PaulRFC1 115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great post Casey....Yeah Manti I maybe shouldn't have said all time as I really wouldn't know but I think Weir is a good shout to have been a better captain than him.In the last 20 to 30 years I would say, Greig would be my number one of all time tho.My Rangers knowledge from round about the mid 70's is pretty good so I should have said that rather than all time, good post anyway m8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great post Casey....Accurate would be a better description, imo, but cheers anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 As I said earlier, a lot of people need to realise that Barry Ferguson was the first successful captain that many posters on here ever saw. It's hardly surprising that they have taken a massive shine to him.I thought he was a good captain, but when you compare him to the guy in my avatar then it's not even worth talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great post Casey....Yeah Manti I maybe shouldn't have said all time as I really wouldn't know but I think Weir is a good shout to have been a better captain than him.In the last 20 to 30 years I would say, Greig would be my number one of all time tho.My Rangers knowledge from round about the mid 70's is pretty good so I should have said that rather than all time, good post anyway m8.I have to agree that in the shorter time scale Greig would have it for me, but just a bawhair ahead of Gough.The clincher is that Greig spent so long leading relatively poor teams, not really a problem that Gough had.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have to agree that in the shorter time scale Greig would have it for me, but just a bawhair ahead of Gough.The clincher is that Greig spent so long leading relatively poor teams, not really a problem that Gough had....Greig also captained us to our only European trophy as well which has me leaning towards him more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 As I said earlier, a lot of people need to realise that Barry Ferguson was the first successful captain that many posters on here ever saw. It's hardly surprising that they have taken a massive shine to him I thought he was a good captain, but when you compare him to the guy in my avatar then it's not even worth talking about.Big thing for me also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 He is a legend. He'll always be one of those players that will split the support.Aye, There's no many legends who will split the support.Barry Ferguson was, from time to time, a genuinely great player for Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 What about RC Hamilton who was captain of the most successful of all Rangers teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 What about RC Hamilton who was captain of the most successful of all Rangers teams.Another good shout, his career statistics are awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,067 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think Big Lorenzo was a better captain than Ferguson. Ferguson was a good player but well short of 'Legend'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,335 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think Big Lorenzo was a better captain than Ferguson. Ferguson was a good player but well short of 'Legend'.Much better captain than Barry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allzo 91 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hahahaha, mad Andy. I actually know the guy who made this thread. :lol:Bazza's a legend imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 A true 'legend' would never ask away from captaining the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,772 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Loved Barry Ferguson. Legend however is a strong word to be throwing about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes, he's a legend and deserves to be.The fact that he is our all time record for European appearances shows how important he was in the last decade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertN 393 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 could have been but for me no he fell short Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Maybe he is and maybe he isn't he is such a controversial figureI think BD put it well that maybe hints on something else50% of rangers fans dont like ferguson but 100% of celtic fans love neil lennonI think Ferguson was a better player and man than lennonThat is weird, and yes Barry was miles better than the bin scrounger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Barry Ferguson is definitely a Rangers legend, really puzzle's me how anybody can "hate" a former captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
superalan 0 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 def a legend in my bookshave to laugh when people say he was never a great midfielder, seem to remember him dominating the likes of Effenberg, dino baggio, michael ballack and the resty in the early advocaat days, he also single handedly at times dragged us through games and cup finals and was one of the star performers on the way to UEFA cup finalAlso have a look at the facts when Barry was down at Blackburn and not just the mhedia/tims opinion. He won man of the match in the majority of games he played, he again dominated matches against some of the best midfielders in the world like Gerrard. Liverpool and Newcastle were wanting him before his injury and only reason he came home was because his wife couldn't settle and came home with his child leaving him alone down there. So as a good family man he done what was right for his family and came home.Fair enough his 2nd spell wasn't as impressive as his first spell but there was many great performances from him and you have to remember that the team was getting stripped of talent round about him in the 2nd spell.watching him in premiership just now just proves he is a very good player, he was Birminghams player of the season and in many pundits team of the yearDoes john greig not get considered a legend as he was poor as a manager? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I think Big Lorenzo was a better captain than Ferguson. Ferguson was a good player but well short of 'Legend'.Not a chance.Mr Mistakes single handedly done us out of a last 16 spot in Europe against Monaco and captained our most expensive team to success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,067 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Not a chance.Mr Mistakes single handedly done us out of a last 16 spot in Europe against Monaco and captained our most expensive team to success.Each to their own, Papa ,for another thread perhaps? I still stand by my opinion that Ferguson fell short of what he could or should have been, for a number of reasons.edit ; bad punctuation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Each to their own Papa,for another thread perhaps? I still stand by my opinion that Ferguson fell short of what he could or should have been, for a number of reasons.Perhaps that would be a separate thread actually I loved big Amo, but I don't think he was a great captain in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco22y 280 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 when you look back to the champions league games when we dominated Bayern home and away, Barry was right up there with anyone in midfield and what i would do to have him in our team just now playing to the standard of which he did in that era. A lot of people have very short memories,fickle attitudes and still bear grudges he left when he did first time around.when he pulled on that shirt he gave his all. he played alot of games carrying injuries and jagged up because the pressure on him to play from the powers that be, says just how good he was in their eyes.some may say he is not a legend but had he lifted the uefa cup alot of people would be changing their tune. everyone has their opinion mind you, i for one look back fondly at what he done at our(his)club.legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Not a chance.Mr Mistakes single handedly done us out of a last 16 spot in Europe against Monaco and captained our most expensive team to success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkgers 3 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Legend - Best player the club has had this century! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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