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BBC News
20-05-2025
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- BBC News
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
- Sport
- 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
- Sport
- Yahoo
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.'
New York Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Rangers confirm Barry Ferguson departure after three months as interim manager
Rangers have confirmed interim manager Barry Ferguson will not continue in his position beyond this season. The former Rangers captain was appointed in February for the remaining three months of the campaign, following the dismissal of Philippe Clement at Ibrox. Rangers were 13 points behind Celtic at the time of his appointment, with their Glasgow rivals stretching their lead to a 17-point margin by the conclusion of the campaign on Saturday. Advertisement Ferguson, 47, saw his side collect four points from their two Old Firm matches and they progressed past Fenerbahce in the Europa League round-of-16 before falling to Athletic Club at the quarter-final stage. However, he oversaw just six victories in his 15 matches at the helm and two in the final nine matches of the campaign, which finished trophyless for Rangers. 💙 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 Ferguson's coaching staff of Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor, all former players at Ibrox, will also depart. Celtic won their fourth Scottish title in a row and 13 of the last 14, with Rangers sole title in that timeframe in the 2020-21 season. Ferguson scored 60 goals in 431 first-team appearances across two spells at the Glasgow club during his playing career, which encompassed more than 700 senior games. The former central midfielder previously had a caretaker spell at English club Blackpool in 2014 before permanent stints at Scottish lower league clubs Clyde, Kelty Hearts and Alloa Athletic, the latter of whom he left in February 2022. ()
BBC News
11-04-2025
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- BBC News
Rangers 0-0 Athletic Bilbao: Key stats
Rangers ended a five-game losing streak at home in all competitions, however, they are still without a victory on home soil in six games, their joint-longest run along with another six-game streak in having a man extra for the majority of the game, Athletic Club failed to score in a European game for the first time in their last 19 matches, last drawing a blank against Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa League group stages in September have avoided defeat for a sixth time in 12 UEFA Europa League games where they have had a player sent off, with this the fifth draw alongside one Club mustered a total of 19 shots, last managing more in major European competition without finding the back of the net in September 2017 in the UEFA Europa League against Zorya Luhansk (20).Rangers' goalkeepers have saved three of the last seven penalties they have faced in major European competition, courtesy of two by Allan McGregor, in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League and the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, and Liam Kelly in the UEFA Europa League this of Robin Pröpper's expulsion, Rangers suffered their first red card in major European competition since James Sands was sent off against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League in September captain James Tavernier made his 62nd appearance in major European competition for Rangers (level with John Greig), with only Allan McGregor managing more (78), while Athletic Club captain Óscar De Marcos made his 57th appearance in major European competition for his club, the joint-most of any player in their history, level with Markel 18 years and 188 days, Bailey Rice was the youngest player to start for Rangers in major European competition since Danny Wilson against VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League in November 2009 (17y 332d).
