Ferguson Basks in Adoration from Ibrox Spectators as Rangers Secure Victory Against Dundee United, Marking Possibly His Last Home Match
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Barry Ferguson, the temporary gaffer of Rangers, felt a wave of emotion as he said his possible goodbyes to the Ibrox faithful.
In their last home game of the season, Ferguson's men fought back from behind to beat Dundee United 3-1. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Nico Raskin sealed the victory for the Glasgow-based club.
As the final whistle blew, Ferguson and his team were applauded off the pitch, leaving the interim boss on the verge of tears.
Rangers are currently on the hunt for a permanent manager, indicating a significant summer ahead for the football club.
Ferguson, however, has relished his time in charge, having replaced Philippe Clement three months ago.
The interim boss was thrilled to sign off with a home win, capping off a testing period for the team.
As the crowd chanted his name towards the end of the game, Ferguson admitted it meant a lot. "I've given it everything," he said, his voice quivering.
"I've been here since I was seven or eight years old, and it's a club that I've been at for a long time," he added, his eyes welling up.
Ferguson has demanded high standards from his players and praised their resilience. "We got that monkey off our back with a win against Aberdeen," he said, referring to their recent home victory.
As for the possibility of this being his final home game as manager, Ferguson remained upbeat. "It's been a brilliant three months for me," he said. "I never thought it would ever happen, but I've come in and I've given it my all."
Rumors are circulating about the potential return of former manager Steven Gerrard and the possibility of Davide Ancelotti taking over. But for now, Ferguson is focusing on their next game against Hibs at Easter Road.
Cyriel Dessers notched his 50th goal for Rangers with a brace in the match, and Ferguson praised the much-maligned striker. "I see how much effort he puts in on the training field," he said, praising Dessers' dedication.
Vaclav Cerny, who is likely to return to parent club Wolfsburg in the summer, also bid farewell to the crowd, looking emotional as he waved goodbye.
United manager Jim Goodwin acknowledged the defeat but remains hopeful for their upcoming game against Aberdeen, which could secure them a spot in Europe.
The local news outlets are abuzz with interviews about Barry Ferguson's potential future at Rangers, as rumors of Steven Gerrard's potential return and Davide Ancelotti's possible takeover circulate. Meanwhile, sport enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the news about Rangers' next fixture against Hibs at Easter Road. After his emotional goodbye against Dundee United, Ferguson, who praised striker Cyriel Dessers' dedication, will no doubt be followed by sports reporters in this critical game, with Dessers scoring a significant brace, including his 50th goal for Rangers, and Vaclav Cerny bidding a sentimental farewell to the Ibrox faithful.
