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Scottish Sun
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Rangers icon Allan McGregor explains why VAR was CORRECT to disallow Djeidi Gassama goal against Club Brugge
RANGERS legend Allan McGregor reckons the officials got it RIGHT to disallow Djeidi Gassama's strike against Club Brugge. The winger thought he'd brought the Gers to within a goal of the Belgians only for VAR to intervene. 4 Djeidi Gassama thought he'd scored to make it 3-2 Credit: Getty 4 But VAR got involved Credit: PRIME VIDEO 4 Club Brugge keeper Simon Mignolet seemed to get his hands to the ball Credit: PRIME VIDEO 4 Allan McGregor was part of the punditry team Credit: Willie Vass It was a night to forget at Ibrox as Rangers slumped to a 3-1 defeat in their Champions League play-off first leg. Few inside the stadium could quite believe what was happening as the Gers found themselves three goals down inside the opening 20 minutes amid an almighty defensive shambles. Many fans had seen enough and headed for the exit door. Danilo got a goal back early in the second half as the Gers attempted to mount a fightback. They thought they'd got it back to 3-2 as the game approached its final stages with regular Euro hero Djeidi Gassama popping up with the goal. However, it wasn't to be. Gassama weaved his way into the box, saw a shot deflected before prodding the ball home from close range. The referee gave the goal but the Brugge players weren't happy. VAR got involved and the whistler was off to the monitor. He was then shown that Brugge keeper Simon Mignolet appeared to have his hands on the ball first - BEFORE Gassama tapped it into the net. Inside Rangers-themed barbers After a quick look, the goal was chalked off leaving Ibrox deflated. It was a controversial moment but one that ex-Gers No1 Allan McGregor believes the officials called correctly. The laws of the game state a ball cannot be removed from a goalkeeper's possession when they are in control of it - and McGregor reckons Mignolet did indeed get his hands to the ball first before Gassama prodded home. McGregor told Prime Video: "Unfortunately it probably is a free-kick, yeah. "I never got a right good view of it but if the ball is in his hands first, which I think slightly it is, then he's deemed to be in control of it. "Unfortunately it is a free-kick. "By the way, he's done brilliantly to get it into that position." McGregor was joined on the Prime panel by former Gers teammate Scott Arfield. The current Falkirk ace agreed with the former keeper's assessment. Arfield added: "I do agree because obviously Allan doesn't want to say that but he's also a member of the goalies' union. "You have to say he's got the two hands on the ball, it is a bit soft, but he is in control. "It's one of them, if it's for you you're delighted." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
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Rangers ‘keen on former Arsenal coach' as Russell Martin seeks to fill key backroom staff role
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS are reportedly looking at bringing in a goalkeeping coach that worked under Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. The position at the Ibrox club has been vacant since Allan McGregor left along with the rest of Barry Ferguson's backroom staff at the end of last season. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Former Arsenal goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 Former Rangers goalkeeping coach Allan McGregor Credit: PA It's less than a month away to their first competitive match - a crucial Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos at Ibrox on July 22. And now new boss Russell Martin is hastily assembling his team - both on and off the pitch - ahead of the new season getting underway. Matt Gill is Martin's number two and have known each other since they were players at Norwich, while Rhys Owen is his performance coach. The Sheffield Star is reporting Rangers are "weighing up" a move to bring in the soon-to-be out of contract coach Sal Bibbo from Sheffield Wednesday. He's a highly-rated goalkeeping coach who started out his coaching career at Reading between 2006 and 2015. That was where he crossed paths with manager Brendan Rodgers. He also worked under Arsene Wenger, Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery at Arsenal between 2017 and 2020, before joining Brighton and then Sheffield Wednesday in 2023. He coached Petr Cech and World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has spoken previously about the impact Bibbo had on his career whilst on loan from Arsenal at Reading. The Argentina goalkeeper said in 2019, 'I really look up to Sal, he's a great goalkeeper coach and a great man so he was a major influence in me coming here. 'When (Arsene) Wenger left, so many people were sacked at Arsenal. FOUR to join Rangers before Champions League Plus Aarons impact on Tavernier REVEALED 'The fact that Arsenal wanted to keep him [Bibbo] in the club, it was for a reason." Meanwhile, a new era was ushered in at Ibrox on Monday as the American owners addressed shareholders for the first time at the club's EGM. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh has vowed to end Celtic's dominance by restoring Rangers to trophy glory. He also revealed the moment talks began on buying Rangers. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Did 'players fail Ferguson' or was he 'not manager material'?
