Steven Gerrard targeted for shock new job with EFL strugglers after Al-Ettifaq exit
Steven Gerrard targeted for shock new job with EFL strugglers after Al-Ettifaq exit
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Steven Gerrard will not be making a surprise return to football with Carlisle United of League Two after leaving Al-Ettifaq. The Liverpool and England legend, 44, confirmed last week that he would no longer manage in the Saudi Pro League after leaving his previous role, meaning he is unattached. It's understood Gerrard's name was discussed in relation to the Carlisle vacancy, however, there is no suggestion that either party have held dialogue.
Carlisle are currently five points adrift of safety after a difficult spell under Mike Williamson, who was sacked on Monday morning after a crushing 5-1 defeat at home to Swindon Town over the weekend. The Cumbrians want to make a swift appointment as they battle to retain their EFL status and Gerrard would have been an eye-catching appointment at that level given his past roles with Rangers and Aston Villa.
Carlisle's current sporting director, Robert Clarkson, spent time at Rangers during Gerrard's tenure before leaving the Scottish giants back in 2022. He was appointed as Carlisle's new sporting directors by the club's ambitious American owners three months ago. Carlisle were taken over by Castle Sport Group back in November 2023, a company run by the Piatak family from Jacksonville, Florida. The club were relegated from League One last season and have struggled again this term under both Paul Simpson and his successor, Williamson.
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