David Thompson has no doubt that Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard will lead Rangers to a domestic treble in Scottish football next season.
Gerrard, who is currently Under-18s coach at Liverpool, has agreed a three-year contract with Rangers and is expected to be named the club's manager on Friday afternoon.
Thompson, who played with Gerrard at Liverpool, thinks that the former midfielder's competitive nature meant he simply could not refuse the temptation to take over at Rangers.
And Thompson is convinced that Gerrard will be an instant hit in Scottish football, ending Celtic's dominance in style.
The former Red wrote on Twitter: "I knew it wouldn't take long for Stevie G's competitive desire to surface.
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"It's OK coaching and developing young lads, but this fella couldn't lose the toss without getting upset!!
"No doubt [he will] win the treble next season."
Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is on the brink of leading Celtic to an historic double treble, while the Scottish league title won this term was the Bhoys' seventh in a row.
It has been suggested Gerrard will be bankrolled in the summer as he bids to transform the Rangers squad to take the fight to Celtic next season.
