‘I hate that’ – Ferguson unleashes on Cantwell over ‘Garbage’ recent Rangers remark

The English midfielder ended his 19-month spell at Ibrox by joining Blackburn Rovers in the summer transfer window.

Cantwell still regularly comments on the Gers via social media, most recently reacting to Rangers’ Old Firm win over Celtic on Sunday (16 March).

However, a recent comment made by the 27-year-old has now landed him in hot water with former Rangers player Derek Ferguson.

Cantwell did not see eye to eye with former boss Clement, who was sacked by Rangers a little under a month ago.

Despite now being at Blackburn, Cantwell was quick to react to Clement’s sacking as he posted a thinly-veiled dig at the Belgian on social media.

Cantwell posted an image of a song called “Taliban” on Instagram, along with the caption: “Sun’s out… so is our tune.”

The midfielder also tagged James Tavernier in the tweet, which was interpreted as an unwarranted dig at Clement in the aftermath of his firing.

When asked about Cantwell’s statement, Ferguson told Ibrox News exclusively: “That is horrible stuff. That truly bothers me. A player goes on social media and posts things like that. Tell it to [Clement’s] face.

“For me, Clement gave it his all but yet fell short. We don’t like to see individuals lose their employment, but he wasn’t cutting it.

“Then Cantwell makes a cheap shot at him. It’s complete rubbish. I dislike it when individuals take cheap shots at others.

“Clement did his best. Rangers fans will appreciate that he gave his all. Cantwell’s behavior irritates me. He needs to focus on performing for his new club while keeping his mouth shut.”

Cantwell failed to fire at Blackburn Rovers.

Cantwell is seven months into his spell at Blackburn and has only five goals in 30 Championship outings.

He has started 21 of those, with the remaining nine coming off the bench, including a nine-minute cameo against struggling Cardiff City at home last time out.

As Ferguson explains, it’s best if Cantwell concentrates on his form at Blackburn rather than the happenings at Rangers.