Rangers are out of the Europa League after a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club in Bilbao — and all eyes now turn to Barry Ferguson. Should he be given the job full-time? <br /><br />Should Celtic's Guard of Honour be scrapped?: • Should Celtic's Guard of Honour be sc... <br />SUBSCRIBE NOW: / @plzsoccer <br /><br />On this Easter weekend edition of The Football Show, Peter Martin, Alan Rough, and Tam McManus debate Ferguson’s future at Ibrox following an impressive but ultimately incomplete European run. <br /><br />With Rangers' season now hinging on domestic pride and a final Old Firm clash, we ask: has Barry done enough to convince the new owners? Or will they look elsewhere for a new manager? <br /><br />Plus, we preview a massive weekend of Scottish Cup semi-finals: <br />⚔️ Hearts vs Aberdeen <br />🍀 Celtic vs St Johnstone <br /><br />The Football Show Highlights: <br /><br />00:00:00 Show Introduction <br />Peter Martin opens the show alongside Alan Rough and Tam McManus, previewing the Scottish Cup semi-finals, the English Premier League, and Falkirk’s potential return to the Premiership. <br /><br />00:00:55 Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Rangers Reaction <br />Reaction to Rangers’ 2–0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League quarter-finals and how far Rangers had come in the competition. <br /><br />00:02:05 Dessers Penalty Claim vs Athletico Bilbao <br />Debate over whether Rangers should’ve had a penalty for a shirt pull on Cyriel Dessers and if VAR should have intervened. <br /><br />00:03:35 Barry Ferguson’s Reaction to Penalty Claims <br />Ferguson believes there were two clear penalty incidents and says the game would have changed significantly for Rangers. <br /><br />00:04:49 Rangers Penalty Claim (Handball) <br />Analysis of the second penalty claim involving a handball by a Bilbao player. <br /><br />00:08:09 Rangers’ Defensive Lapses & Tavernier Criticism <br />Discussion on James Tavernier’s recurring defensive weaknesses, especially in big games against quality opposition like Athletic Club. <br /><br />00:09:23 Barry Ferguson’s Ranger Managerial Record <br />Panel assesses Barry Ferguson’s chances of landing the permanent Rangers job. We look at results, leadership, and tactical performances. <br /><br />00:11:18 New Rangers Ownership & Manager Search <br />Speculation on what type of manager the incoming owners might want—pedigree vs. club connection. <br /><br />00:12:40 Should Barry Stay as Rangers Manager or Ambassador? <br />The panel discusses whether Barry would return to an ambassadorial role or seek another managerial job. <br /><br />00:16:22 FA Cup Semi-Finals & Man United Comeback <br />Switch to the English football scene, analysing Man United’s dramatic extra-time win and what it means for Erik ten Hag. <br /><br />00:18:07 Tottenham & Postecoglou’s Trophy Hunt <br />Speculation on whether Spurs can win the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou, with the possibility of a final against Athletic Bilbao. <br /><br />00:19:38 – Brendan Rodgers on Greg Taylor’s Future <br />Rodgers praises Greg Taylor's influence at Celtic and says there's room for him alongside Kieran Tierney.
