Steven Gerrard 'fully focused' on Rangers amid Newcastle speculation
The Ibrox boss has been linked with a move to St James' Park
Last updated 15th Oct 2021
Steven Gerrard says he isn't focusing on speculation linking him with a potential move to Newcastle United.
The Rangers manager has been named as one of the potential candidates by bookmakers to take over at St James' Park after a Saudi Arabian consortium bought the club.
Steve Bruce is currently in the hotseat but various reports suggest he could soon be replaced - but Gerrard says he's only concentrating on what is happening at Ibrox.
He said: “I don’t really react to any sort of speculation.
“Especially when someone who I have the utmost respect for is sitting in that job that the speculation is about.
“For me, I’m in a very big job and a very big role here that I’m very much fully focused on.
“We’ve got a top of the table clash at the weekend and it’s a game I’m very much looking forward to.
“But I’ve certainly got one eye on Newcastle in terms of Brucie getting his 1000th game. He’s a great character of the game, someone who I’ve got a personal relationship with and the utmost respect for, and I’m really looking forward to seeing him get that 1000th game.
"I think it’s a mammoth achievement so congratulations to him for the weekend.
“Sitting in this position I certainly wouldn’t want anyone to be speculating about my job so I certainly won’t be getting involved in any speculation towards his.
“I think it’s interesting what’s happening at Newcastle and if anybody deserves a break it’s the Geordie fans so I’m sure the excitement level is high.
“Anyone with an interest in the game is looking on with interest to see how that develops.
“But from a personal point of view, I don’t really get involved in speculation and I wish Steve Bruce all the best.”