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Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
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‘He's the man we need' – ex-Rangers boss trending on social media as fans beg board to appoint him as manager
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Rangers boss is trending on social media with fans of one club begging their board to appoint him as their new manager. Hundreds of supporters have kickstarted an online campaign to try and convince club higher-ups to make a deal happen. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Michael Beale is being eyed for a shock role in Europe Credit: Reuters 2 He's currently still in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq Credit: PA We told you yesterday how former Rangers manager and coach Michael Beale had emerged as a shock contender for an obscure job in Turkey. Newly-promoted Kocaelispor are on the hunt for a new gaffer and Beale is reportedly one of the names on their shortlist. He is one of three non-Turkish candidates for the position, with Markus Gisdol and Champions League legend Robert Prosinecki high up on the agenda. Emre Belozoglu and Selcuk Inan were the initial frontrunners and are both believed to still be in the running for the job. A move for Beale is looking unlikely, however, after various stumbling blocks emerged during initial talks. Kocaelispor chiefs spoke to Beale's representatives and while his salary demands are not believed to be an issue, the same can't be said for other terms in his contract. Reports state Beale will only consider the position if he's handed a long-term deal and has a large say in the day-to-day running of the club. And it's suggested Kocaelispor are not willing to agree to these terms. But that doesn't change the fact he's seemingly the first pick of many fans to be the club's next head coach. Over the last 24 hours, a large number of punters have taken to social media platform X to make their feelings clear. Michael Beale lifts lid on Rangers return and explains why 'it wasn't one I would've signed up to in November' A campaign under #BealeKocaelispora has been trending on the platform with many fans posting pleas to the club's board using the hashtag. One fan wrote: "He's the man we need. Make it happen please." Another agreed: "Hold his arm and bring him here ASAP." A third said: "What are we waiting for? Get him in the door." A fourth added: "We are heartbroken by Turkish coaches. Grab this man who is hungry for football and bring him to us. We want success and he will bring it." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers boss Michael Beale 'emerges as shock contender alongside Champions League legend for obscure European job'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHAEL BEALE is reportedly one of the names being considered to take over as manager at a newly-promoted European club. The former Rangers manager, 44, could make a shock return to Europe after spending the last few months in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Michael Beale when he was Rangers manager Credit: Reuters 2 He could return to Europe in a shock appointment Credit: Reuters Beale was brought to the Middle East by Steven Gerrard in November and has continued his role since the Liverpool legend was axed in January. We told you last week how Beale has been in talks over a return to England with Hull City looking for a new manager. The Tigers have yet to land their replacement for Ruben Selles but it's believed Miron Muslic is now the frontrunner to take over the hot-seat. But the ex-Light Blues coach and boss has other options on the table as he eyes a move away from Saudi Arabia. Turkish outlet Ajansspor claim Beale is one of three foreign gaffers in the running to be the next manager of a club in the Super Lig. Kocaelispor will feature in the top flight next season after winning the second division but they'll battle the likes of Galatasaray, Besiktas and Fenerbahce with a new boss in charge after parting ways with title-winning gaffer Ismet Tasdemir. The Kocaeli-based outfit have been on the hunt for a new coach for a number of weeks and Beale has now emerged as a shock contender. It's stated Markus Gisdol, Emre Belozoglu and Selcuk Inan were the initial frontrunners, but Beale and a Champions League legend have now been added to the shortlist. Croatia icon Robert Prosinecki, who was part of the famous Red Star Belgrade European Cup winning side, has also joined the running. However, other reports from Turkey claim a stumbling block has emerged regarding the pursuit of the former Sunderland and QPR boss. Robert Grieve & Bill Leckie have the very latest on the Rangers manager situation as Steven Gerrard & Russell Martin emerge as front-runners It's said club chiefs have been in talks with Beale's representatives over the last few days but they have now reached an impasse. His salary is not believed to be an issue but the 44-year-old has reportedly demanded a long-term contract which Kocaelispor are not willing to agree to. It's also stated that Beale wants to live in Istanbul - an hour's drive from Kocaeli - and he hopes to have a large say in the day-to-day running of the club, which the board are not keen on. It seems like the Englishman's demands will put him far down the pecking order, with Kocaelispor's higher-ups keen to appoint their new manager as soon as possible. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
