The striker brought up his 50 with a thudding header and second-half spot-kick as Ferguson\u2019s team finished their Ibrox schedule with a 3-1 win over Dundee United.<\/p>\n
It was the 28th goal of the season for the enigmatic Ibrox hitman. But the Gers caretaker admitted he wasn\u2019t best pleased to see his captain and regular penalty taker step aside when the game was still poised at one-each.<\/p>\n
Ferguson – who saw Nico Raskin<\/a> seal victory – said: \u201cI’m delighted for Cyriel because I think the big man comes in for unfair criticism.<\/p>\n \u201cBut to work with him for the last three months, I see how much effort he puts in on the training field.<\/p>\n \u201cHe gives you everything. It’s a brilliant return this year, 28 goals.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we got that penalty, the skip goes up and gives it to him.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m thinking to myself, Cyriel better score this or he’s going to get one from me. But thankfully, he hit the back of the net. I’m delighted for him and it’s a brilliant return.\u201d<\/p>\n Ibrox was only half full for Gers\u2019 penultimate game of the season and thousands more had already made for the exit by the time the Light Blues squad went to applaud the fans at full-time.<\/p>\n But while there was a lukewarm reception for a team 17 points adrift of champions Celtic, the home faithful showed their appreciation for Ferguson by singing his name.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen if Saturday\u2019s campaign curtain-closer at Easter Road will be the former skipper\u2019s final match in charge but he said with a grin: \u201cI’ve loved every minute of it. I knew it wasn’t going to be perfect when I came in.<\/p>\n “But I was willing to take that challenge on. And it has been challenging, believe me.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery day I walk into a training centre, it\u2019s a privilege to be here. And it’s not over yet.There\u2019s one game left and you never know what’s around the corner.<\/p>\n \u201cThe fans singing my name means a lot because it’s a club that I’ve been at since I was eight years old. I’m not scared to say it was a bit emotional.<\/p>\n \u201cSince I’ve come in, I’ve given it everything. It was good to get that reception. We’ve still got one game to go on Saturday against Hibs at Easter Road. We need all focus to go on that now.\u201d<\/p>\n Jack Butland<\/a> ensured his concentration levels did not slip as he was restored to the team.<\/p>\n The Ibrox No1 found himself bombed last month out after a series of embarrassing spills but Ferguson praised the Englishman after a steady return – but warned he has a fight on his hands to keep Liam Kelly out of the team.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cIt was always my intention to bring Jack back in at some stage. Liam Kelly<\/a> has been excellent. Top class, but he\u2019s had a niggle in his back<\/p>\n \u201cI decided to bring Jack back. Look, it’s been a tough period for Jack, but I’ve been honest with him.<\/p>\n “You’ve seen his qualities tonight. That\u2019s the problem next season. Now Rangers have two quality No1s.<\/p>\n “When I made the decision, his attitude was first class. That sums him up as a man because it’s not easy when you sit an experienced player down and tell him that he’s not going to be playing.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was disappointed but his reaction has been brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_JS368996214.jpg\")
Cyriel Dessers scores his team’s second<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_JS369000456.jpg\")
Rangers’ Vaclav Cerny and Barry Ferguson<\/p>\n