In the midst of a title race that’s as unpredictable as the Scottish weather, Barry Ferguson, has sounded a note of caution that could very well be music to the ears of the Celtic faithful.
With Rangers currently edging ahead by a mere two points, the pressure cooker that is Scottish football is set to reach boiling point, and Ferguson has implored his side to stay calm.
Speaking to the Go Radio Football Show, Ferguson highlighted a sentiment that might just resonate more with the Parkhead side than his own Ibrox allies: “You don’t want to get carried away and get a slap in the face. Enjoy it. Enjoy it on the way back, but you need to get the blinkers on. Hearts will come, and Steven Naismith will fancy his chances coming to Ibrox. They need to keep their feet on the ground.”
This plea for humility and focus from Ferguson isn’t just a throwaway comment; especially since he has watched bigger leads dwindle.
Blackpool manager Barry Ferguson
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Ferguson acknowledges the newfound vigour within the Rangers camp, yet he doesn’t shy away from pointing out the treacherous path that lies ahead, particularly highlighting Kilmarnock as a potential stumbling block. “That is going to be a tough one for Rangers but they seem like they are in a different place just now. The most important thing is they don’t get carried away. They have got there but the hard work is still to be done.”
The undercurrent of Ferguson’s message is clear: the race is far from over despite some of the noise coming from the Ibrox fanbase, and complacency could be the undoing of his old club.
For Celtic, this serves as a rallying cry. The narrative may currently paint them as the underdogs, grappling with form and fighting to regain their stride, but if they can hang in there, anything can happen between now and May.
The question on every Celtic supporter’s lips is whether Brendan Rodgers and his squad can harness this moment of vulnerability, turn the tide, and prove the sceptics wrong. There is hope more than expectation at this point at Celtic Park, but you never know,
