Shock Twist as Rangers Fans React to Ancelotti – and It’s Not What You Think | OneFootball

The Davide Ancelotti story has exploded over the last 48 hours, with confirmation the Real Madrid assistant is indeed on Rangers’ radar. But while the name alone carries weight—being the son of one of football’s most decorated managers—the response from the Ibrox faithful has been far more muted.

We ran a poll on Ibrox Noise to take the pulse of the fans, and the outcome is telling. With 499 votes cast, here’s how the numbers stack up:

The vast majority of Rangers supporters are sitting on the fence. That doesn’t mean they’re against Ancelotti—it means they simply don’t know enough to be persuaded. We’ve outlined the background on him in this detailed piece, and that might explain the hesitancy. No prior first-team management. No experience in Scottish football. But an elite pedigree on paper.

What’s clear, though, is that fans aren’t screaming for his appointment. With just 15% actively backing him, there’s little appetite for a bold or risky hire. And in the wake of the Philippe Clement disaster, we can’t say we blame them. That mess left a serious mark, and supporters want credibility, not roll-of-the-dice experiments.

Ancelotti is reportedly on a shortlist with other names as covered in our latest update, and one credible outlet confirms talks may already be taking place behind the scenes. But if Rangers are paying attention to fan feeling, they’ll know this is a decision that needs to be sold hard—because right now, most fans simply aren’t convinced.

In short? It’s not a no… but it’s far from a yes. Ancelotti might still arrive at Ibrox—but if he does, he’ll need to prove himself fast.