Barry Ferguson makes major pitch for the Rangers job | OneFootball

Barry Ferguson is once again causing a stir at Rangers. As the interim manager, he has come right out and said what many fans have been whispering in the stands: he wants the job permanently. Ferguson has had a rollercoaster of a time since taking over as the club’s caretaker boss. Some difficult results have been mixed with moments of promise. He has now played his hand, saying that he wouldn’t be looking elsewhere if Rangers don’t decide to keep him in charge full-time (Currie, 2025).

Ferguson has handled the European bit with some degree of competence, despite the club’s early exit. He has shown a few tactical masterstrokes that have caught attention outside the country (Palmer, 2025). But even with those little moments of brilliance, he has only been able to effect a modicum of change in the season. It hasn’t been smooth sailing, and the waters have been choppy. Ferguson evidently thinks he can steady this ship and guide it into something approaching calmer waters.

Still, recent stunning performances (if not whole matches) in Europe have shown what might be. And with a new sporting director like Kevin Thelwell coming in to talk about the future he sees for the club (Currie, 2025)—well, you have to wonder if they’re taking everything apart to put it all back together again as something new.

This isn’t just about Ferguson wanting attention or admiration; it’s profoundly intimate. He has a deep-seated affection for the club and is desperate to see it ascend from its recent difficulties, much like a phoenix rising from the embers. Indeed, he wants to see the club rejuvenated and restored to its former glory. Fans have been exceptionally supportive of him, with team captain James Tavernier leading the chorus of approval: “We want Barry here next season!” Yet behind this push for managerial continuity lies an uncertainty tied to fan power. What if new owners prefer a more star-studded managerial lineup (think Steven Gerrard or Roberto Martinez)?