over at Ibrox. He will be a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, and the direct successor to interim boss Barry Ferguson, who left the role at the end of the season. Ferguson brought in an almost entirely new coaching team for his stint in charge, with the exception of one man. Issame Charai was the only member of Clement's staff to be retained when Ferguson took the reins. The 42-year old had only been appointed assistant manager on January 29, just three weeks before the axe fell on Clement. With incoming boss Martin likely to want to bring in his own trusted coaching team, Charai's future would appear to be uncertain. He might not be short of an opportunity, however. Inside Russell Martin's amazing journey from living at bookies with an abusive dad to Premier League manager That's because Belgian outlet GVA are reporting that Charai is one of the coaches who Beerschot have 'inquired about.' They've just been relegated out of the Belgian Pro League after finishing rock bottom. Beerschot's current manager Dirk Kuyt's future is uncertain. That's because several reports claim he's being lined up as Liverpool's new assistant manager. The former Netherlands international is a firm favourite at Anfield having played for the Reds between 2006 and 2012. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is looking for a new No2 after John Heitinga became Ajax head coach at the weekend. According to the Belgian reports, Beerschot are now exploring options for their next manager. Zulte-Waregem assistant Mo Messoudi appears to be the early frontrunner but Charai is also in the frame. 3 Dirk Kuyt could be on the way to Liverpool Credit: AFP Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
19-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Backroom figure still at Rangers despite exit of Ferguson & co
Indeed, Issame Charai is still at Ibrox. The Moroccan coach, who joined Rangers under Philippe Clement, signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in January. Charai was initially appointed as the men's first-team assistant manager. Read more: It remains to be seen what his role will be under the new boss, whoever it may be. Rangers are still on the hunt for a permanent successor to Clement. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Stewart recently provided an update on the search for a new manager after Ferguson's exit: "The club, and I am sure all our supporters, will be forever grateful to Barry for stepping up and taking on the role of head coach," he said. "He and his staff have performed admirably amongst some trying circumstances and achieved some excellent results along the way. "Barry, Neil, Billy and Allan all had distinguished playing careers with Rangers, and they have all enhanced their standing with the club for their work since February. The reception they received at Ibrox on Wednesday night was fully merited, and I know meant so much to Barry and his team. 'The search for our new head coach is progressing well, and we look forward to concluding our process in the coming period."
Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Issam Charai lifts lid on Rangers throwback who 'can go as far as he wants' as coach hails 'natural ability'
22 y/o tipped for the top by coach who helped discover him Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hamza Igamane has been told he can go as far as he wants in the game by the coach who helped bring him to Rangers. Rangers coach Issame Charai (left) and striker Hamza Igamane. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group) | SNS Group The 22-year-old striker from Morocco has made a positive impact in his first season in Scottish football with 15 goals in 43 appearances resulting in a PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award nomination. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He was signed for £1.5million from FAR Rabat last summer on the back of a glowing recommendation from his former national youth team boss Issam Charai, who subsequently followed him to Ibrox when he was appointed assistant manager to the now departed Philippe Clement in January and who is now part of interim head coach Barry Ferguson's backroom staff. Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson (L) and assistant coach Issame Charai. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group) | SNS Group It was Charai who handed Igamane his debut for Morocco Under 23s after being struck by his raw, natural ability, honed on the streets of Temara before making his belated first steps into club football at the age of 16. "His first national selection was with me," explained the Rangers coach. "I went to see many of his games playing for FAR Rabat, which is actually a big team in Morocco. He was only 19 or 20 at that point but his potential was immediately clear. 'At that time I had many good strikers. But when he came and he trained with us, I saw that his finishing quality was quite high. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'He needed to work a bit on his physicality. But that was normal because he actually started quite late as a football player. "He used to play in the streets. And then I think he started only at the age of 16. It was only then that he began playing organised football. It's amazing to think that just four years later he was in the first team. So it's a nice story. 'When I brought him into the national team youth set-up, you could see that a lot of things were intuitive. He knows when he gets the ball, he makes a decision, a quick decision on what to do. So that was quite nice to see. 'Sometimes he does things and you think, what did he just do? That's natural ability. That's something that obviously now in organised football, he made a lot of steps." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hamza Igamane is vying for a place in the starting XI. | Getty Images In an age where players are often developed through performance schools and club academies, Igamane is a throwback to a previous generation of street footballers. Charai reckons this uniqueness can help him to the top. 'Hamza can go as far as he wants," he added. "I think he has all the potential. 'Obviously, it's his first year. So he still has a lot of things to improve. But I see his potential going very far. 'What does he need to work on? Obviously, I think it's tactically that he has to improve. To be more adaptable at playing different positions. To know when to go deep, to know when to hit the box. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Sometimes he always wants the ball into his feet. Sometimes he has to ask the ball a little bit more in space. So to find that variation, because he's a menace for all the defenders. 'So he has to use that quality that he has. So I'd say tactically he can improve.
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Charai appointed Rangers assistant as Ulderink exits
Rangers have appointed Issame Charai as assistant manager to fellow Belgian Philippe Clement following Andries Ulderink's departure "for personal reasons".The 42-year-old Charai was most recently Morocco Under-23 head coach, leading them to the African Cup of Nations was previously assistant at Al-Faisaly, where he also had a spell as caretaker, Beerschot, Sint-Truidense and turning to coaching, he was a forward with Berchem Sport, Lierse, Geel, Mechelen 46, Sint-Truidense and joined Rangers in the summer but now leaves Ibrox to return to the a website statement, the Scottish Premiership club stated: "Everyone at Rangers wishes Andries well for his future and asks his privacy is respected at this time."
Ya Biladi
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Rangers FC to appoint Moroccan Issame Charai as assistant manager
Rangers FC is on the verge of appointing Moroccan Issame Charai as the first assistant manager to Philippe Clement, the club's coach, according to recent reports. The 42-year-old is reportedly set to ink a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Scottish club in Glasgow later today. Charai has already attended one of Rangers' training sessions, gearing up for a crucial Europa League clash against Saint-Gilloise on Thursday. Charai boasts an extensive managerial background. His previous roles include serving as assistant coach at Belgium's KV Mechelen and OH Leuven, as well as Morocco's Under-23 team. Additionally, he has experience as the assistant head coach to Liam Rosenior at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. In Glasgow, Charai will reunite with fellow Moroccan Hamza Igamane, who plays as a forward for Rangers.
