gmcf 34,302 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 When he broke into the team you could see straight away he was going to be a big , big player for us. He had the cockiness and skill that Scots are renown for , but at the same time , the ability of passing and using the ball in a way the continentals would have bee proud of. It's almost as if we signed a different player the second time round , though not necessarily in a bad way. Gone were the days of the gallusness he once had , replaced by a more responsible attitude where ball retention was of the utmost importance. On one hand , a more complete footballer , on the other , it came at the price of maybe playing too safe.Edit. As for the captaincy , an obvious choice though as a previous poster has said , I'm not sure that he would have got more out of his players by encouraging them rather than moaning at them. But a good captain non the less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Grieg, Baxter, Cooper, McCoist...McCoist?Souness dropped him because he couldn't score in important games in Europe and he was right. McCoist had some of the greatest players in Europe supporting him. A great poacher who missed more than he scored and I remember both. I also remember that domestically the scum were on their erse and there was little competition. They couldn't get near us because of the bunnets' spending policy.Not the most gifted of players, Hateley was far superior, but McCoist did have a great poachers instinct.He sat everyone out, just like he has done in his managerial career. We made him and he outdone himself in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose244 2,618 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 One of our own I would say. Our answer to David Beckham. Barry could pick out a pass just as well as anyone in Europe.I remember meeting him and dropping my pen and program getting him to sign it, I was giddy like a wee boy. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging blue 1972 894 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 How many times did ferguson lose the ball or play a loose pass, even with 2 or 3 guys around him - exactlyOh and that wasn't against part timers in the lower divisions either - you reading this black, law, hutton etc etc ...............He was a great player even if could be a wee bit disruptive at times.Would cost an absolute fortune nowadays Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,329 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 not sure if it's been posted, but this sums the guy up for me (if anyone knows how to post the image without a need for facebook, please do!) https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11535687_720165004772537_6633796121427409900_n.jpg?oh=427308894475bd7e552ebd2a780565cf&oe=56297B75 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic_blue 108 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Superb player. One of the best Scottish players to come through in last 30 years and at his peak could have played for most teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 For me he was the only one that seemed to have the attitude to be able to get the team over the line.If we were slacking he he would be shouting at players and dragging them forward, "No Surrender". Steven Davis was too quiet and went hiding in too many games and think wee Barry was a far better captain. I loved the wee guy but it's dissapointing to hear that he was'nt so good with fans off the park.Why the "No Surrender"reference in relation to Steve Davis? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good to see the majority on here know a great player when they see one.Barry was a great player. End of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Barry nae pals.Was a great player - lost respect for him with his attempt to ruin the Paul Le Guen era - and because of that he's no pal of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 74,010 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Brilliant Rangers player.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue1872 463 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Quality player and a great captain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin93 136 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 One of the best in Europe haha good one. He couldn't lace any of their boots, vastly overrated and a ned to boot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Can't believe the amount of bears that slate Fergie. Absolutely legend of a player and a Rangers great without a doubt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford 163 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 No wonder so many shifties get threw about. The personal abuse of Rangers captains in this place is stinking. For all that can be said of butcher, Gough Ferguson and jig. No one can take away they led Rangers and gave their all while doing so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawrinka 88 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 He had two standout seasons; 98/99 and 02/03At no point was he was one of the best midfielders in Europe or anywhere close to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,923 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Class player as was his brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offsiderules 41 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Very surprised how few people have mentioned his hand in the PLG debacle. Probably set the club back 10 years. That is a major charge against him in my book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,480 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 He's a wank.We all are.You really need to brush up on your insults mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,480 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Very surprised how few people have mentioned his hand in the PLG debacle. Probably set the club back 10 years. That is a major charge against him in my book.He set our Club back ten years? How did you work that one out? Did he introduce C white to Rangers?Please tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Too many people think Barry Ferguson was the sole reason PLG failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshiregers 10 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good player and servant to the Gers but your dreaming if you think he was ever close to being one of the top midfielders in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,989 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good player and servant to the Gers but your dreaming if you think he was ever close to being one of the top midfielders in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,803 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great player. Don't think he was ever quite the same after that injury when he played for Blackburn though. What people forget is he was doing extremely well in the PL before he suffered that injury. Certainly wasn't a journeyman as someone put it on here.I don't agree with everything he's ever done or said but we sure do hate our own on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,803 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Barry nae pals.Was a great player - lost respect for him with his attempt to ruin the Paul Le Guen era - and because of that he's no pal of mine.I'm sure he's devastated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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