6 burning Rangers issues that Barry Ferguson must tackle from Tavernier captaincy to absent 'Scottish core'

Barry Ferguson will feel like the man of the moment in Glasgow after he sealed an emotional return to Rangers in a seismic week for the club.

The 47-year-old cemented his Ibrox legend status with 288 appearances and 15 trophies in two glorious playing spells at the Old Firm giants. And now 16 years from last donning the Light Blue kit he takes over as interim manager until the end of the season.

And there is plenty to do to restore some confidence after Philippe Clement was relieved of his duties after overseeing a dismissal finale to his Rangers rein. The Belgian's fate was sealed after Saturday's dismal 2-0 home defeat to St Mirren and the staggering 1-0 elimination at the hands of Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup. Those results were sandwiched in between the exclusive Record Sport story that the 49ers are aiming for a takeover of the club. It's never quiet in Govan.

Fergie will be joined by number of familiar faces with Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor brought in as backroom staff, with Issame Charai staying on as number two. And there is little time to settle with their first game in charge coming at Rugby Park on Wednesday night against Kilmarnock. The Gers last visit ended 1-0 to Derek McInnes' men - a repeat would make a dire start for a man who has not managed since his Alloa Athletic stint ended on February 12, 2022.

So, there is not time to waste for the former Blackpool, Clyde and Kelty Hearts boss. Record Sport takes a look at the big obstacles facing Ferguson, his potential first IX and what to look out for as the Rangers tale takes another twist.

During his 18-month spell in charge, Philippe Clement never managed to nail down a consistent style of play. Whether sitting back or pressing high up