UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 In your opinion, just how good was he? For me I think he was one the best in Europe for a good 5 years. Never looked out of place up against the best we played in Europe. Dominated games more often than not, was a superb leader. He even managed to add goals to his game which pushed him on another level again. Grew up watching him in his prime and for me one of our greatest captains. Many people don't rate him as highly, especially on here in the past which I've never understood. Was gutted when he left for England and especially for a team like Blackburn. If it wasn't for his injuries I've no doubt he would have ended up at Arsenal, Man Utd etc... Superb player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,613 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ned and embarrassment Sorry to burst yer bubble but there it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of my favourite Rangers players growing up,gutted when he left for Blackburn. He should've been one of those players that never left the club but can't really blame him for wanting to try it out down south.15 trophies won and a European final appearance speak for themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ned and embarrassment Sorry to burst yer bubble but there it isEmbarrassment how!? He might have been a ned when he was younger but surely deserves credit for turning into a leader of our most talented team in decades? And I'd argue that 'ned' mentality gave him the edge to his game he needed to mix it with the best in Europe!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,428 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ned and embarrassmentSorry to burst yer bubble but there it isWow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,874 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of the best in Europe?Nah Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 My favorite ever player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of my favourite Rangers players growing up,gutted when he left for Blackburn. He should've been one of those players that never left the club but can't really blame him for wanting to try it out down south.15 trophies won and a European final appearance speak for themselves.One of my favourite pictures. Always laugh at seeing that wee banker cunt with his daft glasses and teeth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,328 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 pre-Blackburn, one of the best in Europe. Post-Blackburn, not the same player in an attacking sense but took too much responsibility on the park. All in all the guy bleeds red white and blue. One of us is a term used too much these days, but he is that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of the best in Europe?NahDefinitely up there. Shone against players like Mendieta, Frings, Scholl, Tarnat, Van Bommel, Riquelme, Moutinho etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Good Rangers player who was outstanding in 2002-03 but not one of the greats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmeister1972 38 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Oh Barry Barry Barry Barry Barry Barry Ferguson.people that don't rate one of our greatest captains just shows how hard it is to play for rangers,he's probably a bigger billy boy than the majority on here and played and captained us to league titles,some folk on here are a complete embarrassment, either that or bead rattlers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ned and embarrassmentSorry to burst yer bubble but there it isDid that leave you speechless mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,874 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Definitely up there. Shone against players like Mendieta, Frings, Scholl, Tarnat, Van Bommel, Riquelme, Moutinho etc...No he wasn't.He was one of the best British midfielder for a few season but don't be daft about the best in Europe.Mendieta, Gerrard, Lampard, Alonso, Scholes, Pirlo, Zidane, Makalele, Ballack plus a good few more all far superior players than Barry ever was.The uber stuff aside you simply can't deny that unless you have no clue about football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Good Rangers player who was outstanding in 2002-03 but not one of the greats.Why not one of the greats in your opinion mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Why not one of the greats in your opinion mate?If he had stayed when he was playing his best football instead of moving to Blackburn then maybe he could have become a Rangers great.Also when he came back all the stuff with Le Guen put me off him a bit and then a bit like Gerard at Liverpool he started playing in a position where he could prolong his career rather than playing a bit further forward and giving more to the team than he could have gave in his second spell.As I said a good Rangers player but not one of the greats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStepsTheHammer 93 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 If he had stayed when he was playing his best football instead of moving to Blackburn then maybe he could have become a Rangers great.Also when he came back all the stuff with Le Guen put me off him a bit and then a bit like Gerard at Liverpool he started playing in a position where he could prolong his career rather than playing a bit further forward and giving more to the team than he could have gave in his second spell.As I said a good Rangers player but not one of the greats.Fair enough mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,474 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 He's a wank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy bear 1873 57 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great player also gutted when he left, wee dicks captain in a team full of stars but barry was still one of our best players in the team always played shit without him and was sorely missed when he left Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,573 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great player for us but his immaturity let him (and us) down. He probably regrets it now.I remember him dominating the midfield against Bayern, they couldn't get near him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of my favourites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ned and embarrassment Sorry to burst yer bubble but there it isSee you, prick. Take yourself to fuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,238 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I've Watched the gers for 45 years now and when Ferguson was at his best he was outstanding, watched him in Europe many a time and some of the so called superstars couldn't touch him, some of the goals he scored against the scum were brilliant like the free kick against the scum in a cup final, he hated slackers and you could see him getting angry with players if he felt they weren't pulling their weight , for so called Rangers fans to decry him with wank, ned etc have a fuckin word with yourselves, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tontospal 1,116 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 In your opinion, just how good was he? For me I think he was one the best in Europe for a good 5 years. Never looked out of place up against the best we played in Europe. Dominated games more often than not, was a superb leader. He even managed to add goals to his game which pushed him on another level again. Grew up watching him in his prime and for me one of our greatest captains. Many people don't rate him as highly, especially on here in the past which I've never understood. Was gutted when he left for England and especially for a team like Blackburn. If it wasn't for his injuries I've no doubt he would have ended up at Arsenal, Man Utd etc... Superb player.At times he was the best in Scotland but sadly he wasn't the best in the UK nevermind Europe. Take the blue shades off as sadly he wasn't in the same class as Scholes, Keane, Gerrard, Lampard or Viera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds 3,359 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 A great player, wouldn't go so far as to say he was the best in Europe for his time.We have had some of the best players in Europe for their times though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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