Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson claims to know for a FACT that Graham Potter would be interested in becoming Rangers manager.
The former Chelsea and Brighton manager ruled himself out of the running to replace Michael Beale last year but Robinson says the 49-year-old – touted for the England job before Thomas Tuchel was appointed and seen as a dark horse to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United – would now be attracted by the position at Ibrox. Potter was sacked by Chelsea 18 months ago and rejected the opportunity to take over at French side Lyon last year.
The Englishman, who has been assisted by former Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid since embarking on his managerial journey at Swedish side Ostersunds, is now weighing up his next move. And Robinson – capped 41 times by the Three Lions and played for Leeds, Tottenham, Blackburn and Burnley – told Football Insider that if the position became available, with Philippe Clement feeling the heat, then Potter would be up for it.
He said: “Rangers Football Club is a massive attraction for a manager to take over. Managers don’t pick up jobs while teams are doing well. Going into Rangers now with the task to turn them around wouldn’t take a lot.
“There’s absolutely no doubt they can attract a big name like Potter, and he would be attracted by such a huge job. I know that for a fact.
“We’re talking about Glasgow Rangers. They’re one of the biggest and most well-known teams in world football. The following that they’ve got, the stadium they’ve got and the support they’ve got.
“Rangers and Celtic, regardless of the SPFL, are a huge draw all over the world. Absolutely, Rangers can attract a top name. Graham Potter is out of work, those are the type of managers they want to look at.”