18 Mar 2026 06:37:26
For all the Connor Barron doubters and sconcers out there, get a read about how highly barry Ferguson rates him and what he said about him yesterday? Don't tell me baz doesn't know a midfielder when he sees one and into the bargain when he was interim Rangers manager he worked closely with Barron ???
18 Mar 2026 07:45:58
Ferguson was mince as well ? ? ? but better than Barron. ?
18 Mar 2026 08:27:40
Nice try, Fork, ma pal. You nearly had me. ? Hope you're doing well, mate. ?
18 Mar 2026 08:29:57
It's just another opinion. Everyone has one.
18 Mar 2026 08:31:49
I'm good, Coops. Cheers, bud. ?
18 Mar 2026 08:40:49
I really like Barron. He seems to be one of the only players, along with Chermiti, who maybe ain't the best but give 100 percent and run all game, trying. To me that's something.
18 Mar 2026 08:49:17
Good to see u back, Fork, so soon. Hope you're on form. Angus tried, but he's no replacement. ?
18 Mar 2026 08:51:15
Walter, give it a rest. I've asked u two questions. Is he worth more than your valuation of 20 million re Raskin?
Name the top twenty midfielders you have seen in a Rangers jersey in the last twenty years.
Baz says the best midfielder he has seen in the last twenty years in Scotland is McGregor.
18 Mar 2026 08:56:40
Kaiser, I have never been a dad, so the type of dad jokes Fork comes out with was always a stretch for my many other skills. ?
Fork, good to see you back. ?
18 Mar 2026 09:07:20
Walter, it is another man's opinion.
Listen to Peter Lovenkrands speak about Andreas Skov Olsen.
I doubt his opinion will sway people, just like Ferguson's opinion won't either.
18 Mar 2026 09:08:46
We all know YouTube isn't brilliant for checking out players, but there is a Barron video on it. Check it out!
I know what I see with my own eyes, and can't believe there are doubters about his technical ability.
18 Mar 2026 09:52:39
Barron doesn't have a creative bone in his body, but he's ok at stopping opponents being creative.
18 Mar 2026 10:02:26
And yet, despite that lack of a creative bone, he has managed to log 2 assists, 21 chances created and 5 big chances in his 19 league games so far. ?
18 Mar 2026 10:16:17
My post should read seen in last thirty years.
18 Mar 2026 10:17:40
My star, how about u naming 20 best midfielders at Rangers in last 30 years.
18 Mar 2026 10:32:46
McGregor is too old now.
18 Mar 2026 10:49:00
Ok, Barron is not the silkiest midfielder to grace a Rangers jersey in the past 2 or 3 decades. What he brings is a consistent level of contribution, around 7/10 each time he plays. He enables others around him to express themselves.
In my opinion, this type of player gets you through the more awkward games and makes a significant impact on our season overall.
18 Mar 2026 10:49:24
John, I love your posts, mate, but this task of discussing the best midfielders in the last 30 years isn't fair if trying to compare them to Barron.
He's had 18 months at the club. The first season was decent, but this season he's stepping up a level and has been injured for 3 months.
Going on his form from August to January, he was the best midfielder in the league, mate. He was playing better than Raskin, and Raskin has missed him alongside Barron.
Barron is better than Ryan Jack, and I really liked Jack.
The best 2 midfielders we've had in the last 20 years are Fergie and Davis. If Barron keeps working hard, and develops the way he has since coming here, then he could be a great player.
Currently he's a very good player for us. Let's keep watching and bigging up our successes.
18 Mar 2026 11:09:29
Barron may not have the technical ability, as, say, Raskin, but what he has is heart, and he gives 110%. He's a terrier. If he could add goals to his game, we could make a tidy sum when he's eventually sold.
18 Mar 2026 11:12:48
Rostoto, is it any different asking best Scottish Rangers team u have seen, best non capped team, best English team, best foreign team.
My star, funny how u all give me hard time start of season re Souttar, now u all run him down.
Someone on here recently wrote Barron is worth more than Raskin, absolute nonsense.
