Barry Ferguson, the interim Rangers manager, has proclaimed his wish to be the club’s permanent head and pledged supporters that if given the position full-time he would “make the club better.”
Since Philippe Clement’s firing, Ferguson has managed ten games over two months, won four, drawn two, and lost four.
Ferguson still hoping for a full-time position at Rangers
Though there are rumors flying about Rangers’ long run management, Ferguson hasn’t done with his term yet. Passionately discussing his link to the club, he confirmed his wish to remain beyond the interim phase.
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Once he arrives, he is set to head the search from a new permanent manager gratefully furnished with many years of experience from former positions with Wolves and the New York Red Bulls.
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“If I get the job, I will make my club a better club. If I don’t get the job, I will still support the club. That’s the way I’m looking at it,” he spoke ahead of his match against St. Mirren.
“I’ve got five games to go, the final game is on May 17. My focus is on this next few weeks.
“There’s been a few bumps since I’ve come in, I knew that was going to be the case, but I wasn’t frightened of that. I know the changes that are needed.”
He continued: “In terms of the best (candidates), there’s obviously names getting mentioned who have a lot more experience than myself. But I always will back myself.
“Listen, I might not be everybody’s cup of tea, but I know I can do the job alongside the staff that I’ve brought in. We just need to wait and see.”
When he was questioned about managing another club should the Teddy Bears secure the service of another, he remarked, “No — because it’s my club and I wasn’t interested in going back into coaching.
“I got an opportunity I never thought I would get and I’ve come in and I’ve enjoyed every single second of it.
“Some of the results I’ve not enjoyed, they have hurt me. But I enjoy the challenge of it, because it is a big challenge.”
Five games left to present his argument
Knowing time is getting short to present a strong case for the permanent job, the 47-year-old has only five games left this season. Still, his conviction in his leadership and direction for Rangers stays intact.
The Scot’s passion for the club and will to achieve could still land him the top position at Ibrox, but as the season wraps up and boardroom decisions start to materialize.
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