Giovanni van Bronckhorst joining Michael Beale down south might lead to the ex-Rangers manager grudge match no one knew they wanted.
It coincides with rumors circulating over Swansea City in the English Championship, the vacant manager’s position, and Dutch coach Van Bronckhorst.
While there is currently no obvious choice to succeed Michael Duff in South Wales, there has been a lot of discussion, if not formal announcement, regarding Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who remains unemployed following his departure from the Rangers in 2022.
Although there is a lot of internet discussion about the former Arsenal and Barcelona player in relation to the post, it is important to emphasize that the noises are rumors and stories about betting chances.
It has also just been reported that Michael Beale will lead Sunderland. Beale replaced Van Bronckhorst in November and was fired less than a year later.
Rangers fans will be intrigued by the situation, and they might be in for a handshake-free post-Ibrox grudge match.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst v Michael Beale grudge match?
Englishman Beale was sacked in October after taking the Rangers manager’s job following the sacking Giovanni van Bronckhorst in the run up to the World Cup.
Although the Dutchman had just led Rangers to the Scottish Cup and the Europa League Final, a terrible string of injuries had led to defeat in the Champions League, a loss in the championship match, and harsh criticism for their unprofessional play.
Gio would then be replaced by former Ibrox assistant Michael Beale, who had been replaced by Van Bronckhorst and his backroom team when Beale followed Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa.
However, prior to that, Beale made an appearance in the stands during a 4-1 Van Bronckhorst triumph over Aberdeen, leaving the former QPR manager in Glasgow with a lasting impression reminiscent of the Grim Reaper.
Four weeks before to the former Feyenoord manager’s dismissal, Van Bronckhorst himself is said to have expressed his displeasure with the coach’s attendance at the game, which occurred during the height of Rangers’ pressure on the coach.
Because of this, if Giovanni van Bronckhorst were to take over at Swansea City and play against Michael Beale at Sunderland, something tells us that love would still be there.
Tale of two former Rangers managers
For Ibrox supporters who finally turned against both managers during their different tenures in command, this post-Rangers revenge match is an enticing offer.
Between the two, former player Giovanni van Bronckhorst has a greater amount of credibility because of his success in the Scottish Cup and Europa League, which solidified his status as Ibrox manager.
Beale, who never succeeded at Ibrox despite always talking a nice game, has come under intense, sometimes harsh, criticism from Rangers supporters since his departure.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst isn’t the only name being floated as the new manager of the Championship team, even though the Swansea situation is still unsettled.
In addition to Spurs coach Chris Davies and interim manager Alan Sheehan, Notts County manager Luke Williams is considered a strong contender.
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