Barry Ferguson says he wants to manage Rangers

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Barry Ferguson has told PLZ Soccer that his “dream job” is to manage Rangers, as he finds his feet in the world of management once again at Kelty Hearts.

An icon at Ibrox, 41-year-old Ferguson clocked up 431 appearances for Rangers in all competitions during two spells at the club. He won 15 trophies with the Gers – five league titles, five cups and five league cups.

Following spells at Birmingham City, Blackpool, Fleetwood Town and Clyde, the 45-time Scotland international immediately entered management at just 37 years of age.

He was given the Blackpool job and lasted just six months, winning only three of 20 matches in charge. He managed Clyde for three years, and has guided Kelty to third in the Lowland League.

Ferguson was asked about his aspirations in management and although he wants to manage Rangers, he did underline that he will reject any approach as he has promised to see out his two-and-a-half-year contract at Kelty.

“My dream job? Listen, everybody knows that is the club I grew up as a young boy supporting, the club i was lucky enough to play for and win trophies. But I am a million miles away from that,” Ferguson said.

“Not just Rangers manager. I want to manage at the highest level. I still feel as though I’ve got a lot to learn. Whether it’s Rangers or whoever, I want to manager at the highest level. If I do well here, people will take notice.”

TBR’s view

Ferguson certainly has the club’s best interests at heart, and will certainly hold an advantage over some other candidates should Rangers look for a new manager in the future.

Steven Gerrard, though, remains firmly seated at Ibrox and is unlikely to leave the club in the near future. The Liverpool legend has a strong connection with the Gers board, and a contract until the summer of 2022.

Still only 41 years of age, though, Ferguson has impressed as boss of Kelty and if he can work his way up the management chain, who knows.