Steven Gerrard admits he has to be a much more emotionless figure as a manager.
The Liverpool legend took charge of Rangers earlier this year and has impressed in his opening months in the role.
Regarded as one of the Reds’ greatest captains of all time, Gerrard was always a player who wore his heart on his sleeve.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 38-year-old admits that side of his character has had to change in management:
I have to be aware I must control my emotions a lot more.
It’s not about me now. It was about me when I played. Now the challenge is to get a group as right as I can, using my journey and experiences to help them.
Looking back, I didn’t hide it well, did I? But that’s me. You could see the pure ecstasy when I was at the top end of the dream.
But the low moments? I’m not one who could put on the poker face. I never have been.
It smacks you right in the face, the size of the job, when you have 25 fellas staring at you, waiting for every word that is going to come out of your mouth. That was completely different to having a group of kids in front of me last year.
Gerrard has inspired Rangers to third in the Scottish Premiership, just two points behind bitter rivals and leaders Celtic.
His side have also thrived in the Europa League, often exceeding expectations and giving themselves a chance of reaching the knockout stages.
The ferocious, emotional figure that used to lead Liverpool has been traded for a more measured, low-key individual.
