1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Man Utd coaches ‘losing patience with Rasmus Hojlund’ as horror stats show Wan-Bissaka is better than £72m flop
MANCHESTER UNITED coaches are reportedly growing frustrated with £72million flop striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The forward – signed from Atalanta in 2023 – has managed just TWO Premier League goals in 21 games this season with zero assists.
RexMan Utd coaches are reportedly growing frustrated with Rasmus Hojlund[/caption]
These are Hojlund’s damning Prem stats this seasonEven Aaron Wan-Bissaka has provided more goals
Meanwhile right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka – who United sold for just £15m to West Ham – has two goals and two assists to his name.
Hojlund is without a goal in 16 games and according to the Manchester Evening News, coaches are beginning to show frustration.
He said: “I think it’s a team problem. You can see it. It’s not just from now, it’s from the past. So we have clearly a lack of goals and a lack of threat.
“When you threaten the opponents, the opponents maybe don’t press you so high. So everything is connected.
“All the players have moments in this season. I think when we started this journey together, Rasmus was the player that was always scoring.
“So he can come back in the next game, we will see.”
Hojlund – signed by ex-boss Erik ten Hag – scored 16 goals in his first season at Old Trafford.
But he has only seven in all competitions this term – five in the Europa League.
The Argos sale is a prime opportunity for shoppers to get ahead on their spring cleaning, with amazing discounts on vacuums and other household essentials.
But it’s not just about preparing for the warmer months – with the current chilly weather, there are plenty of winter must-haves on offer too, including cosy foot warmers and kettles to keep you toasty.
From electronics and furniture to toys, gaming accessories, and health and beauty products, Argos has it covered with deals and sales this February.
We’ve picked out our favourite deals from Big Red Event sale below.
Argos Big Red Event deals
Dyson V8 Absolute Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £285.60 (was £400)
The Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner is designed to sweep up animal hair and fur
The Dyson V8 is a vac whose de-tangling technology makes it a wise choice for pet owners, suffering from hair and furs across their floors and furnishings.
Its cordless design gives it will deliver 40 minutes of suction before it needs re-charging, and it works across carpets, hard floors and, yes, upholstery.
The Fluffy cleaner head is gentle on delicate surfaces while effectively removing dust and debris.
Weighing just 2.56kg, this lightweight vacuum also comes with a wall-mounted docking station – particularly great if you’re short on storage.
Karcher is one of the biggest cleaning tool manufacturers on the market
Spring cleaning season is almost here, and if you’re tired of peering those stains and streaks across the windows, now’s the time to pick up this window vac from heavyweight Karcher.
The brand advertises this with 100-minute battery life, which will let you clean up to 300m² off a single charge – which you can track on the LED display.
Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer, £216 (was £260)
Ninja’s Double Stack air fryer is ideal for shoppers short on kitchen space
The Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer was launched in the UK last year – a response to shoppers complaints that the original side-by-side drawer design took up too much space in their kitchens.
With six cooking functions, including air fry, roast, and bake, it delivers crispy, evenly cooked results in record time.
Better still, those two drawers can be programmed individually, meaning you can cook different ingredients on different temperatures and timings.
You’ll find Ninja listed in our pick of the best air fryers, where it’s definitely comparing against other options if you’re on a limited budget.
Shoppers hunting for a smaller-size smart television shouldn’t miss this LG deal
We always appreciate seeing TVs of this size for less than £200 – especially when it’s from LG, one of the biggest manufacturers on the UK market.
It’s not a 4K TV, but Ultra High Definition isn’t important in a television of this modest size.
The webOS platform provides easy access to popular apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Freeview Play – it’s completely set up for live TV, streaming and gaming.
A superb choice for smaller spaces, such as bedrooms or even kitchen countertops.
If you’re not sure if it’s the right size for your space, read our what size TV to buy guide.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Aston Villa fans beg transfer guru Monchi to raid Man Utd for goalkeeping coach after Marcus Rashford deal
ASTON VILLA fans have jokingly called for the club to sign Manchester United’s goalkeeping coach in light of Marcus Rashford’s displays.
Rashford, 27, has impressed the Villa Park faithful since joining Unai Emery‘s side on loan from Manchester United.
