Even though the Rangers fans are set to see their side finish without a trophy while Celtic are headed for another potential treble, it looks like the mood is pretty good amongst the Ibrox supporters. That is largely because of the club's impending takeover by a US consortium that involves the San Francisco 49ers.
Naturally, hopes have been raised. Many Rangers are viewing this as the club's opportunity to close down the gap with Celtic and become competitive again. Some even that this takeover will take them past the Hoops and make them the outright best team in Scottish football.
The issue is, for that to happen, things will need to change when it comes to the club's decision-making. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a huge gap between the money spent by Celtic and the Rangers.
That is why Celtic will love the latest rumour surrounding the Ibrox club. As reported by Football Insider, prospective new owners 49ers Enterprises are expected to play a key role in the decision-making process once their Rangers takeover is completed. It appears that Steven Gerrard is firmly at the top of their shortlist for the next manager.
Celtic fans will love latest rumour about 49ers' Rangers plans
That feels like a decision that the current Rangers setup would make. Looking back at the past instead of moving forward.
Gerrard did win the Rangers the league during his first stint at Ibrox. What many appear to have chosen to forget though is the fact that that was his only piece of silverware despite spending more than three seasons managing in Scotland.
His managerial spells after leaving the Rangers have been bad as well. He failed to make the grade at Aston Villa and was not much better at Al-Ettifaq despite making high-profile signings.
One would also imagine that many Celtic fans would like to see Gerrard back at Ibrox. He finished his first stint with the upper hand, having left soon after winning the league. So, if he returns, it would be a chance for the Hoops to rewrite that ending and make things right.