'He's got a big future' - Ferguson raves over Rangers ace, drops Champions League winner verdict

Rangers midfielder Connor Barron has been lauded by Barry Ferguson after his impact since moving to Ibrox in the summer.

The former Gers midfielder believes that playing against Nemanja Matic and Corentin Tolisso, a Champions League winner, will undoubtedly help the 22-year-old mature as a player.

Ferguson has tipped the Scottish midfielder to have a big future as he’s been impressed by what he’s seen on him thus far.

He told the Daily Record (5 October): “Connor Barron got it wrong with his mistake.

“But what really matters is that he got it so right afterwards. Immediately after the error which led to Lyon’s second goal in their win at Ibrox, the boy held his hands up instantly. Barron went and got the ball out of the net himself and acknowledged the error. That tells you something straight away about his character.

“I watched him closely after that moment. It was a blind pass made in misjudgement and he will learn from that, but I just loved the response. I was eyeing him going onto the next stage to gauge his reaction and what appealed to me was the fact that he didn’t hide. It is far easier to go into your shell in that situation and I have seen it myself, but that didn’t happen. He kept demanding the ball in certain areas and that’s a key sign.

“Barron did the latter and that tells me he’s got a big future. I’ve never met the boy personally, but, from what I have seen, he’ll go away and make sure next time, he’ll take a touch or glance over his shoulder.

“These situations can help you grow and so does facing guys such as Corentin Tolisso, or even Nemanja Matic in the time he was on the park. He has played at the highest level. I found as a young player when I came up against your Bayern Munichs or Inter Milans or Barcelonas, you take so much from it.”

Connor Barron has hit the ground running at Rangers

Barron’s rapid ascent at Ibrox since his summer move has been nothing short of remarkable, surpassing expectations set by fans and pundits alike.

Initially, there might have been scepticism about how quickly he would integrate into the first team, given the competitive nature of the squad.

However, under Philippe Clement’s stewardship, the 22-year-old has not only secured a regular spot but has become an integral part of the team’s setup.

His ability to learn from mistakes, as demonstrated by his response to an error against Lyon, a high-profile match, highlights a maturity and resilience that are rare in players his age.

This resilience, coupled with his willingness to demand the ball and perform under pressure against seasoned international players, indicates why he’s rapidly becoming one of the first names on the team sheet.

Barron’s development into a key player for Rangers underscores his potential and the astute talent identification by the club, quickly making him a fan favourite and a pivotal component of the team’s future plans.

In other Rangers news, a first-team player now has three months left to fight for his future at Ibrox or he could be sold.

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