I've made my point, as no one wants to name top twenty, as they know who won't be on it. Not one player in our squad today gets a game under Souness or Advocaat. That's how far we have fallen.
18 Mar 2026 11:29:09
Just don't get why Barron annoys folk so much.
It's actually becoming hilarious. ?
Oh, and I'll have a go -
In no particular order, apart from position 1.
1. Paul Gascoigne.
2. Barry Ferguson.
3. Steven Davis.
4. Durant.
5. Tudgay.
6. Reyna.
7. Hemdani.
8. Buffell.
9. Ryan Jack.
10.
Van Bronckhorst.
11. Arteta.
12. Albertz.
13. Laudrup.
14. Gattuso.
15. Charlie Miller - maybe?
16. Jonas Thern.
17. Trevor Stevens.
18. Stuart McCall.
19. Can I include Davie Cooper - even though a winger?
20. Ray Wilkins.
Caniga although a winger.
Think a few more could be added, but notably wingers??
18 Mar 2026 11:30:54
If we take it back 30 years we're back in the Gazza, Albertz, Ferguson and Gio era. There's no one in the team anywhere near that kind of level, or may ever be again, so that's a hard comparison sadly.
But if u compare him with the last 15-20 years, I think he compares quite favourably, potentially just behind the likes of Jack and Kevin Thompson, who also rarely scored, but I was also a big fan of.
18 Mar 2026 11:35:52
Good list, Stig, but I would have Barron at number 15. ??
18 Mar 2026 11:38:32
John, it's not a great point, mate. Under Souness we were buying English internationals. We broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper in C. Woods, mate.
It was similar under Advocaat. We broke the Scottish record transfer fee, and it still stands a quarter of a century later.
I could name loads of great midfielders, mate. It's not going to make a blind bit of difference what I think about Barron. Still enjoy your posts, chief. ?
18 Mar 2026 11:40:28
Souttar has been poor since coming back, but easily our best centre half in the last 18 months and Scotland's best too. Hope he finds his form again.
18 Mar 2026 11:46:54
Of course, a lot of today's players probably wouldn't get into some of the old Rangers squads, but football isn't the same game it was back then.
In those days, players had much more freedom. There was real creativity and flair. Midfielders could roam, express themselves, and take risks without being locked into rigid systems.
Now the game is far more structured. It's all about positional play, tactical discipline, and shape. Players aren't really allowed to drift or improvise the way they used to.
Because of that, it's hard to directly compare players from back then to today's players. They're operating in completely different environments.
Personally, I think players were more robust in the past.
They weren't afraid of the physical side of the game. Football has changed a lot with new rules and regulations, VAR, and much stricter refereeing.
You simply can't defend the way you used to. Those flying tackles and strong shoulder challenges would be fouls every time now.
From my own perspective, I preferred the older era. I liked seeing flair, creative freedom, and proper tackles without the game being stopped every few minutes.
I agree Rangers have fallen from where we once were, but that has to be viewed in context. The liquidation and being forced down to the bottom of Scottish football changed everything. It's not a straight comparison.
Hopefully, if the new owners stick around and invest properly, we'll see Rangers rise back to the level we were at.
But Scottish football as a whole also needs to raise the bar if we want to attract top-class players again.
Just my opinion.
18 Mar 2026 11:47:50
Star, we have spoken at length about this.
You can make a point that is equally as valid as anyone else without telling people who disagree with you they are clueless.
Let's remain respectful to each other.
Like I have said previously, Jose Mourinho knows a player's ability, yet got rid of Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne. Players who turned out to be some of the best at their position in EPL history.
18 Mar 2026 11:52:38
I would play Barron and Chucky, and move Raskin up one beside Moore.
18 Mar 2026 12:35:21
One thing about Barron, he's certainly decisive. ?
18 Mar 2026 12:36:57
No, Aphelion, I'm saying Barron is a much better midfielder in what he does than what some on here make out, mate. ? I don't spout he's a worldbeater, but he's good at what he does. How hard is that to understand? ?
18 Mar 2026 11:34:05
He had Raskin playing well too mate. And you're 100%, if anybody knows what it takes, its barry. didn't think he was anywhere near ready to manage Rangers but his opinion on a midfielder carrys more weight than most. Especially us lot.