REXMarcus Rashford has shown glimpses of his old self during his brief stint with Aston Villa[/caption]
REXRashford’s impressive displays have come a month after Ruben Amorim claimed he’d rather play his goalkeeping coach instead of the striker[/caption]
PAVilla fans have jokingly called for club transfer guru Monchi to sign United’s keeper coach Jorge Vital[/caption]
The England international has yet to find the back of the net but has shown glimpses of his old self in his four appearances, in which he’s racked up two assists.
Rashford’s form comes a month after Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim publicly blasted him by stating he’d rather start his goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital.
The Portuguese put Rashford on blast by saying: “I’d put Vital on the bench before a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day. I’ll not change in that department.
“It’s always the same reason. The reason is the training.
“The way that I see what a footballer should do in training, in life, every day. If things don’t change, I will not change.
“Same situation for every player — if you do the maximum, if you do the right things, we can use every player.
“You can see it today on the bench. We needed pace to change the game, to move some pieces — but I prefer it like that.”
Villa fans haven’t forgotten Amorn’s comments and have called for transfer guru Monchi to sign Vital following Rashford’s recent good showings.
One wrote on X: “If Rashford is this good I fully expect Monchi to be putting in a bid for the UTD goalkeeping coach as well!
Another said: “Given our finances with salary as a ratio of revenue we couldn’t match his man united wages.
“Would Rashford accept a cut is question… would that 63 yr old goalie coach also come?”
And another said: “He might be unplayable I guess.”
Villa have the option to permanently acquire Rashford’s services in the summer for a mere £40million.
Emery was full of praise for the striker after Villa’s 2-1 win over Chelsea last weekend, saying: “Of course, he played a fantastic 45 minutes.
“And really this is the only thing. We want to try to be consistent through him, in our squad and in our way we are going to do [that].
“But he’s going to be hopefully very, very important like today. But hopefully more and more and more.
“And the most important for him is try to feel comfortable here. Try to get confidence. Be here in [a] good atmosphere with us and this is my objective.”
Villa will be back in action on Tuesday night, travelling to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on My neighbour leaves lunatic notes on people’s cars, interrogated my girlfriend & even went for my child’s teenage friend
A MAN has revealed that his neighbour often leaves lunatic notes on people’s cars and has even interrogated his girlfriend over her parking.
If that wasn’t bad enough, the angry man, who is said to be in his early 50s, has also gone for his child’s teenage pal too.
GettyA man has shared a close-up look at the bizarre note his neighbour left on his daughter’s friend’s car[/caption]
RedditNot only does this man’s neighbour leave aggressive notes, but he’s even interrogated those living in his street too[/caption]
A frustrated homeowner took to social media to give people a close-up look at an angry letter from his strange neighbour, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Reddit, on the r/mildlyinfuriating thread, the anonymous man, who is from Seattle, US, and writes under the username @Striking_Nudibranch, titled his post ‘Neighbour doesn’t want anyone parking parallel to him on the opposite(!) side of the street.’
He then explained: “I live in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our streets are narrow, but plenty of space for people to park on both sides of the street.”
Alongside a snap of the rude note, he continued: “This showed up on my daughter’s friend’s car this morning.”
The short but stern note read: ‘I don’t wanna see this car park parallel side to side to the white car’.
Not only this, but the Reddit user then added: “The neighbour has taken it to be his personal mission to put notes on anyone’s car that parks across the street from him.
“He approached my girlfriend after sitting in his car and waiting 15 minutes for her to finish a phone call… interrogating her about where she lives, and saying he never wants to see her parked there again.
“The dude is in his early 50s. He’s never said anything to me directly.”
Eager for guidance on what to do next, the man, who described his neighbour’s actions as “lunacy”, asked: “Any advice on the best way to tell this guy to f**k off?”
Not only this, but he then confessed: “I’m inclined to just go knock and tell him I’m going to continue allowing my guests to park in front of my house, and take it from there.”
Reddit users were left open-mouthed by the man’s post and many eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the strange situation.
One person said: “Call the police and show them the note and tell them this dude is harassing you and your guests. If he continues, see about getting a restraining order or something.”
To this, the Reddit author replied: “I was considering cops but also didn’t want to inflame the situation.
“I’d rather not have a petty battle with someone across the street. That said, he’s a renter, and I own… maybe I can get in touch with his landlord?”
