FootyChatter.com

Neil Mc Cann (left) is assisting Barry Ferguson until the end of the season at Ibrox Rangers assistant Neil Mc Cann insists interim-head coach Barry Ferguson has already proven doubters wrong over his suitability for the role. Ferguson was installed until the end of the season after the departure of Philippe Clement in February and has led the Ibrox side into the quarter-finals of the Europa League and to a first win at Celtic Park since 2020. Rangers followed up that 3-2 derby success with a 4-3 win over Dundee last weekend, coming from 2-0 and 3-1 down at Dens Park. "I think that a lot of people maybe thought from his coaching CV that he maybe wouldn't even be ready to even take this position, " said Mc Cann of Ferguson, who left his previous post as Alloa Athletic manager in 2022. "I think he's proved that wrong. It's not my place to tell anybody who is to get the job or not (beyond the end of the season). All we can do is work hard. "He's trying to bring the character he had as a player, the demands he had as a player. "I think we're showing that we've got a wee bit of guts about us, " the former Scotland winger continued. "We've got a determination. "There's a mindset that I think the gaffer was wanting to change coming in. "He felt that that had to be switched a wee bit and I definitely believe that we've got something there. " With Athletic Bilbao up next in the Europa League and seven Premiership matches remaining, Mc Cann acknowledged results could yet determine whether Ferguson is a contender to stay on as negotiations continue over a proposed takeover of the club by the US investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers. "Of course, " he said. "You would hope there's already an influence been happening because they felt they had to make a change, the board, " he said. "When a board makes a change in management team then clearly they are looking for a reaction and want results. All we can do is try and get them. " Mc Cann, who supports Ferguson, along with Billy Dodds and Allan Mc Gregor, again made it clear there is an appetite to stay on. "As a coaching staff none of us is frightened of a challenge, not one of us, " he added. "If it was to be presented to us I don't think there would be any of us that would say 'not for us' but it's too far in the distance to even encourage that. " Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Premier League: Build-up and team news ahead of Chelsea v Tottenham - Palmer starts How Trump's tariffs might impact sport Top-20 players ask Grand Slams for more prize money The true story of Britain's biggest bullion heist How lockdown affected children's social development The device that is taking over people's kitchens Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners Football's new phrase book - modern language or just jargon? Why was Jota goal not offside - and does law need changing? When Liverpool nearly missed out on Salah 2025 County Championship - club-by-club guide 'That was for you, Keelan' - Grealish dedicates goal to late brother 'The Goose' chases golds before return to dental school 'Aston Villa bucked the trend in January - and are reaping rewards' Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Video Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? 'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming The world-leading British amateur chasing repeat win at Augusta What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull? Five things to look for in Champions Cup last 16 The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.