Scottish Cup - Ferguson future remains unclear

Eurosport - Sun, 31 May 12:21:00 2009

A tearful Barry Ferguson was uncertain about his future following Rangers' 1-0 Homecoming Scottish Cup final win over Falkirk.

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The 31-year-old, who was stripped of the captaincy and suspended for two weeks without pay for his role in the 'Boozegate' saga, has been linked with a summer move from Ibrox. After Rangers won the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, Ferguson expressed a desire to see out the final year of his contract.

But he told BBC Scotland on Saturday afternoon: "What happens next? I'm going to go away and enjoy a holiday with my family. If that is the end, at least I've come back with my head held high. I made a mistake. I can't turn back the clock."

Ferguson has been linked with West Brom and Premier League newcomers Birmingham, who are managed by former Rangers boss Alex McLeish.

The midfielder said he had endured a difficult couple of months and was reluctant to comment on transfer speculation linking him with a move.

"I didn't think I would get the chance to play again, but I've come back in the last three games," added Ferguson, who today made his first start for Rangers since his suspension.

The midfielder also praised the club's fans for their support following his recent difficulties.

"Last week, especially, the way they treated me when I came on for the last half hour (at Dundee United), meant a lot to me," he said.

Ferguson was delighted to help Rangers land their first double for six years.

He said: "It's great to win a double. It wasn't a great game, but at the end of the day it's all about winning and we've done that."

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  1. PT61,60,59...well said and when true fans speak we­ listen...take note Paul G

    From Stuart, on Mon 1 Jun 6:18PM

  2. the Ferguson of old would not have the Falkirk midfield­ run him into the ground as was the case on­ Saturday,lost a yard or two,looks very ordinary now.

    From MORNA, on Mon 1 Jun 12:08PM

  3. barry is a rangers legend and it is a real shame that­ he will be leaving in such circumsances. he has done­ himself no favours, particularly at this stage of his­ career. at least alan mcgregor still has his best years­ ahead of him. as rangers & scotland captain, he­ should have led by example. if he truely wants to turn­ his career around, he only needs to look at david­ weir's profesionalism, attitute and dedication and­ follow suit.

    From glenn, on Mon 1 Jun 12:01PM

  4. As a Rangers fan, it will be sad to see Barry go, but­ on the other hand, he hasn't been that great this­ season, as in playing wise.He is a great player, good­ luck in whatever he decides to do...

    From Marie B, on Mon 1 Jun 9:20AM

  5. Gary S...ur own words say it all "he has carried­ Rangers in PAST seasons­ is remarkable, he WAS a class­ act"

    From stub1, on Mon 1 Jun 9:03AM

  6. Right folks, that's plenty, he made an arse of­ himself, get off the media bandwagon. Sadly, not been­ great for rangers recently but has been a loyal servant­ to both rangers and scotland for years, might be time­ to go but don't condemn him, might be best for him­ (and others, make your own mind up -­ ,mccullough(spellings wrong), hemdani etc) to leave but­ let it go. Think his time has gone, hope I'm wrong!

    From chrisman.6915, on Mon 1 Jun 3:31AM

  7. Would love to see Barry stay at the Gers, but seriously­ this is a major downturn in interest from the last­ time. Last time there was discussion of a possible move­ to Man U, now we're thinking West Brom!!!! Too bad,­ had high hopes for him becoming the Scottish Gerrard.

    From bigbrother09447, on Mon 1 Jun 1:09AM

  8. Leeds best of luck lennon to stay at celtic no matter­ who gets job surely bust up in offing when things are­ imposed on new manager?

    From iancampbell11, on Sun 31 May 11:32PM

  9. I GO

    From erolflinn, on Sun 31 May 11:00PM
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    WHO IS GIVE THUMB DOWN

    From erolflinn, on Sun 31 May 10:47PM
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    HALLO SCOTTISH PEOPLES IS GOOD TO TALK FOR YOU IF YOU­ IS LIKE FOR TO TALK WIV EROL GIVE THUMB UP IF FOR YOU­ IS NOT LIKE TO TALK EROL GIVE THUMB DOWN I IS TANK YOU­ FOR YOU TIME

    From erolflinn, on Sun 31 May 10:43PM

  12. gary , he couldnt carry my mothers handbag without­ stealing from it!! he like you needs a reality check­ !!rangers have played some serious sh#t­ football???????? this season just like the rest i am­ discusted with the standard and if it floats your­ blue/orange boat then you obviously have a very boring­ / drug influenced existence ,wake up !!!

    From scaffit, on Sun 31 May 10:41PM

  13. you can't say he isn't a good player. if you­ think that you no much of a football fan Scaffit, the­ amount of games he has carried Rangers in past seasons­ is remarkable, he was a class act, and don't start­ slagging off the SPL either, what team do you follow?

    From Gary S, on Sun 31 May 10:34PM

  14. gary i am a football fan not a blind bigot and couldnt­ give a rats arse about your lot or the tattie pickers .­ take the glasses off when you are finished with the­ methadone / buckfast and be a realist !! chumpions of­ what ?? very poor fare !! if i was served that sh#t­ then i would be leaving home . barry is a disgrace and­ probably a user and possibly like you delusional !!

    From scaffit, on Sun 31 May 10:28PM

  15. scaffit, are you all there?

    From Gary S, on Sun 31 May 10:22PM

  16. you just a bit jealous you never had a player like him­ in the past 10 year, pure class, he plays for the­ champions..............................................­ ......

    From Gary S, on Sun 31 May 10:18PM

  17. you are obviously taking the same prescribed or­ backstreet drugs as your hero !!
    you like him are­ obviously a failure and an embarrasment to your country­ !
    i hope the therapy works , but sadly neadathiles took­ thousands of years to progress so i fear the worst !!­ never mind you can always discuss mongo football with­ your soul mate battered frigmeson

    From scaffit, on Sun 31 May 10:12PM

  18. barry barry barry barry ferguson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ class player

    From Gary S, on Sun 31 May 9:57PM

  19. he is a joke and a disgrace to football and life . if­ some clown had not thought he could play football he­ would be jagging up or dealing . more trouble than he­ can get himself into !! not half the player his joker­ of a brother was , another bell end .
    see the light and­ stop patronising wasters

    From scaffit, on Sun 31 May 9:51PM

  20. Good Luck to Barry Ferguson! Like the Famine what you­ done to the Scottish media it's over, don't­ worry what others may say they have done far worse­ things like Murdering Innocent People,Interfered with­ Children,Took money from the Poor,Others take money­ from the State but DENY being British subjects,while­ others commit Treason,Felony etc,So Barry hold your­ head up high, stick out your chest and get on with your­ Life!!! Let the others drag their knuckles!

    From A, on Sun 31 May 9:34PM
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