Keith Jackson names high-profile Rangers figure who Barry Ferguson wanted sacked
Barry Ferguson left Rangers at the end of the season after a mixed time as temporary manager.
Ferguson was drafted in to replace Philippe Clement, who was given his marching orders in late February.
While the former player wanted the job permanently, the Ibrox club look set to appoint externally.
If Ferguson had been given the gig permanently, it seems that it would have spelled the end for a significant figure at Ibrox.
Rangers man would have been out Ibrox door
As Rangers enter a new dawn, they face a critical decision on their vacant managerial position.
While Ferguson spoke of his desire to land the job permanently, the Gers hierarchy want to appoint from elsewhere.
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, is the frontrunner, even though previous reports suggested he was not sure about the job.
| Club | Duration of role |
| Bayern Munich | July 2016 – September 2017 |
| Napoli | July 2018 – December 2019 |
| Everton | December 2019 – June 2021 |
| Real Madrid | July 2021 – May 2025 |
Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was the previous favourite to return to the Glasgow club, where he lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy.
If Ferguson had been given the gig, it appears that it would have spelled the end for the Scottish club’s head of recruitment, according to the Daily Record’s Keith Jackson (26 May).
Jackson referenced that Ferguson had identified Nils Koppen as one of the Ibrox club’s biggest problems, given his signings.
He then added that if Ferguson had landed the job, then Koppen would have been a goner.
Ancelotti the right man to fill Ibrox void
The Rangers manager saga finally appears to be reaching its conclusion after several twists and turns.
Understandably, the Ibrox club’s hierarchy have wanted to reach the correct decision, which is why a decision has taken this long.
With the Glasgow club set to decide on Ancelotti, the Gers have come to what would be the correct decision.
Of course, the Italian has never managed before, but he has been assistant manager at some of Europe’s greatest sides.
Furthermore, having lurked in the shadow of his great father for so long, now feels like his time.
What better first role in management than Rangers, a faltering giant in the Scottish game who need fresh ideas.
It is a clean slate for the Ibrox club, and it is time for the budding Ancelotti to come into full bloom.