Another added: “Let’s be honest, this person is looking for confrontation with this absurd note. No rational person would do this. Better to make sure this goes on record.”
I’m mostly concerned that he’s making my loved ones feel unsafe in their home
Reddit poster
Meanwhile, a third commented: “Remind him that street parking is public and people can park there.
“If he keeps harassing your visitors, tell them to ignore him but then you can let him know you’ll be calling the non-emergency police line to address his issues.”
At the same time, one stunned person gasped: “That person is dangerous.”
The Top Five Reasons Neighbours Squabble
One study by Compare the Market revealed the top reason British neighbour's argue
Broken fences – top of the board was broken fences and whose responsibility it was to fix it
Parking: one of the leading drivers of neighbour disputes, with 54.1 per cent of people having issues with people parking in front of their house, parking bay or driveway
Trees – complaints about a neighbour’s tree cracking your garden path was also common with nearly half of participants finding it frustrating
Bin wars – outdoor bin etiquette continues to ignite the most furious debates between neighbours
Nosy Neighbours – some people have their eyes and ears at the ready to have a peek causing problems for others
To this, the Reddit user responded: “That’s what my girlfriend is saying. She’s asking me not to do anything.
“If it wasn’t for her and my kids, I’d have no problem getting really serious about being as petty as humanly possible – like renting a 20 foot residential dumpster for a month and dropping it right across from him.”
As well as this, the worried father later admitted: “I’m mostly concerned that he’s making my loved ones feel unsafe in their home.
“My son heard me talking to my daughter about it and got really anxious when I said I was going to talk to him.
“It’s a fine line. I don’t want my kids to think they should live in the shadow of a bully… but I don’t want to have the situation escalate.”
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Steak at anniversary dinner left me bedbound, in agony & unable to move – condition is almost impossible to diagnose
AN ENTREPRENEUR was left bedbound in immense pain after eating a steak at her dad’s anniversary dinner due to her hidden condition.
Collette Beckett, 27, from Chester, Cheshire, was left confined to her bed for three days after consuming the red meat dish when dining with her family.
Collette Beckett/MENCollette Beckett’s life was turned upside down by her Crohn’s disease diagnosis[/caption]
Collette Beckett/MENThe businesswoman struggled in intense pain while waiting for a diagnosis[/caption]
Collette Beckett/MENShe previously worse a hot water bottle around her waist as it was the only way to help alleviate her agony[/caption]
The businesswoman, who loved sewing from a young age, began her own venture aged just 24 before quitting her makeup counter job to focus on her brand Jet Black Clothing full-time.
Collette described experiencing an extreme stabbing sensation in her hipbone, so painful that it would “take your breath away”.
She initially thought she had an appendicitis, but whenever she approached a doctor she says her concerns were brushed away, she told Manchester Evening News.
The designer says she could only get through the pain by strapping a hot water bottle to her waist and by taking codeine throughout the day.
She was eventually rushed to A&E by her family after her suffering became so severe, and she was told she would have a colonoscopy six months after first arriving in hospital.
But Collette was left in tears and further agony as her appointment allegedly kept being pushed further back, describing how she felt trapped at home like a “hermit”.
She also described how she struggled to eat, barely moved in bed as she was surrounded by pillows, and only drank water.
After crying to a receptionist on the phone, Collette fortunately received a last-minute appointment where she learnt she had Crohn’s disease in her small bowel.
She explained it was hard to diagnose her issue as she only had pain as a symptom.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe but come in intermittent periods, with some patients having periods of remission where symptoms can disappear for anywhere from weeks to years.
While incurable, there are treatments to help control the symptoms of Crohn’s.
Collette described how grieved the life she once knew, following her diagnosis.
She said: “I felt like I was grieving my old life and the idea of knowing that whenever I go on holiday now, I have to think about what I can eat at an all-inclusive, whether I can take my injections with me.”
After consuming a Miller & Carter steak, which had been delivered, she ended up in bed for three days, unable to move.
The family had gotten together on the anniversary of her dad’s death and Collette said they always have steak for the occasion.
She described the horrific pain she went through over the multiple day period, saying: “It’s the kind of pain where you’re lying there, hoping it will go away.”
What is Crohn's disease?
CROHN'S Disease is a lifelong condition that causes parts of the digestive system to become inflamed.
