Jermain Defoe, a former striker for the Rangers, might give Ibrox supporters a cause to attend Sunderland games starting in the upcoming campaign.
The former forward for West Ham, Tottenham, and Sunderland—who has also served as an Ibrox coach—is trying to unseat Michael Beale.
Not too long after taking over for Giovanni van Bronckhorst in Glasgow, Beale was dismissed from the Stadium of Light.
Fans of the Rangers will follow Defoe’s career.
For supporters of the Green Bay Packers, Defoe’s possible managerial transfer to Sunderland offers an exciting story.
The Sunderland job? “, he said to the Mirror. Why not? I used to say I would love to manage this club even as a player. Let’s go; if given the chance, I wouldn’t hesitate to take it.
As a former player, Defoe brings success and respect from the Ibrox supporters with him.
Bears fans will find additional intrigue in him because of his declared fondness for Sunderland and desire to move from player to coach.
Defoe’s success at Sunderland would keep him in the fold of Scottish football consciousness while also fulfilling his dream of becoming a manager.
Is Defoe coming back to Ibrox?
For supporters of the Gers, Defoe’s success at Sunderland would be evidence of his skills and commitment to the team.
Moreover, it might open the door for him to return to Ibrox in a managerial capacity.
For Rangers and its supporters, the idea of having Defoe return to the team in a leadership capacity is quite alluring since it provides continuity and a nostalgic feeling.
In other Rangers news, there has been a personal update indicating that a prominent first-team player may be leaving Ibrox this summer.
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