Barry Ferguson tells Rangers stars they can't 'hide' behind Michael Beale as Ibrox legend removes get out card
dailyrecord.co.ukBarry Ferguson has told the Rangers players there are NO excuses available to them now as they look for a strong European opening.It's been a tough start to the campaign for boss Michael Beale's side, who have been thrashed off PSV to seal their drop into the Europa League after a Champions League play-off exit, and they've also lost 1-0 to a depleted Celtic team at home.
A 2-0 win over the weekend at St Johnstone aleiviated some pressure ahead of Thursday night's tie against La Liga club Real Betis but some fans are already one game away from turning on the boss.It was a busy summer for Beale as he performed a Rangers squad rebuild but former club captain Ferguson insists none of the Ibrox stars can use the excuse of adaptation now - and that the boss can't be used as a shield.
He told Go Radio: "I said it, there's got to be a collective responsibility. "I get the manager signs the players and coaches them, picks the starting XI, but the players can't hide behind the manager.
Once you cross that white line, It's on you to produce the goods. "You can't play well all the time, I totally get that, but one thing is that if you are not playing well, you try and grind results out.
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