7 Rangers takeaways from Barry Ferguson's first interview as boss from 'inconsistent' stars call out to tactical pledge

New interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson has quickly set out his stall for his three month spell at the Ibrox help.

The club icon has rounded off a whirlwind 24 hours by landing in the hot seat and replacing Philippe Clement on an interim basis - with Rangers legends Neil McCann, Allan McGregor and Billy Dodds in an A-list backroom team as the look to steady the ship after a nightmare campaign. The squad are hurtling towards a trophyless campaign with their Premier Sports Cup hopes ended by Celtic before a humbling Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Queen's Park.

The Europa League presents the only realistic shot at silverware with Jose Mourinho's side next on the agenda in Europe - with Brendan Rodgers' men holding a comfortable 13 point advantage at the Scottish Premiership summit. So what is next for Ferguson as he looks to make the most of his time in the dugout - and get the side he captained back to winning ways?

He has now issued his first address to Rangers TV. Record Sport takes a look at what we learned:

He didn't hold back when asked about the form of the squad this season - and the dressing room can expect plenty more where this came from if they repeat the showing against St Mirren that proved to be Clement's final game at the helm. Asked for his thoughts on the team, he said: "Inconsistent, if I'm being honest with you. I think in terms of, for instance, Europe, I think some of the performances have been top class. Domestically, for me, that's your bread and butter.

"That's where you've got to win most weeks. You're always going to have a bump in the road, but I think there's been too many bumps in the road. So it's our job, and my job as a manager, and the staff's job, is to try and get a level of