Rangers end Barry Ferguson reign as hunt for new boss 'progressing well'
The former captain and his coaching team have left after stepping in when Phillipe Clement was sacked
Rangers have confirmed that Barry Ferguson and his coaching staff have left the club.
The former captain stepped in as interim boss with Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor after Phillipe Clement was sacked three months ago.
His highlights were a 3-2 win over Celtic at Parkhead and reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League by knocking out Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.
Ferguson felt he could do the job on a permanent basis but with the 49ers enterprises ownership deal set to be completed soon, he is not in contention, but he will remain as a club ambassador.
CEO, Patrick Stewart said: “The club, and I am sure all our supporters, will be forever grateful to Barry for stepping up and taking on the role of head coach.
“He and his staff have performed admirably amongst some trying circumstances and achieved some excellent results along the way.
“Barry, Neil, Billy and Allan all had distinguished playing careers with Rangers, and they have all enhanced their standing with the club for their work since February. The reception they received at Ibrox on Wednesday night was fully merited, and I know meant so much to Barry and his team.
“The search for our new head coach is progressing well, and we look forward to concluding our process in the coming period.”
Enormous honour for me
Ferguson said in a club statement: “I’ve already lived the dream as a player and as captain of Rangers, and to do so as Head Coach in these last three months has been an enormous honour for me.
“There have been some ups and downs, but I have loved this experience and given it my all throughout.
“I want to thank Neil, Billy and Allan, the three staff members who came in with me, and all the other staff who have supported me during my time in charge. Indeed from everyone at the training centre and at Ibrox, the backing I have received has been phenomenal.
“Above all, I want to thank our supporters. There is no doubt this has been a difficult season, but the backing the team and I have continued to receive in spite of that has been incredible.
“I have said, no matter how this period panned out, I would always remain a committed supporter of the club, and I look forward to remaining a Rangers ambassador.
"I wish whomever becomes the new manager, every success in the job.”