By Gabriel Agbonlahor

5th Oct, 2023 | 6:30am

Agbonlahor delivers brutal verdict on Rangers 'begging' Graham Potter to take manager's job

Gabby Agbonlahor has insisted Rangers should move on from their pursuit of Graham Potter and “take their time” before deciding on a new manager.

The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Ibrox club are an “attractive” proposition and shouldn’t be “begging” managers to take the hot seat.

Beale was sacked on Sunday (1 October) after 10 months in charge following Rangers’ 3-1 home loss against Aberdeen last week.

Football Insider revealed the following day (2 October) that the Glasgow giants have not given up hope of luring Potter as they set their sights on an A-list manager.

However, it is believed the Englishman is biding his time before returning to management after offers from a number of clubs since his Chelsea sacking in April.

Potter held talks over the Lyon job in the summer before pulling out and also snubbed offers from Championship duo Southampton and Leicester City.

Steven Davis, 38, has taken interim charge at Ibrox and faces an away trip to Aris Limassol in his first test on Thursday (5 October).

Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I don’t think he’d be attracted by Rangers.

“He’s distanced himself before, so I don’t see it, to be honest.

“Also with Rangers, they are an attractive club. They won’t want to be begging managers to come.

“If he’s not interested, they should move on and go for someone who wants to be the manager.

“If I’m Rangers, I’d take my time. The fans won’t tolerate another bad appointment, because Celtic look miles ahead of them in how they play.

“There’s still a lot to play for. The league is still there, and they are in the Europa League.

“They’ve got one win on the board. Get the right manager in, and there’s no reason they can’t go on a long run in that competition.”

In other news, youngster arrives for trial at Scottish club after quitting Rangers.