As Rangers prepares for another chapter under potential new ownership, club legend Barry Ferguson deserves more respect than to be written off as a relic of the past. The former captain, who led the team through some of its most testing times, remains an influential voice with a deep understanding of what the club represents.
While Ferguson has moved into punditry and coaching, his passion for Rangers hasn’t faded. He’s not just a former player — he’s a symbol of the standards and mentality the club must rediscover to return to the top. Some supporters may view looking back as regressive, but the club’s future success lies in reconnecting with its identity. Figures like Ferguson can help restore the values of leadership, accountability, and resilience that defined the club at its best.
As new investors or owners circle, their first priority shouldn’t be sweeping changes, but stability and clarity. They need to establish trust with supporters, ensure the footballing structure is strong, and build a squad that reflects the club’s proud tradition of hard work and winning mentality. In doing so, they must also respect and involve the voices of those who know the club inside out — not just former players for nostalgia’s sake, but as part of a culture reset.
Barry Ferguson still has a role to play — whether formally or informally — in helping guide Rangers back to where they belong. Writing him off would not only be a mistake, but a missed opportunity to reconnect with the soul of the club.
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