Barry Ferguson ‘has chance to be Rangers manager’ as takeover factor emerges
Barry Ferguson has a job to do at Rangers until the season ends, as Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises continue to work on a takeover.
Cavanagh and Paraag Marathe of the 49ers have found a way to complete the much-anticipated deal to acquire a 51 per cent controlling interest at the Gers.
The prospective new owners will undoubtedly have to make a decision on Barry Ferguson at Ibrox once they finally arrive.
While being knocked out of the Europa League was a big blow for the former Scotland international’s hopes of continuing at the Light Blues next season, he still may have some hope.
Rangers to keep Ferguson if Cavenagh and 49ers deal drags on
Ferguson would possibly be in a good position to remain the Glaswegian outfit’s head coach if the takeover drags on, Scott Burns says.
The Daily Record journalist believes the former Scotland international’s continuity at the Gers depends on how long the Cavenagh and 49ers will take to finalise a deal at Ibrox.
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Burns feels that any delays in the US consortium’s arrival at the Light Blues will mean that they’ll need to get to work quickly, putting Ferguson in good stead to keep his place in the dugout.
The journalist wrote in the Record (21 April): “I think it all depends on the takeover. If that continues to drag on, then they need to put plans in place, and Barry [Ferguson] would then be in a good position.”
49ers should keep Ferguson in charge at Ibrox
Ferguson’s reputation at Ibrox extends beyond his recent managerial stint, with the 47-year-old garnering respect for his achievements during his playing days.
The ex-midfielder captained the Gers to various titles, and since replacing Philippe Clement, he’s changed the mood around the Glaswegian outfit.
There was positivity around the Light Blues when Ferguson arrived, and despite some underwhelming results domestically, the excitement at Ibrox over the last few months has been palpable.
Rangers were never favourites to win the Europa League, but the interim management made the supporters feel otherwise.
The Bears won against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the last 16, but were eventually knocked out of the competition by Athletic Club in the quarter-finals.
With the Gers already out of the Scottish Cup and several points behind Celtic in the Premiership, they don’t have much to play for until the end of the season.
The 47-year-old interim boss will still want to see some fight and passion from the Light Blues in the final five games of the campaign, and wins in all of them may be crucial when the Americans decide on the next permanent manager.
Ferguson’s future at Ibrox is one to keep an eye on.