There’s been plenty of chatter this week after a caller on Clyde said Frank Lampard is lined up for the Rangers job. It’s the sort of rumour that spreads fast, but truth is I’m not convinced. I like Lampard as much as the next fan, yet I’m keener on continuity with Danny Rohl and the chance for him to stamp his identity on the side.

Why the Lampard story feels unlikely

First off, phone-ins and tabloid pieces are always keen to stir things up. Even if someone claimed to have "inside knowledge", that doesn’t make it so. Would a manager tied into an ambitious project at another club suddenly up sticks? Football’s a funny game, but opportunities don’t always translate into sensible moves. Fans will always dream of big names, yet the sensible view is to let the current manager get on with it unless the board decide otherwise.

Gerrard vs Lampard — does it matter?

I saw the piece in The Sun comparing Lampard to Gerrard. Comparisons like that are clickbait more than anything; both were top players in their day and both have had different managerial journeys. Supporters will pick favourites, and you can see why — they’re familiar names. But success in a playing career doesn't map neatly onto success in management. For me, those debates are interesting pub chat, not a reason to destabilise the club.

Let Danny Rohl build something real

What matters more than celebrity hires is stability and a clear plan. Danny Rohl should be allowed the time and backing to build his own squad and implement his ideas. That continuity is what wins consistency over a season, not headline-grabbing appointments. I’m not closed to any changes if they make sense, but right now I’d rather the club back Rohl and let him get on with it.

At the end of the day, fans will always speculate. It’s part of being a Rangers supporter. But when the noise starts to threaten a manager’s project, take a step back and ask whether the rumour helps the team on the pitch. For me, the answer is no — give Rohl the tools and time to do the job.

Written by Sir Walter Smith OBE: 15 April 2026

Tags: rumours