James Tavernier admits the Rangers squad have to shoulder the blame for Michael Beale’s sacking. But the under-fire Ibrox skipper has vowed his side will be going all out to make amends in Cyprus as they seek to win over seething sections of the Ibrox support.
Steven Davis has been placed in interim command and will take charge of the team for the first time as they face Europa League rivals Aris Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium.
Chief executive James Bisgrove has remained behind in Scotland as he starts working his way through the list of leading candidates to replace Beale, with Frank Lampard, Kevin Muscat and Philippe Clement the early frontrunners.
AZ Alkmaar boss Pascal Jansen has distanced himself from reports he was keen on a move to Ibrox. But Record Sport understands Rangers will begin the interview process over the next 48 hours with Muscat among the hopefuls ready to make their pitch.