Danny Murphy reveals the Steven Gerrard Rangers divorce theory he's never bought for a second

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Danny Murphy insists he's never bought the theory Steven Gerrard left Rangers to strengthen his bid to become the Liverpool boss in-waiting.

It comes after Aston Villa called time on the Anfield icon's dreary 11 months in charge amid fan angst and ropey results. Gerrard struggled to win over hearts and minds in the Midlands and was met with fury from travelling supporters at Fulham in his final match in charge.

Murphy believes his former Kop team-mate can come again when the right opportunity presents itself to Gerrard who earned acclaim at Ibrox for winning the club's 55th league title.

However, the 43-year-old pundit doesn't buy Gerrard's hasty exit from Rangers last November - weeks after his now infamous 'do I look happy?' TV interview - was motivated by a desire to accelerate a return to Anfield as Jurgen Klopp 's successor by reawakening Villa and turning them into bonafide contenders.