Following the confirmation that Barry Ferguson is leaving Rangers, we asked for your views on his brief what some of you said:John: Ferguson was put in a difficult position and did well with what he had to play with. Unfortunately we all know this squad just isn't good enough. Although he's leaving the manager's role, I hope they make some space for him in a coaching capacity as he has a lot to offer and is a potential Gers manager in the Lots of people are saying Ferguson did well with the tools he had, which I agree with, but so did Philippe Clement. They had the same set of players and got the same inconsistent play and results. The team is good at counter-attacking but not good at trying to break down a low block. That is the conundrum for the new manager, to be able to do Ferguson plugged the holes in a sinking ship, but that's all. His press conferences were both refreshing and alarming when he kept saying "my team" and seemed to be a "me" instead of "we". He also refused to give fringe players a try and was more interested in looking good himself with mediocre wins than trying out players for next season. I'm glad he didn't get the job I thought Barry, Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor did a decent job given the tools he had to work with. These players in a number of cases have been responsible for a number of managers losing their jobs. The highlights were Fenerbahce away and the penalties at Ibrox and the win at Parkhead. I felt Barry and the boys answered the call from Rangers in difficult circumstances and showed what the club means to each of them. Alan: Not manager material at such a big club but room for improvement, could be a good The right decision in the end. Ferguson's chances of getting the job permanently were already slim. He didn't get a reaction out of the players who served up the same dross under Clement. His time as manager will be forgotten about I feel for Barry. He wanted the job so badly and was let down so many times by a group of players who have been inconsistent all season. Barry didn't fail, the players did. He showed enough in his gameplan and team selections, plus the ability to change things during a game, to convince me at least he could have done the job permanently. However, the decision has been made and I will get behind the new manager. I personally would have Stevie Gerrard or Gio van Bronckhorst back.
Times
18-05-2025
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- Times
Barry Ferguson and his staff depart Rangers
Barry Ferguson's hopes of staying at Rangers as permanent manager have been dashed after it was revealed that he had left Ibrox following the final game of the season, a 2-2 draw with Hibernian. The former club captain was handed the reins for the remainder of the campaign in the wake of Philippe Clement's sacking back in February, and right up until his post-match press conference at Easter Road, he was insistent that he still wished to be considered for the role full-time. However, some 24 hours after that game brought down the curtain on another largely disappointing season for the Govan outfit, it was confirmed that Ferguson had left the club alongside his assistants Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor. The 47-year-old former
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Barry Ferguson leaves role as Rangers interim head coach
Interim head coach Barry Ferguson has left Rangers as the club step up their search for a new boss. The Gers have confirmed the 47-year-old, who was asked to take over until the end of the season in February following Philippe Clement's exit, has departed along with Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor following Saturday's 2-2 final-day draw at Hibernian. A statement on the club's official website said: 'Everyone at Rangers Football Club would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to Barry Ferguson and his staff, with yesterday's game at Hibernian being their final match in charge. 💙 Everyone at Rangers Football Club would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to Barry Ferguson and his staff, with yesterday's game at Hibernian being their final match in charge. 👉 Read More | — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 18, 2025 'Club legend Ferguson answered the call in the club's hour of need back in February and has overseen several memorable moments during his time in charge, not least progression to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League and a terrific victory at Parkhead. 'A Hall of Fame member, Ferguson will now leave this role along with Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor, with enormous gratitude and best wishes of everyone at Ibrox for their efforts in these last few months.' Ferguson took charge of 15 games in all, winning six and drawing five as the club he represented with such distinction as a player finished second behind champions Celtic, but 17 points adrift. He said: 'I've already lived the dream as a player and as captain of Rangers and to do so as head coach in these last three months has been an enormous honour for me. 'There have been some ups and downs, but I have loved this experience and given it my all throughout. 'I want to thank Neil, Billy and Allan, the three staff members who came in with me, and all the other staff who have supported me during my time in charge. Indeed from everyone at the training centre and at Ibrox, the backing I have received has been phenomenal. 'Above all, I want to thank our supporters. There is no doubt this has been a difficult season, but the backing the team and I have continued to receive in spite of that has been incredible. 'I have said, no matter how this period panned out, I would always remain a committed supporter of the club and I look forward to remaining a Rangers ambassador. 'I wish whomever becomes the new manager, every success in the job.' Chief executive Patrick Stewart thanked Ferguson and his staff for their work and revealed the hunt for a permanent replacement for Clement was 'progressing well'. Stewart said: 'Barry, Neil, Billy and Allan all had distinguished playing careers with Rangers and they have all enhanced their standing with the club for their work since February. The reception they received at Ibrox on Wednesday night was fully merited and I know meant so much to Barry and his team. 'The search for our new head coach is progressing well, and we look forward to concluding our process in the coming period.'
