A.T.G 10,773 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Former captain Barry Ferguson says it is his "ultimate dream" to return to Rangers as manager.The 35-year is currently caretaker player-boss at Blackpool."I did everything I wanted to in terms of playing for Rangers, captaining Rangers and picking up trophies," he told BBC Scotland."Of course, I need to learn my trade first, but I'd be lying if said it wasn't my ultimate dream to go back one day as manager."Rangers will be in Scotland's second tier next season, having completed back-to-back promotions, and the club are unbeaten in League One.Manager Ally McCoist has, however, come in for some criticism following a surprise Ramsdens Cup final loss to Raith Rovers and several less than convincing performances against part-time opposition.All of this has played out against a backdrop of turmoil at board level, with fans currently threatening to withhold season ticket money over concerns about the financial management at the club."Ally has got a difficult job," said Ferguson. "The goal is to get through the divisions - he's done that the last two years."All right they had a difficult time against Raith Rovers but that happens in football, It was a bad day at the office."I know how difficult it must be for him. The club should be at the top challenging Celtic every season."I just hope that sooner rather than later they get it all sorted out because Scotland needs a Rangers at the top."Ferguson stepped into his first managerial role following the sacking of Paul Ince in January and Blackpool sit 20th in the league, two points above relegation zone"My only concern is keeping this club in the Championship, then we'll take it from there," he said. "It's a difficult task but it's not one I'll shy away from."I know there are people out there that want me to fall flat on my face and that makes me more determined."I grew up with that at Rangers. Half of the country loved you and the other half hated you."Ferguson's career at Rangers ended under a cloud when he was stripped of the captaincy in April 2009, following misconduct while on Scotland duty.He left for Birmingham at the end of the season and declined a later approach to add to his 45 international caps."I've made many mistakes in my career," he admits. "Probably the Scotland scenario tops it all."If I could turn back the clock on one thing, I'd have done that a lot different. But it happened and I suffered the consequences."People can say what they want but playing for your country and captaining your country meant a lot to me."I wouldn't say no as long as he had a decent track record and had proven himself at a couple of clubsAs we are seeing now, being a legend doesn't mean you can manage the bearsLove Barry though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,505 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 No thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 least he's talking after he's proven himself unlike Ally & Co. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cue the "So does Ally!" (want to manage us, eventually )posts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 No thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falwheel 222 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wish Barry every success, true blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Not had the best start with Blackpool anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankBearWATP 877 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How is he doing at Blackpool? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Prove you have the ability to manage Rangers Barry. But going by the way you acted under Le guen, I doubt you do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 If people read the article they'll see he refers to learning his trade first.He could end up a fantastic young manager but he's being dismissed by the "he was a ned that got lucky" brigade.I'd love to see him back providing he's good enough to do the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA Ger 99 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 If he proves to be a good manager elsewhere first great, if not then no thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I think he's had a win with Blackpool and a few draws, but he's inherited a team on the way down. I'd have him after a few years in management in which he's done, if not spectacular things, been a very good, solid bloke. And man management should be one of the criteria to see him come here.He was given the captaincy very young remember, as Advocaat thought he had leadership qualities.Let's wait and see how he does, cause he's not ready now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 How is he doing at Blackpool?Not great Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikica Jelavic 41 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Not only is he doing shocking with Blackpool. I don't want him near Rangers after what he did during the PLG era and the Scotland stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,305 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Understandable, every Rangers fan would love to manage their club, barry was lucky enough tp play and captain his club, its only natural that he'd fancy managing us now that he has taken up that side of the game.He's got a helluva lot to learn yet so it's early days but I wish him well and in the future if he has proven he is good enough then I'd welcome him back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,128 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Can't believe Barry gets stick for opposing PLG a clown of a manager who is only surpassed by what we have in the dugout just now,how many people would complain if Jig for example was to start opposing Ally's tactics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Well by the looks of how things are going at Blackpool he won't make it as a manager which is a huge relief.His behaviour durung the PLG era should mean he never comes back in any capacity to the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawsburst 1,381 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Will he still finance season tickets for the mockitdome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,230 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wonderful footballer.I hope one day he is good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzalivesforever 1,987 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Fuck off Barry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,576 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Rangers managers position should be about the best calibre of manager we can get. Them being a "Rangers man" or an ex player shouldn't come into it.If at some point down the line the vacancy arises, if Barry has proven himself to be a proven and successful manager, and the best available to us, then fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewdo1872 0 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 At this moment I would say no chance.He has just started managing but if he in the future proves at a good level then why not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamgers 1,214 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 No thanks Barry...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How is he doing at Blackpool?Taking them down Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Will never want a guy that's prepared to have a column in the rebel as our Manager . He is surely aware of what the majority of people think about this rancid gutter rag ,while he takes their money .No thanks . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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