Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson was incensed after his team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hibs at Ibrox, marking their fifth consecutive home loss. The team’s lackluster performance left Ferguson visibly irritated on the touchline, prompting him to make changes in the second half in a bid to salvage something from the game. However, his efforts were in vain.
In a post-match interview with the BBC, Ferguson expressed his unbridled frustration, admitting he was “really angry” with his players’ display. He revealed that he had delivered a stern dressing-down to his team at both half-time and full-time, emphasizing the need for improvement.
“We started on the front foot, but another mistake from us cost us the game,” Ferguson said. “It takes us 5-10 minutes to get into the game, and that’s not good enough. I want to see more aggression in our play, with and without the ball. Unfortunately, I just didn’t see it today.”
Ferguson was scathing in his assessment of his team’s performance, acknowledging that they were outplayed by Hibs. “We’re miles off the pace, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” he said. “Hibs deserved the win. They tackled harder, ran harder, and wanted it more. It’s tough for me to admit, but that’s the reality.”
The interim manager took full responsibility for the team’s struggles, recognizing that he needed to come up with solutions quickly. “I’m going to take a long, hard look in the mirror and figure out what we need to do to turn things around,” he said. “We’re in danger of petering out, and we can’t afford to fall further behind in the league.”
Ferguson emphasized the need for his players to take pride in their performances, particularly against mid-table teams like Hibs, St Mirren, and Hearts. “We need to sort out our issues quickly and start delivering the results we need to stay competitive,” he said.
