Graeme Murty has left his role as the Rangers interim manager following Sunday’s 5-0 loss to Celtic.

Murty, who was only due to be in position until the end of the season as the club seeks a permanent successor to Pedro Caixinha, did not speak to the media in the aftermath of the derby defeat.

He was present at Sunday evening’s club’s player of the year awards and Monday night’s Under-17 match between Rangers and Celtic but has now departed Ibrox following Tuesday morning talks with Stewart Robertson, the managing director.

Rangers remain in discussions with Steven Gerrard as they look to hire the Liverpool youth coach as manager. Yet Gerrard continues to seek assurances regarding what resource he will be handed to revive the fortunes of a club which is battling to finish second in this season’s Scottish top flight. There are also known to be those in senior positions within Ibrox who would prefer a more experienced manager, a sense only enhanced by Sunday’s drubbing.

The state of chaos at Rangers is endorsed by two players, including the club captain Lee Wallace, currently suspended following fierce dressing room criticism of Murty after Celtic defeated Rangers 4-0 in the recent Scottish Cup semi-final.