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Martin O’Neill believes Steven Gerrard has nothing to lose by becoming Rangers ' new boss because they are so "dreadful" right now.

The Liverpool legend is wanted by the Ibrox board to become their new manager.

Graeme Murty parted company with the Glasgow outfit on Tuesday , two days after Rangers were crushed 5-0 by champions Celtic.

Former Hoops boss O’Neill claims he has never seen a worse Rangers side in all his time in football.

And the Republic of Ireland manager - who won three SPL titles, three Scottish Cups and a League Cup with the Parkhead giants - feels Gerrard won’t know what hit him when he lands in Glasgow.

O'Neill said: “He hasn't got a clue what he's letting himself in for, but he has been born and bred in Liverpool so he must have an idea.

“I hope he does (get the job), it would be nice to see him. I think he’d be terrific for Rangers at this stage because it’s unquestionably the worst side that has ever, ever played for Rangers.”

Speaking at a ‘Show Racism The Red Card’ event in Dublin, O’Neill added: “They are so, so bad. They are worse than bad, they are dreadful!

“I think the only way is up for him, if that's the case.”

O’Neill will return to Celtic Park on May 20 when he leads a Republic of Ireland XI against Celtic in Scott Brown’s testimonial.