Barry Ferguson Faces Rangers Fans’ Ire Over Comments on Form and Celtic Dominance
Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has sparked outrage among the club’s supporters, with many branding him “stupid” for his recent comments on the team’s dismal form and Celtic’s dominance in the Scottish Premiership. The backlash follows a string of disappointing results, including a 1-1 draw against Celtic on May 4, 2025, which extended Rangers’ winless home streak to a historic seven games—an unwanted club record under Ferguson’s tenure.
Ferguson, a Rangers legend as a player, has struggled to win over fans since taking over as caretaker in February. His remarks defending the squad’s mentality and suggesting a major squad overhaul could close the 17-point gap to champions Celtic in one transfer window have been met with derision. Fans on social media platforms, particularly X, have slammed his optimism as delusional, with one supporter posting, “Ferguson’s lost the plot if he thinks this squad can challenge Celtic next season. Stupid to even suggest it.” Another called his comments “embarrassing,” pointing to Rangers’ negative xG differential under his management as evidence of regression.
The 47-year-old’s claim that Rangers deserved all three points in the recent Old Firm draw, despite Celtic’s second-half equalizer from Adam Idah, further fueled fan frustration. Critics argue Ferguson’s focus on moral victories against Celtic—where he remains unbeaten in 2025 with two wins and a draw—ignores broader failures, including losses to Motherwell, Hibernian, and St Mirren.
Ferguson’s suggestion that up to 12 players could move in and out this summer, citing Ange Postecoglou’s rapid Celtic rebuild in 2021, has been dismissed as unrealistic by fans who question his tactical acumen and leadership. “He’s no Postecoglou,” one fan quipped, while others accused him of deflecting blame from his own “inept” management.
With Rangers’ prospective new owners eyeing a managerial change, Ferguson’s hopes of securing the job permanently appear slim. His call for a swift decision on the next manager has done little to quell the growing discontent, as fans demand a proven tactician to restore Rangers’ pride and challenge Celtic’s iron grip on the title.
