Alan Hutton has issued a verdict on Rangers hiring former Chelsea and Everton manager Frank Lampard in the summer.
Gers sacked Philippe Clement mid-season and hired Barry Ferguson as his replacement on an interim basis.
Things have started relatively well for Ferguson, with him guiding his team to a 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Europe.
Ibrox move for Frank Lampard welcomed by Alan Hutton
Despite Lampard joining Coventry City midway through the current campaign, Hutton would welcome him at Ibrox.
He began his managerial career with Derby County and guided them to the play-off final before being offered the job at his former club Chelsea.
While the first stint went relatively well, the second one was an abject failure shortly after he got sacked by Everton.
Lampard did win the Premier League Manager of the Month in October 2019 but he wasn’t really regarded as one of the top managers in the English top flight.
Hutton told Premier Sports at 48:07 on 10 March: “He’s done well at times at Derby. Chelsea, he’s done well. Some things didn’t quite go h
Rafa Benitez is more suited for the Rangers job than Frank Lampard
Rafa Benitez is also strongly linked with the Gers job and given his managerial pedigree and credit in the bank in terms of trophies won, he’s a better fit.
The Ibrox outfit must avoid hiring Lampard as manager due to his inconsistent track record and potential mismatch with the club’s immediate needs.
While he excelled as a player, his managerial stints reveal limitations.
Gers, aiming to challenge Celtic and capitalise on the 49ers’ investment, require a proven tactician with a history of delivering titles.
Lampard’s lack of silverware and reliance on big budgets don’t align with the pragmatic, high-pressure environment of Scottish football.
Meanwhile, he himself would likely resist leaving Coventry City at the season’s end.
Coventry’s recent stability in the Championship, potentially pushing for playoffs, offers him a chance to rebuild his reputation after Everton.
The 49ers’ takeover might intrigue him, but the intense scrutiny at Ibrox, coupled with fan expectations for instant success, could deter him.
Staying at Coventry allows him to develop a project at a lower stakes club, avoiding the risk of another high-profile failure that could further dent his managerial credibility.
