KingKirk 26,526 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 At the time to remain at Ibrox who would you of gone for Ferguson or arteta?For me arteta all day long, He would've been the next skipper. Was gutted when he moved on and still wonder why he wasn't given a chance in CM.. Alongside Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,871 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Before Ferguson left he was the best player in Scotland, the treble season he was untouchable.His game was never quite the same when he came back so I don't know if he had stayed would he have kicked on from the form he was currently comming off of?Arteta was a young classy midfielder, he would no doubt have gone on to be a fantastic servant had he stayed.My head says Arteta but heart would love to have seen Fergie kick on from that sensational form befor he left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Fergie for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ferguson's departure first time broke my heart although I was only about 11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,526 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Before Ferguson left he was the best player in Scotland, the treble season he was untouchable.His game was never quite the same when he came back so I don't know if he had stayed would he have kicked on from the form he was currently comming off of?Arteta was a young classy midfielder, he would no doubt have gone on to be a fantastic servant had he stayed.My head says Arteta but heart would love to have seen Fergie kick on from that sensational form befor he left.Ferguson was untouchable that treble season as U say that was him at the peak of his game.. Imo he wouldn't of kicked on.. The only logical step for him was moving but tbh i don't think he ever reached that standard again.. Maybe improved technically or whatever but defo not to those standards of that season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 if memory serves he played with Barry many times, and then was given his chance when Barry moved on. I distinctly remember myself and a lot of bears saying that he was no Barry Ferguson. He was very good, but I felt Barry was better - particularly attacking. Thats my perception anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 At the time to remain at Ibrox who would you of gone for Ferguson or arteta?For me arteta all day long, He would've been the next skipper. Was gutted when he moved on and still wonder why he wasn't given a chance in CM.. Alongside BarryThe point is that Arteta wished to leave and play in the premiership Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,871 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The point is that Arteta wished to leave and play in the premiershipAs did Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,526 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 The point is that Arteta wished to leave and play in the premiershiphe wished the perm but ended up n Spain first then Everton. Am sure there was more behind him wanting to leave, can't remember the exact reason tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal-Bear 229 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Would have to pick Barry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 If Ferguson kept up his pre Blackburn form then him Overall Arteta Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alukotheblackmessi 22 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ferguson all day long....no comparison really! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,485 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Fergie for me, although i liked Arteta he went missing in a few big games for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Before Ferguson left he was the best player in Scotland, the treble season he was untouchable.His game was never quite the same when he came back so I don't know if he had stayed would he have kicked on from the form he was currently comming off of?Arteta was a young classy midfielder, he would no doubt have gone on to be a fantastic servant had he stayed.My head says Arteta but heart would love to have seen Fergie kick on from that sensational form befor he left.Ronald De Boer had a lot to do with Barry's form that season, they were brilliant together that season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,871 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ronald De Boer had a lot to do with Barry's form that season, they were brilliant together that season.Agreed.They linked up so well together and iirc both scored for fun with Barry hitting around 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 63,537 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Barry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Barry Ferguson.Arteta was class but his ear must have been constantly nipping when he was taking corners at the Copland as I would always be reminding him that he struggles to get the ball over the first man, that was fucking infuriating.We didn't realise how lucky we were back then with an array of talents, Tugay warming the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 As did BarryArteta went to Sociedad from us anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron1873 538 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Barry every day of the week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvah 146 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 pretty sure arteta left as the spain manager at the time (aragone's I think?) told him he would never play for spain while he played in scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,871 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 pretty sure arteta left as the spain manager at the time (aragone's I think?) told him he would never play for spain while he played in scotland.That worked well for him.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,594 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm sure Arteta cited homesickness for wanting to leave, he ended up at Everton 6 months later and has lived in England for nearly a decade.Aye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 If Ferguson kept up his pre Blackburn form then him Overall ArtetaTo be fair mate injuries took their toll on Ferguson. A lot of people don't rate his second spell but he played through pain for a long time for the club and still commanded the squad in a way thats never been seen since. Can you imagine if we had him bossing the squad the now? We'd be doing a hell of a lot more damage to teams. This isn't a call to get him back btw, before the usual suspects come out with that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvah 146 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm sure Arteta cited homesickness for wanting to leave, he ended up at Everton 6 months later and has lived in England for nearly a decade.Aye.I think you could be right as I read this I distinctly remember being like wtf!?! after hearing of his move to everton as he had previously stated homesickness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,642 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Am sure there was more behind him wanting to leave, can't remember the exact reason thoaye we were fucking rooked, arteta started the season he left in blistering form as well, but his "desire" to leave meant his form dipped, or rather the desire for the club to cash in on him (yet we made a loss, great business that)out of both id have preferred arteta anyday of the week, look at how both fergie and artetas careers panned out and there is no comparison,for all the hype and glory that fergie was his first time here, we received no concrete bids from big clubs for him, same goes for mcgregor, they flatter to deceive in scottish football Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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