Kyle Lafferty throws Rangers weight behind Steven Davis to replace Michael Beale alongside surprise contender
dailyrecord.co.ukKyle Lafferty is backing Steven Davis to force himself into the race to become Rangers boss full time.But the former Ibrox striker also reckons his old Kilmarnock gaffer Derek McInnes should be seriously considered to replace Michael Beale.
Frank Lampard’s odds for the top Ibrox job plummeted, with the former Chelsea boss now the bookies’ favourites. Davis is preparing to take charge of the Light Blues for the first time since being drafted in to act as caretaker in the wake of Beale’s sacking.And Lafferty says a positive result in the Europa League clash against Aris Limassol could be the springboard he needs to convince Ibrox chairman John Bennett his temporary role as stand in manager should be made positive.
But if the Ibrox chiefs are looking for a more experienced campaigner to get the team back on track, Lafferty can think of no one better than McInnes.
The Rugby Park boss - who spent five years with Rangers as a player - turned down the chance to return to Ibrox in 2017 while at Aberdeen but Lafferty thinks his old side should consider making another move.He said: “I’m sure Davo will have been shocked to get this opportunity.
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