"I had some really positive and interesting talks with the owners,"
"But it felt a bit rushed. I had a lot to think about and a short space of time to give a decision."
"There were a few things I was uncertain about. And if I'm going to take a challenge that big and that important - I've got that affection and connection with Rangers - for me to take that on again it had to be perfect and I had to be 100% ready."
"Is the timing right and are things perfect for me to be the best version of myself in that job? Unfortunately the timing, it didn't feel right to me."
Steven Gerrard held talks with Rangers after Russell Martin's dismissal but withdrew from the process and declined to return. Gerrard maintained a strong connection to the club and indicated his heart was fully invested, yet family circumstances with his family based in Bahrain and the timing influenced his decision. He described discussions with the club owners as positive but felt the process was rushed with limited time to decide. Gerrard cited uncertainties, the need to be 100% ready to accept a major challenge, and the club's existing sporting-structure considerations when ruling out a return for now.
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