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The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Barry Ferguson in explicit Rangers answer about job future

Barry Ferguson has laid down the law that he will make Rangers a 'better club' if he is selected as the next permanent manager. 

However, if the interim boss is not picked by the incoming US consortium to lead the first team going forward, then the club legend is happy to go back to being a supporter.

Paraag Marathe and Andrew Cavenagh are believed to be closing in on securing a 51 percent shareholding in Rangers. 

The American investors will assume ownership of the club once the deal goes through, with the likes of Dave King and Douglas Park selling their shares to 49ers Enterprises. 

It all remains uncertain as things stand, as does the matter of who will be the next permanent boss of Rangers.

Ferguson remains in charge at the moment, with five post-split fixtures to go before everyone heads on holiday at the end of the season.

For the first time, Ferguson has spoken explicitly on his future at Ibrox.


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"If I get the job, I will make my club a better club," Ferguson said when addressing the media. "If I don't, I will support my club."

Interestingly, the 47-year-old went on to add that he wouldn't look to get back into coaching or management at another club.

He said: "Why? Because it is my club, I wasn't interested in going back into coaching. 

"I got an opportunity I didn't think I would get.

"I know what I am going to do - whether that is manage the club or represent them as an ambassador."

More to follow.

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