Steven Gerrard Rangers future LIVE as Aston Villa compensation comparison is highlighted

Gerrard's move is a long way from set in stone just yet but now talks are imminent, you can't blame Rangers fans for casting an anxious eye on the future.

If there is to be a new boss at Ibrox in the weeks ahead, they will have to hit the ground running immediately.

Particularly considering the gruelling run of fixtures that lie ahead.

It all starts with a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibs next Sunday that could see Rangers take a big step towards a first major domestic cup win since 2011.

That's followed just days later by a do-or-die Europa League clash with Sparta Prague that could seal their Euro fate one way or another.

They then face Hibs, Hearts, Dundee United and Aberdeen in the eight games that follow before they sign of for the winter break with a potentially decisive Premiership clash with Celtic at Parkhead.

Will it be the case of a safe appointment for the rest of the season or do they go bold? The need for immediate success may well determine how Rangers play it.