There was no hint last Sunday that Steven Gerrard 's Rangers story was into its final chapter during a 4-2 win over Ross County.
But the situation escalated quickly as Dean Smith left Aston Villa and Christian Purslow only had eyes for one man to usher in a new era in the Midlands.
Gerrard was officially revealed on Thursday but Rangers were aware their boss was heading for the exit door before that, so the search is well underway.
And Gio van Bronckhorst appears a compelling candidate for for the job - the former Ibrox star is managerial chops and won Feyenoord their first title in 18 years before learning under Pep Guardiola.
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