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Rangers are looking to end the season in a positive manner with Barry Ferguson in charge on an interim basis.

With the league title nearly a foregone conclusion and Gers being knocked out of domestic competitions, the Europa League is all there is to fight for come the end of the season.

There still remains plenty reported about the club and Ibrox News has prepared a round-up on 21 March.

David Templeton delivers verdict on Barry Ferguson becoming the next Rangers manager

David Templeton believes Barry Ferguson should be considered for the permanent managerial role due to his impressive showing since taking over as interim manager and his bold decisions, such as the impactful substitution of Hamza Igamane in the Old Firm Derby against Celtic.

He argues that under Philippe Clement, Rangers might not have won that match after Celtic equalised, but Ferguson’s changes turned the game in their favour.

Competition (2024/25) Matches Wins Draws Losses

Scottish Premiership 3 2 0 1

Europa League 2 1 0 1

Ferguson’s record as Rangers manager.

Templeton suggests Ferguson’s performance, including in the upcoming Europa League tie, will be crucial in determining his suitability for the permanent position.

He told PLZ Soccer on 21 March at 46:49: “I think if he is going the way he is then they’ll have to (make Ferguson the permanent manager). Since he’s come in, they’ve looked a different side.

Even that Celtic game, at two each, you’re thinking Celtic got the momentum, probably going to win. I think if it was under Clement, he probably doesn’t make the changes that Ferguson makes. He brings Igamane on.

Making big decisions like that is only going to help him and it depends on how he does in the Europa League, but I think they’ve got a tough tie this one.”