Rangers may soon have new owners in 49ers Enterprises, which could influence Barry Ferguson’s position at Ibrox.
After firing Philippe Clement on an interim basis until the end of the season, the Gers appointed Ferguson.
It comes at a time when the 49ers are negotiating to take control of Ibrox, which could result in a change of guard in the Light Blues’ hierarchy.
With Ferguson appointed temporarily, the Bears will have to make a big decision about who their permanent manager will be next summer.
49ers Enterprises to make Rangers manager decision
If and when the 49ers and Paraag Marathe arrive in Glasgow, they will want to decide who will manage the team, according to Andy Walker.
The former Scotland international anticipates that the American group will have a say in who will be in the hot seat following their investment.
Ferguson is joined in the Ibrox dugout by Billy Dodds, Allan McGregor, and Neil McCann, and it is unclear whether they will remain beyond the season.
Walker stated on the Go Radio Football Show (25 February): “The major issue in the background is the potential takeover.
“And if there is to be one, you would expect anyone who is willing to invest so much of their own money in the club to make their own decision on who to hire as manager. Whether that’s Ferguson remains to be seen.”
Ferguson doesn’t have much time at Ibrox
Ferguson will be expected to make changes at Rangers after what has been an underwhelming season under Clement.
The ex-Gers midfielder’s first test will be against Derek Mcinnes’ Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday (26 February), and it will be interesting to see how the Light Blues will set up.
The Bears are currently 16 points behind Celtic following their 5-1 home win against Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership on Tuesday (February 25).
The Glasgow club has nothing left to play for as the league appears out of reach, and Queen’s Park eliminated them in the Scottish Cup.
Ferguson has the Europa League to contend with, but it would be astonishing if the Gers could go all the way and win the championship.
The Light Blues will face Fenerbahce in the round of 16 of the European competition, and Jose Mourinho’s side will definitely make things difficult for them.
This season seems like a write-off at Ibrox, and the former midfielder’s appointment on an interim basis seems to be a move made to appease the fans.
Ferguson looks set to remain until the end of the season, but if the 49ers take over, there will undoubtedly be a new manager in the coming months.
