Tensions are mounting within the Rangers Football Club organization following a fiery critique of club legend and current backroom staff member Barry Ferguson by a prominent sports journalist. The explosive commentary, published earlier this week, has ignited debate across the Scottish football world and raised serious questions about Ferguson’s future at the club.
The scathing article, authored by veteran Rangers insider James McArthur of The Glasgow Football Gazette, did not mince words. McArthur claimed that Ferguson’s influence behind the scenes has become “more disruptive than constructive,” citing alleged disagreements with coaching staff, resistance to modern tactics, and a divisive presence in the dressing room.
“Barry Ferguson may have been a midfield warrior in his playing days,” McArthur wrote, “but today, his outdated mentality and behind-the-scenes power plays are hurting the progress Rangers desperately need.”
The article sent shockwaves through the fanbase, many of whom revere Ferguson as one of the club’s modern-era icons. The former captain, who won multiple league titles with Rangers and is known for his fiery leadership, returned to the club in a coaching and ambassadorial role. But McArthur alleges that Ferguson’s involvement goes far beyond what his official position entails — and not always in a positive way.
According to anonymous sources cited in the report, Ferguson has clashed with the first-team coaching staff over training methods and tactical approaches, often advocating for a more traditional style of play that contradicts the vision of current manager Philippe Clement. Some within Ibrox have reportedly grown frustrated with his continued influence on squad selection and his close relationships with certain veteran players.
The Rangers board has yet to issue a formal statement, but internal discussions about Ferguson’s role are believed to be ongoing. One club source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Herald, “No one questions Barry’s love for the club, but right now, there’s a real concern that his presence is creating division rather than unity.”
Ferguson himself has remained silent amid the uproar, though many expect he will speak publicly in the coming days. His defenders argue that his passion for Rangers is being misinterpreted as interference, and that his deep knowledge of Scottish football should be seen as an asset, not a threat.
However, in modern football, even legends are not immune to scrutiny — especially when results are on the line. With Rangers trailing Celtic in the title race and fan frustrations growing over inconsistent performances, any sign of internal discord becomes amplified.
Whether this public calling out results in Ferguson stepping back, being reassigned, or potentially shown the door remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the iconic figure once seen as the beating heart of Ibrox is now at the center of one of the most divisive conversations surrounding the club.
The coming weeks could be crucial — not only for Barry Ferguson’s future, but for the stability of Rangers Football Club as a whole.
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