Michael Beale addresses Rangers return as Ibrox visit gets fans talking about Van Bronckhorst succession plan

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Michael Beale says his recent return to watch Rangers had nothing to do with potentially taking over from Gio van Bronckhorst - insisting he was just there to catch up with some old friends.

Beale is making a name for himself at management after breaking off from Steven Gerrard to take over QPR. Despite a recent dip in form he has them looking good for a playoff spot and potentially promotion to the Premier League - which has in turn led to links with a number of top jobs.

He knocked back an approach from Wolverhampton Wanderers to stay with the west London club and has been linked with a potential return to Ibrox - something that has been floated increasingly recently with Van Bronckhorst under intense pressure.

He returned to watch the 4-1 win over Aberdeen last weekend, and previous quotes suggesting he would "love to" manage the club one day had some fans putting two and two together.