Barry Ferguson OUT of Rangers job running as Ibrox club confirm he won’t be next permanent manager…

BARRY FERGUSON will NOT be the next Rangers manager.

The Ibrox club have announced that the club legend won’t be staying on beyond his interim spell.

Ferguson, 47, took over following the dismissal of Philippe Clement back in February.

But results have been mixed since his arrival.

Highlights included reaching the Europa League quarter-finals at the expense of Fenerbahce.

Ferguson also led the Gers to a 3-2 victory at Celtic Park, their first at the home of their rivals since 2020.

But form at home proved a real issue, with Rangers going on a run of seven games at Ibrox without a win, with Ferguson in charge for five of those.

Ferguson hasn’t hidden his desire to be kept on as permanent boss, insisting: “I know I can do the job if I get the right tools. I know I can change it.”

Just yesterday, in the aftermath of the 2-2 draw at Hibs, Ferguson reiterated his desire to stay on in the role. but now it’s been confirmed he will NOT be getting the gig on a permanent basis.

But barely 24 hours later, it’s been confirmed his stint in the dugout will NOT become a permanent one.

The club have confirmed that clash at Easter Road on Saturday was his last as head coach.

His backroom team will also move on.

In a statement, Rangers said: “Everyone at Rangers Football Club would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to Barry Ferguson and his staff, with yesterday’s game at Hibernian being their final match in charge.

“Club legend Ferguson answered the call in the club’s hour of need back in February and has overseen several memorable moments during his time in charge, not least progression to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League and a terrific victory at Parkhead.

“A Hall of Fame member, Ferguson will now leave this role along with Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor, with enormous gratitude and best wishes of everyone at Ibrox for their efforts in these last few months.”

Ferguson had previously stated he would return to his ambassadorial role within the club should be not be appointed full-time manager.

Now, he’s confirmed that’s exactly what he’s going to do.

Ferguson said: “I’ve already lived the dream as a player and as captain of Rangers, and to do so as Head Coach in these last three months has been an enormous honour for me.

“There have been some ups and downs, but I have loved this experience and given it my all throughout.

“I want to thank Neil, Billy and Allan, the three staff members who came in with me, and all the other staff who have supported me during my time in charge. Indeed from everyone at the training centre and at Ibrox, the backing I have received has been phenomenal.

“Above all, I want to thank our supporters. There is no doubt this has been a difficult season, but the backing the team and I have continued to receive in spite of that has been incredible.

“I have said, no matter how this period panned out, I would always remain a committed supporter of the club, and I look forward to remaining a Rangers ambassador.

“I wish whomever becomes the new manager, every success in the job.”

Attention will continue to focus on who becomes the next Rangers manager.

Davide Ancelotti remains one of the names in the frame.

It is of course set to be a period of huge change at Ibrox with the incoming US owners close to sealing a deal to take control of the club.

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart thanked Ferguson for his service in the role and says the search for the next permanent boss is ‘progressing well.’

Stewart added: “The club, and I am sure all our supporters, will be forever grateful to Barry for stepping up and taking on the role of head coach.

“He and his staff have performed admirably amongst some trying circumstances and achieved some excellent results along the way.

“Barry, Neil, Billy and Allan all had distinguished playing careers with Rangers, and they have all enhanced their standing with the club for their work since February. The reception they received at Ibrox on Wednesday night was fully merited, and I know meant so much to Barry and his team.

“The search for our new head coach is progressing well, and we look forward to concluding our process in the coming period.”