It’s estimated that over 155,000 UK adults are currently living with it and it is named after a New York doctor, Burrill Crohn, who reported a number of cases back in 1932.
It is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system.
The inflammation is the body’s reaction to injury or irritation, and can cause redness, swelling and pain.
Although sufferers will have periods of good health, there are flare-ups where symptoms are more active.
The main symptoms are digestive – such as diarrhoea and stomach cramps – but sufferers also experience fatigue and weight loss.
Unintended weight loss and blood and mucus in your stools are also common symptoms.
People may only experience one of the above symptoms and some experience severe symptoms or mild problems.
There may also be weeks or months where symptoms are mild or non-existent.
Less common symptoms include a high temperature, feeling sick and being sick, joint pain and swelling, inflammation and irritation of the eyes and mouth ulcers.
If you have persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss or blood in your stools, visit your GP.
It can be caused by the genes a person has inherited, an abnormal reaction of the immune system and is probably triggered by something in the environment.
People who suffer from Crohn’s disease can find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.
Weight loss and weight gain are both symptoms of Crohn’s.
Certain medicines for the condition can also affect weight.
A common one, prednisone, is known to cause temporary weight gain.
Often weight loss is one of the main symptoms, which cause be caused by a lack of appetite.
Medication can also cause nausea and abdominal pain, further reducing appetite.
People may also fail to properly absorb nutrients due to their condition, again leading to weight loss.
And if a certain food or food group is known to exacerbate someone’s symptoms, they may avoid it entirely.
If you have lost a lot of weight or are failing to maintain a healthy weight, your doctor will likely work out a diet and nutrition plan.
There is no cure for the disease, so treatment aims to reduce symptoms and maintain remission.
Drugs and surgery can give long periods of relief from symptoms, and some may cause temporary weight gain.
Simpler things like eating different foods and working out what might be causing flare-ups can be helpful.
However, Collette has now been put on medication for her agonising symptoms that have helped to dramatically reduce her pain.
Her last attack of pain came in July and she’s been able to do “everything” she wants since then.
The 27-year-old added that while she still feels fatigued, that her joints hurt, and that she gets fairly frequent headaches, these side effects are normal and manageable for her.
Collette has joined a WhatsApp group chat with many other women who also have the condition, which can vary greatly between cases.
She described how some girls struggle with dairy, while she does not, and said she has had to reduce both red meat and curries from her diet as they can cause gas in her stomach.
Collette’s clothing line, Jet Black, was also affected by her diagnosis as the designer struggled to handmake clothes to order.
This led her to become a manufactured brand last year, meaning her clothes are now made in a factory.
Collette Beckett/MENCollette’s brand Jet Black now produces its clothes in factories as a result of her struggles with Crohn’s[/caption]
TikTok / SEGStoriesErik ten Hag has revealed when he plans to get back into management[/caption]
TikTok / SEGStoriesSpeaking on SEG Stories he spoke about what he ‘misses’ about Man Utd[/caption]
Things have not improved at his old club under successor Ruben Amorim with the club now in 15th and having lost 12 from 26 games in the league – a run not seen since the club was last relegated.
However, the 55-year-old has now reflected on his time at the helm of the Red Devils, admitting there is one thing he misses more than any other.
Speaking to SEG Stories, he said: “If there is one thing I miss, it’s Old Trafford.
“You’re always working towards a dot on the horizon but you never get to the horizon.
“We’ve had many highs at Manchester United, but as I always say there is always room for improvement. And good is not enough, you can do better.”
Ten Hag always thought highly of the Man Utd faithful, pending an emotional thank you letter to them after his sacking in which he said: “Dear fans, let me start by thanking you.
“Thank you for always being there for the club. Whether it was a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your support has been unshakeable.
“The atmosphere at Old Trafford has always been electrifying, thanks to you. I felt it many times.
“Also in away games, it gave the team and me an incredible feeling to hear the United chants taking over the opponents’ stadiums, whether the game was in England, Europe or during the summer tours…
“I want to thank you for giving me this feeling and for your support. I also want to thank the staff in every department of the club for their unwavering support in good times and bad.
“I wish all Manchester United fans nothing but success, trophies and glory. Your support and the warmth I received from everyone at the club helped me feel at home. Thank you for this chapter in my life.”
But he also oversaw Man Utd’s worst-ever Premier League finish in his second season before kicking off another record-breaking campaign in all the wrong ways.
