Godwin ObajeRangers Boss Barry Ferguson Admits Celtic Title Win ‘Hurts’
Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has acknowledged the pain of Celtic’s fourth consecutive league title win. In a post-match interview with BBC Radio Scotland, Ferguson expressed his disappointment, stating, “It’s got to hurt you, things like this. It hurts me. I know for a fact that hurts my staff. I know for a fact that hurts the supporters.”
Ferguson’s Honesty
Ferguson’s candid admission highlights the significant gap between Rangers and Celtic this season. He emphasized the importance of winning trophies at Rangers, saying, “Rangers is built on winning trophies. And as I’ve said, over the course of the last number of years, it’s been way off what’s needed here.”
Focus on Finishing Strongly
Despite the disappointment, Ferguson urged his players to focus on finishing the season strongly. “It’s all about us finishing the season as strongly as possible, and also players playing for their futures as well because we’re all kind of in no man’s land in terms of we don’t know what’s going to be happening in terms of manager going forward.”
Reflection on the Season
Ferguson reflected on the season, stating, “We need to make sure we put on performances. But the most important thing is we need to make sure we get results, and then we’ll obviously reflect on what a disappointing season it is.” He acknowledged that Rangers have not challenged Celtic this season, saying, “We have not even challenged this year, which has been really disappointing.”
Conclusion
Ferguson’s comments underscore the significant difference between Rangers and Celtic this season. As Celtic looks to complete a potential treble, Ferguson’s words highlight the challenges Rangers face in trying to bridge the gap between the two clubs.
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