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Graeme Souness answers lingering Rangers question as icon names ‘lucky’ let off he wouldn’t change

The Ibrox icon has faced a repeated questions over a return to the club amid a tumultuous few years…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:47 AM
Graeme Souness answers lingering Rangers question as icon names ‘lucky’ let off he wouldn’t change
Key Things to Know
  • Graeme Souness dismissed the possibility of returning to Rangers or football management, saying that boat has sailed.
  • Souness held informal discussions about a return to Rangers with former chief executive James Bisgrove in 2023.
  • He stated his personality is not cut out for the modern managerial landscape and player power dynamics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Graeme Souness has ruled out a return to football management or an official role with Rangers, stating that the boat has sailed for him. Despite past talks with former Rangers chief executive James Bisgrove and lingering fan hopes for a return, the former player-manager insisted he does not miss the day-to-day pressure of modern management.

Souness noted that his personality is not suited for contemporary football, where player power often overshadows managers due to high transfer valuations. Reflecting on his career across clubs such as Rangers, Liverpool, and Newcastle, he described himself as lucky to have transitioned successfully into television punditry.

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