Vaclav Cerny annoys Ferguson with Rangers comments made on national TV – Exclusive
Vaclav Cerny played a starring role as Rangers beat Fenerbahce in the Europa League, but comments made after the game did not go down well with Derek Ferguson.
Cerny scored twice as Rangers stunned Fenerbahce 3-1 away from home in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
The Czechia international, who is on loan at Ibrox from Wolfsburg, now has 17 goals and four assists in 35 Europa League and Scottish Premiership outings this season.
However, while Cerny stole the headlines with his display in Turkiye, his post-match interview did not go down as well.
Derek Ferguson questions Cerny comments post-Fenerbahce
Cerny’s form has only increased suggestions he won’t be a Rangers player next term, but it is very much a case of enjoying him while we can.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the Gers’ superb away win last week, Cerny accepted Rangers are a completely different side in Europe this season compared to domestically.
Reacting to those comments exclusively to Ibrox News, pundit Ferguson said: “It was quite annoying actually, listening to Cerny getting interviewed after the game last week, saying in Europe we have a real edge about us.
“Sorry son, you should have an edge about you every time you play for Rangers. That got got to me and a few other Rangers supporters.”
Rangers still in hunt for Europa League success
Rangers would have had a full week to prepare for the visit of Fenerbahce to Ibrox by the time Thursday’s (13 March) tie comes around.
That can only be a good thing because having a domestic game sandwiched in between could have badly dented the team’s confidence.
It goes without saying that Rangers‘ domestic form this campaign has been nothing short of diabolical.
| Vaclav Cerny | 2024-25 |
| Games played | 42 |
| Games started | 29 |
| Goals | 17 |
| Assists | 4 |
As annoying as performances have been at home, though, this group of players have a chance to redeem themselves by going all the way in Europe.
“For whatever reason, they are not clicking domestically,” Ferguson added.
“It’s frustrating that they turn it on in Europe but forget about the domestic side of it. That’s what you’re paid for; it’s your bread and butter.“