Rangers are out of the Europa League after a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club in Bilbao — and all eyes now turn to Barry Ferguson. Should he be given the job full-time?
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On this Easter weekend edition of The Football Show, Peter Martin, Alan Rough, and Tam McManus debate Ferguson’s future at Ibrox following an impressive but ultimately incomplete European run.
With Rangers' season now hinging on domestic pride and a final Old Firm clash, we ask: has Barry done enough to convince the new owners? Or will they look elsewhere for a new manager?
Plus, we preview a massive weekend of Scottish Cup semi-finals:
⚔️ Hearts vs Aberdeen
🍀 Celtic vs St Johnstone
The Football Show Highlights:
00:00:00 Show Introduction
Peter Martin opens the show alongside Alan Rough and Tam McManus, previewing the Scottish Cup semi-finals, the English Premier League, and Falkirk’s potential return to the Premiership.
00:00:55 Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Rangers Reaction
Reaction to Rangers’ 2–0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League quarter-finals and how far Rangers had come in the competition.
00:02:05 Dessers Penalty Claim vs Athletico Bilbao
Debate over whether Rangers should’ve had a penalty for a shirt pull on Cyriel Dessers and if VAR should have intervened.
00:03:35 Barry Ferguson’s Reaction to Penalty Claims
Ferguson believes there were two clear penalty incidents and says the game would have changed significantly for Rangers.
00:04:49 Rangers Penalty Claim (Handball)
Analysis of the second penalty claim involving a handball by a Bilbao player.
00:08:09 Rangers’ Defensive Lapses & Tavernier Criticism
Discussion on James Tavernier’s recurring defensive weaknesses, especially in big games against quality opposition like Athletic Club.
00:09:23 Barry Ferguson’s Ranger Managerial Record
Panel assesses Barry Ferguson’s chances of landing the permanent Rangers job. We look at results, leadership, and tactical performances.
00:11:18 New Rangers Ownership & Manager Search
Speculation on what type of manager the incoming owners might want—pedigree vs. club connection.
00:12:40 Should Barry Stay as Rangers Manager or Ambassador?
The panel discusses whether Barry would return to an ambassadorial role or seek another managerial job.
00:16:22 FA Cup Semi-Finals & Man United Comeback
Switch to the English football scene, analysing Man United’s dramatic extra-time win and what it means for Erik ten Hag.
00:18:07 Tottenham & Postecoglou’s Trophy Hunt
Speculation on whether Spurs can win the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou, with the possibility of a final against Athletic Bilbao.
00:19:38 – Brendan Rodgers on Greg Taylor’s Future
Rodgers praises Greg Taylor's influence at Celtic and says there's room for him alongside Kieran Tierney.
