calscot 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think if Thomson was in the team, then few would be even thinking about Bazza. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk 158 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think if Thomson was in the team, then few would be even thinking about Bazza. totally agree with that. we don't have any good back up really. I hope thomson returns fully fit for the start of next season............ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,826 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 by Thomas Jordan BARRY FERGUSON is still clinging on to the hope he will play again this season for Rangers. The midfielder sustained a calf injury in a reserve outing against Hearts and limped off after just 90 seconds - his first action since the Booze-gate affair which saw him and keeper Allan McGregor suspended for two weeks. Ferguson's worst fears were confirmed when scans revealed he had suffered a tear, but Ibrox assistant manager Ally McCoist has revealed the player himself could return to full fitness before the end of the campaign. advertisement He said: "Barry feels he could be back playing in around three weeks' time. If that is the case then fantastic. "But, speaking as someone who has suffered those injuries during my own playing days, they can be difficult injuries to recover from in such a short space of time. He'll be coming in for treatment every day and we'll see what progress he makes. "It never seems to rain but it pours for Barry. But if he could get himself back fit again then it would be great to have him available for selection again before the end of the season. "You need all your best players at this stage and there is no doubting Barry is one of our best players." McCoist also insisted he hopes Kirk Broadfoot remains at Rangers despite reports he has been informed he can leave. He added: "I'm certainly not aware of that being the case. I would hope Kirk's representatives sit down with our people and they can come to some sort of agreement to keep him here, but he still has a year to run after this season." http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/display.var.2503879.0.0.php 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,826 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 By Andrew Dickson ALLY McCOIST has expressed his sympathy for Barry Ferguson after a torn calf muscle jolted his bid to get back into the Rangers first team. The former club captain feels he will be fit and available again in three weeks after he came off two minutes into Tuesday's 0-0 reserve draw with Hearts at Forthbank. Barry Ferguson, RangersBut the club's medical staff are far less optimistic and expect him to be out for between four and six weeks. If that's the case his season is over and it's a huge setback to the 31-year-old after his recent two-week suspension for his behaviour whilst representing Scotland. McCoist know how much Ferguson will be hurting just now and admitted: "I feel for him. "I was at the reserve game on Tuesday against and with calves, I can tell you better than anybody that they're murder. "Barry reckons he'll be back in three weeks and if that's the case then brilliant but knowing them as I do, I reckon it might be a little bit longer. "It's one of these things - it doesn't rain but it pours for him at the moment but he'll handle it fine. "He'll obviously be disappointed because he wanted to get some match practice and get back into the squad again. "It wasn't to be after he pulled up but he'll knuckle down, have his treatment then look to get into training again then hopefully get back in the squad." There has been speculation about what the future holds for Ferguson, with many coming to the conclusion he'll be sold on in the summer. Ally McCoist and Walter SmithMcCoist refused to be drawn on the issue and simply hopes he becomes available to play for the club again soon. The assistant manager added: "I can understand why people are saying that - that's the nature of the game. "But as far as I'm aware, Barry has a year to go on his contract and if the injury keeps him out for the remainder of the season, that will be a big disappointment to him. "Of course, it will be to us as well because we want all of our best players available and I don't think there's any doubt Barry is one of our best players. "It's a blow to us that he's out but he's got a year to go and hopefully he'll be back before the end of the season." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.