Ten Hag has been linked with a variety of managerial jobs, including Borussia Dortmund, after his two-and-a-half-year spell in Manchester came to an end.
He said: “I had already decided for myself, ‘Okay, I’m not doing anything until the 1st of July.”
As well as the general pressures of the Man Utd job, Ten Hag was forced to deal with player mutinies from Cristiano Ronaldo and later Jadon Sancho.
The centre-back revealed the pair had a heated argument in November 2023 when discussing the team’s form and set-up, which left Varane frozen out of the team for two months.
The Frenchman told The Athletic: “It’s hard to find the right words, it was very tense at times.
“Sometimes he made an effort to listen to the players’ feedback. Sometimes he made decisions without listening.
“So there were ups and downs. It was complicated at times. He always needed an example of a player who was alone the entire time he was at Manchester.
“He did that with at least one important player on the team. He was always in conflict with certain leaders of the group, that is his way of managing.
“We had a robust discussion. We told each other some truths but then I didn’t play again for almost two months.
“I said I didn’t agree with certain ways of doing things regarding the relationship between him and the team.
“It wasn’t something that I thought was good for the team because some players weren’t satisfied.
“It was not good in terms of the relationship with the coach. He said, ‘OK I heard what you said’, and after that I didn’t play.
“I also have to recognise what was good. He gave me the peace of mind to come back from my injury to play in the FA Cup final.
“He was counting on me, that was very positive, it allowed me to play my role in the team.”
Varane also added he was “surprised” Ten Hag was kept on following the FA Cup final – one of many poor decisions from Ineos in their first 12 months in charge of United – as the “connection with the group no longer existed”.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on I still breastfeed my four-year-old son – people say I’m ‘vile’ but I think it’s perfectly natural
A MUM-OF-TWO has come under fire for continuing to breastfeed her four-year-old son.
While she views it as perfectly natural behaviour, many people have called her “vile” for it.
A mum-of-two shared her unbothered response to people who critcise her for breastfeeding her four-year-oldTikTok/studiosomer
In her viral video, the TikTok user who goes by Studio Somer (@studiosomer) shared her unbothered attitude towards her haters.
She pointed out the flaw in most people’s logic when it comes to breastfeeding.
“For some reason after their first birthday it because the most vile thing you could do,” the mum said in the caption of the clip, which received 4.2 million views.
She added that “people will give you their opinion, especially online.”
The TikToker has previously stated that she will allow both her four-year-old and her 19-month-old to “breastfeed until they are ready to wean”.
She explained that “every time” she sits down, her children want to be “held, nursed, or cuddled”.
And while she struggles to “have a moment to myself”, she pointed out that her older self with miss these times.
The mum shared that some people have accused her of continuing to breastfeed for her own benefit.
She recalled how online trolls have told her “You’re doing it for you”.
And breastfeeding isn’t the only unique parenting technique she has adopted.
The stay-at-home mum revealed that her toddler “has never slept in a crib”.
Instead, she and her husband placed a mattress on the floor of their bedroom to allow for “contact sleeping”.
“Are we really telling mums that nursing and holding their babies to sleep is a bad thing?” she asked.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the mum’s breastfeeding approach in the comments section.
“There’s just a point where it’s weird and wrong,” wrote one follower.
What are the recommendations around breastfeeding?
The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it’s completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end – and there’s really no right or wrong way to do it.
The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods.
They note that solid food shouldn’t replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby’s digestive system when processing solid food for the first time.
“Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday,” recommends the NHS.
“Cows’ milk isn’t suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says “phasing out” of breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time.
After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another.
“If your baby is younger than one year, you’ll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn’t feel like you cannot continue for longer.
The World Health Organization says: “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.”
“If the child is old enough to ask for a refill then they are too old,” said another viewer
“Why would you breastfeed that older one? Weirdo,” asked a third person.
“You will never see me breastfeeding a child that old,” commented another TikTok user.
“What four!!! That’s nasty, [the] kid’s old enough to drink Ribena,” pointed out one commenter.
“Jeez, way too old to be breastfed but hey guys who breastfeed their kids beyond one, it’s your monkey your circus, cringe worthy,” wrote another viewer.
