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Barry Ferguson has openly shared the candid message he delivered to his Rangers players following Saturday’s frustrating 2-2 draw against St Mirren.
Despite twice taking the lead at the SMISA Stadium through goals from Cyriel Dessers and Nicolas Raskin, Rangers were unable to see out the win, as Mark O’Hara and Conor McMenamin struck back for the hosts to deny them victory.
The disappointing result confirmed what had long been looming — Rangers are officially out of the Scottish Premiership title race, setting the stage for major changes both on and off the pitch this summer.
**Takeover Talks and New Leadership Signal New Era at Ibrox**
Talks between 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh over a majority ownership deal have reportedly made significant progress, while Kevin Thelwell’s recent appointment as the club’s sporting director signals the beginning of a major rebuild behind the scenes.
Speaking after the final whistle, Ferguson made it clear that no player should feel secure about their place at the club — even those currently under contract.
**”I told them plainly: everyone is playing for their future,”** Ferguson revealed. **”There’s no room for complacency. Big changes are coming, and frankly, they are badly needed.”**
The former Rangers captain reiterated that the need for transformation had already been obvious following their Europa League exit to Athletic Bilbao earlier in the month, and the wheels are now firmly in motion to overhaul the squad and club structure.
**Ferguson: Players Must Brace for Short Break and Rapid Return**
Looking ahead, Ferguson warned that there will be little time for rest before the hard work begins again.
**”We all know how short the off-season is,”** he said. **”One minute you’re wrapping up the season, and the next you’re straight back into pre-season training, preparing for European qualifiers, and then the new domestic season is underway.”**
With so much at stake, Ferguson stressed that Rangers must be sharp and ready to hit the ground running when the new campaign starts. He emphasized that a “massive job” lies ahead — both for the incoming hierarchy and the players who hope to be part of Rangers’ future plans.
The message from Ferguson was unmistakable: under new ownership and a fresh sporting director, Ibrox will be an unforgiving environment for anyone unable to meet the high standards expected. Every player has everything to prove — and time is quickly running out.
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