Rangers stars slammed for ‘disrespecting’ legend Barry Ferguson — fans demand loyalty, passion, and pride before Celtic clash!

Rangers’ players have come under fire for allegedly showing a lack of respect toward interim manager Barry Ferguson — and the sharpest criticism is coming from someone very close to him. Derek Ferguson, Barry’s brother and a respected figure in Scottish football, has voiced his strong disappointment over the attitude and performances of the squad in recent weeks.

Speaking on Open Goal, Derek didn’t hold back as he reflected on Rangers’ recent struggles, which have seen the team go five matches without a win. To make matters worse, they’ve conceded at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches — an alarming run of form for a club with such high expectations. The tipping point, Derek suggests, came after last week’s dismal 2-2 draw against St Mirren, where Barry openly questioned the effort and application of his players.

“You heard his interview, didn’t you?” Derek asked, referring to Barry’s post-match remarks. “I was listening to it after the game, and he said, ‘What’s the point?’” Derek was quick to highlight how former defender and pundit Stephen Craigan immediately picked up on the frustration in Barry’s voice. But Derek insists that Barry’s comments should not be misunderstood. “He’s not fed up — he’s frustrated,” Derek clarified. “He’s asking them, he’s taking his time with them in terms of speaking to them individually, collectively. You’re doing everything, you’re giving them all the information they need to go out and win a game of football. And they’re basically not doing it. So they’re throwing it back in his face.”

For Derek, this goes beyond poor performances on the pitch — it’s about respect. Barry Ferguson, a Rangers legend who wore the captain’s armband and gave everything for the badge during his playing days, deserves far more from the players under his leadership. Derek sees the current situation as a clear lack of respect for not only Barry’s efforts but also his footballing pedigree and deep understanding of what it means to wear the Rangers jersey.

The criticism comes at a crucial time. This Sunday, Rangers face their biggest challenge yet: a final derby clash of the season against arch-rivals Celtic at Ibrox. With tensions already running high due to the club’s recent form, all eyes will be on how the players respond — not just in terms of tactics or results, but in their attitude and commitment to the cause.

Derek’s message is clear: it’s time for the players to step up, take responsibility, and show some respect to the man in the dugout. Barry Ferguson has been working tirelessly to motivate, guide, and prepare the squad. Now, the players need to reflect that effort on the pitch. Anything less won’t just be a letdown in terms of results — it will be a betrayal of the values that Rangers stand for.

As the derby approaches, Rangers fans will be watching closely, hoping their team delivers a performance worthy of the badge — and worthy of their manager’s trust.