The mum explained that she would continue to breastfeed both her sons until they are ‘ready to wean’TikTok/studiosomer
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Kansas vs Colorado prediction, pick, college basketball odds
It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kansas-Colorado prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Kansas Colorado. There are multiple Big 12 games on the Monday night schedule in college basketball. This game rounds out the Monday slate. One of the most remarkable facts — and achievements — in modern-day […]
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Kevin Love’s hilarious Kevin Durant, Devin Booker post amid unfortunate Hooters fate
Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love took a playful jab at Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with a social media post on Sunday. As news swirled about Hooters possibly filing for bankruptcy, the Miami Heat veteran shared a throwback photo of himself inside the restaurant, grinning from ear to ear. Love posted two […]
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Barry Ferguson as Rangers manager branded ‘strange’ as surprised Arsenal icon says ‘it’s no different to me getting job’
RANGERS are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Philippe Clement.
But an Arsenal legend reckons giving Barry Ferguson the interim gig would be ‘a bit strange.’
PAPhilippe Clement has been sacked as Rangers manager[/caption]
Willie VassBarry Ferguson (left) has been linked with the interim job at Ibrox[/caption]
Ferguson had two spells as a player at RangersNews Group Newspapers LtdGettyMartin Keown has reacted to the links between Ferguson and Rangers[/caption]
Attention will now turn to replaces Clement in the long term.
With club supremos locked in talks over a takeover with San Francisco 49ers chiefs, it’s likely the appointment of a permanent successor to the Belgian will have to wait.
One name that’s been heavily linked with the interim role is Barry Ferguson.
The Rangers legend, 47, had two spells as a player at Ibrox and was club captain.
Ferguson won five league titles with the club as well as five Scottish Cups and five League Cups.
While his playing credentials aren’t in doubt, Ferguson’s managerial career hasn’t reached the same heights.
In 2014, he was placed in caretaker charge of Blackpool following Paul Ince’s sacking and spent four months in the role.
Despite winning just three of his 20 games in charge, Ferguson kept the Seasiders in the Championship.
That summer, he was appointed manager of Clyde and spent just under three years in the role.
Ferguson moved to the Lowland League with Kelty Hearts and guided the club to the SPFL for the firs time but left just ONE DAY after securing that success.
He took the Alloa job in May 2021 but resigned the following February with the team struggling and that do date is his last coaching position.
Ferguson has since undertaken regular media work, appearing as a radio and newspaper pundit.
TalkSPORT host Jim White revealed on his show that he was hearing Ferguson was due to hold talks with Rangers chiefs about taking on the interim role.
That raised Arsenal legend Martin Keown‘s eyebrows.
Appearing on White’s programme, he questioned what credentials Ferguson has to take on the Rangers job – other than the fact he was a prominent player for the club.
Keown, who has never been a manager, suggested that it wouldn’t be any different to a huge club appointing HIM as boss – which he described as ‘a bit strange.’
Keown said: “I’m concerned. Has he got the necessary credentials?
“It’s OK being a top player at the football club, but where’s he managed? Alloa?
“Does that give him the necessary tools to do the job in the way that they want? Or is it just a case of bringing in one of their own?
“It looks very much like that’s the case, doesn’t it? Go back to players who have represented the club.
“In a way, if he’s working in the media, it’d be no different than bringing me in to take over a top job somewhere. It’d be seen as a bit strange.
Jim White’s co-host Simon Jordan, the former Crystal Palace chairman, agreed that Ferguson’s history with Rangers must be playing a central role in any potential decision to make him manager.
Jordna said: “That must be part of the thinking. It must be part of the thinking because if you’re looking at a person who has a win record of 27% at a League One Scottish Club you’re not looking at someone who has a proven track record.
“You could make the case, neither did Steven Gerrard. He came in as a fledgling new manager, was brought in to galvanise the spirit of the football club based upon the credentials as a player.
“I don’t know Barry Ferguson as a person, I don’t know what his capabilities are, I don’t know how he operates.
“What I do know is that you look at his record, it doesn’t suggest that a job of the scale of Rangers, besides the fact he’s played for them, would be something you’d naturally consider Barry Ferguson for.
“It has to be because he was a Rangers player. Now what does that do? If you play to the gallery, you’ll never please it. You have to be definite, definitely right or definitely wrong. Ideally definitely right buy you’ve got to be definite in your thinking.”
