BARRY FERGUSON HANDED NEW ROLE AND SET TO BE ANNOUNCED IMMEDIATELY AFTER RANGERS AXE 4 BACKROOM MEMBERS

# Rangers Overhaul: Barry Ferguson Joins Danny Rohl’s Backroom Staff After Ibrox Axe |

Updated October 21, 2025

Rangers Football Club’s season took a dramatic turn this week as German tactician Danny Rohl was named head coach, replacing Russell Martin after a lackluster 17-game spell that left the Gers sixth in the Scottish Premiership. Martin’s tenure ended following a toothless draw against Dundee United, with just one win in eight matches fueling fan frustration. In a decisive move, the Ibrox board sacked four of Martin’s backroom staff: assistant Justin Edinburgh, performance analyst Mark Wilson, goalkeeping coach Gordon Marshall, and fitness expert Lee Bowes. Only Martin’s set-piece specialist, Neil Lennon, stayed briefly to aid the transition before exiting.In a bold twist, club legend Barry Ferguson, the 47-year-old former captain who steadied Rangers during an interim stint last season, has been appointed assistant head coach under Rohl, with the announcement expected imminently. With 431 appearances and five league titles, Ferguson brings unmatched Ibrox pedigree to complement Rohl’s progressive vision. “Barry’s the heartbeat of this club; he’ll ground us while we push forward,” Rohl said in his first Rangers TV briefing, praising Ferguson’s discipline and tactical insight from their talks.Ferguson, reflecting on his swift return, said: “Danny’s vision excites me—attacking football, youth integration, and winning ugly when needed. I’m all in to help deliver for the fans.” Rohl has retained his trusted Sheffield Wednesday allies, assistant Chris Cohen and analyst Kiel McSpedden, to join Ferguson in a revamped backroom team blending continental flair with Rangers grit. Ally McCoist backed the move: “Barry in the room keeps things real—Rohl’s got the ideas, Fergie’s got the fire.”Rohl inherits a talented but inconsistent squad, including loanees like Djeidi Gassama—whom he coached at Hillsborough—and promising academy stars. His plan is clear: secure wins first, then dazzle. “We create chances, score goals—fans deserve spectacle, not scraps,” he declared. Pundit Kris Boyd sees potential: “This could spark a title push; the gap to Celtic isn’t insurmountable yet.”Fans have flooded social media with excitement, calling it the “German Captain Combo.” Ferguson’s first task alongside Rohl is a Europa League clash with Brann on Thursday, a chance to ignite a revival amid whispers of a 49ers Enterprises takeover. As Ibrox embraces this new era, Ferguson’s return fuses history with ambition in the pursuit of glory.