As is often the case when footballers leave a club, supporters often like to keep an eye on former players and watch how their careers progress - particularly those stepping into management.
Celtic and Rangers fans are no different in that respect as they track how players are faring at their new clubs, whether it be loan signings or players who have been sold on.
The two Glasgow giants currently have 16 ex-players sitting in the managerial hot seat at clubs spanning the length and breadth of the UK this season. Eight former Hoops and Light Blues stars of years gone by who have represented the clubs at some level and even won domestic honours during their time in Glasgow make up the following list.
From Gary Caldwell in Southwest England to newly-appointed Duncan Ferguson in the Scottish Highlands, we take a look at those former Old Firm players who are now gaffers:
9. Nicky Law - Tampa Bay Rowdies
Played top-flight football with Motherwell before agreeing to drop down the divisions to join Rangers on a free transfer in the summer of 2013 following the club’s financial troubles. A consistent performer who moved Stateside in 2021. had spells at Indy Eleven, Tampa Bay Rowdies and Huntsville City where he moved into coaching. Stepped up as Tampa head coach this summer. | Getty Images
10. Paul Hartley - Cove Rangers
Won two league titles, two Scottish Cups and one League Cup during Gordon Strachan’s tenure. Guided Alloa to back-to-back promotions in his first managerial role, won promotion to the top-flight with Dundee and has since has spells at Falkirk, Cove and an ill-fated three month stint at Hartlepool United. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Rhys McCabe - Airdrieonians
A product of the Gers youth system, McCabe spell just over a year as part of the first-team squad before heading down south. Turned out for Sheffield Wednesday, Dunfermline, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic and Queen of the South before rocking up at the Excelsior Stadium. Currently player/manager of the Diamonds and earned promotion from League One last term. | Getty Images
12. Gary Caldwell - Exeter City
Won the same amount of medals at Paul Hartley and helped the Hoops progress into the last-16 of the Champions League. Transitioned into management after finishing his playing days at Wigan and counts Chesterfield and Partick Thistle among the former clubs he’s taken charge of. | Getty Images