A furious Barry Ferguson didn’t hold back after watching his Rangers side slump to a 2-0 defeat at home to Hibernian, marking their fifth straight home loss—a first in the club’s history.
Rangers were completely off the pace at Ibrox and equaled an unwanted record dating back to 1894 by conceding two or more goals in six consecutive league matches. Ferguson, clearly frustrated, made several second-half substitutions in a bid to salvage something, but the damage was done.
Barry Ferguson Slams Rangers After Another Ibrox Defeat
Speaking to BBC Scotland post-match, Ferguson made no attempt to hide his frustration.
“Angry, very angry—that’s the simplest way to describe it,” the interim boss said. “I had a straight talk with the players in the dressing room. What we showed out there was completely unacceptable, and I told them that directly.”
Ferguson admitted the team started with some intent before a costly mistake gave Hibs the advantage, which then derailed their momentum.
“I asked for more aggression, more urgency with and without the ball—but I didn’t see it. That’s what infuriates me the most.”
He continued: “We’re miles off it. I’m not going to pretend otherwise. Hibs deserved the win. They worked harder, wanted it more, and that’s tough for me to admit. Talent alone isn’t enough to play for this club. There needs to be more heart, more pride.”
The Rangers boss accepted full responsibility, acknowledging that the situation must be turned around swiftly.
“This season is at risk of slipping away completely. We’re far behind in the league and need to start taking pride in performances—especially in games against domestic opponents like Hibs, St Mirren, and Motherwell. We can’t just show up for the glamour ties in Europe.”
Kris Boyd: Rangers May Be ‘Too Big’ for Some Players
Former Rangers striker and Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd chimed in after hearing Ferguson’s emotional post-match interview.
Boyd said: “It wouldn’t shock me if Rangers won on Thursday—that’s just how unpredictable they are. But it’s that inconsistency that’s been their downfall again this season.”
He added: “Barry’s frustration is clear. He knows some of these players are capable of top performances, but maybe the club is simply too big for certain individuals. Five losses in a row—including against teams like Hibs, Queen’s Park, and St Mirren—that’s just not acceptable for Rangers.”