18 Mar 2026 12:52:27
I've yet to see anyone say Barron is a bad player. I think some people are overhyped, and when someone doesn't agree with them, they are wrong. It doesn't make them clueless or an average fan because they don't have the same opinion as others. Also, with Souttar, I don't think he's good enough to be a starter for Rangers, and he hasn't been the best cb for the past 18 months.
He gives away too many chances, but I'm forgetting he's Scottish, so you're not allowed to say anything against our Scottish players. If Barron was as good as some on here are making out, he would be in the Scotland squad, supposing he's just back from injury or not. Or is our international manager an average fan as well?
18 Mar 2026 13:05:47
Gersman, Clarke has regularly spoken highly of Barron and his ability to step up and play for Rangers. Barron was also in 6 of the 8 squads in 2025. So I would suggest it is the fact he is coming back from serious knee ligament injury and has only played 18 minutes after that recovery, which might have been the deciding factor.
However, I have never spoken to Clarke on it so it may be he has just suddenly decided he isn't good enough.
18 Mar 2026 13:09:57
Last thing am going to say on Barron no one doubts his energy and heart but for to be a Rangers player that is the bare minimum can he get better yes will he get better who knows
18 Mar 2026 13:10:17
Walter, you're the guy who keeps it going.
If u can direct me to a post where I rubbish Barron, I simply say IMO nowhere near as good as u make out.
18 Mar 2026 13:13:52
Walter re red your post, , I ask for debate u do what u always do run away and hide u have your opinion I have mine he's a very average player
18 Mar 2026 13:16:34
Some rate him, some don't. Why the constant merry go round on it? It's boring. ?
18 Mar 2026 13:33:20
Stig, thanks for your reply and list, very, very similar.
18 Mar 2026 14:47:21
Angus, if he rates him so highly, he could've still had him in the squad. He's back from injury and could've given him some minutes. Going by what you're saying about Clarke rating him so highly, he must be a stick on for the World Cup squad, barring injury then.
18 Mar 2026 15:09:55
Gersman, I am saying he has picked him in 75% of squads before. He wouldn't pick players who he doesn't think are good enough to play in the squad. I think that is factual rather than my opinion.
But he is 18 minutes back from injury, so, as a manager, do you pick someone with that little match fitness, or do you play someone who is match fit and has been playing, as you no doubt want to win, even a friendly.
But that is me guessing why Clarke made that decision. For the latest squad I suspect he would be fighting for a place with Andy Irvine or Lennon Miller, as the others are all more established in the squad. However, that is a guess and an opinion.
18 Mar 2026 15:21:30
Gers man that's good post mate.
We have had this about Souttar only a month or so ago and those backing Souttar have all went quiet because he is rank. He always never been good enough for Rangers.
Bb4 completely agree it's the same people making post after post about it just because people don't agree with them. They do it all the time.
Coops, how much in your opinion is Barron worth and how much is Raskin worth?
18 Mar 2026 15:38:43
Angus, I'm not saying that. You said Clarke spoke highly of him, so I'm asking if he's speaking so highly of him that he will be in the World Cup squad, since he's been in 75% of the squads. He's not match fit, but is fit, so he easily could've taken him with the squad and given him some minutes, as I'm sure he will play some minutes for us on Saturday, so that will be more minutes in his legs.
In my opinion, he's not in the squad, as others are in front of him now. I hope he makes the World Cup squad, but I have my doubts, as I don't even think he's a starter for Rangers.
18 Mar 2026 16:07:31
Gersman, I read several articles where Clarke spoke highly of him, and he has picked him for 75% of squads. Facts? ?
Others were always in front of him, as probably 6 of 8 named midfielders are stick ons for places, so let's say 2 places up for grabs for WC squad, with Barron, Miller and Irvine fighting for those. So no, he isn't guaranteed a place.
You are right, he could have taken him in the squad, but the fact that he hasn't doesn't mean he doesn't rate him, that is your opinion.
I was merely giving my opinion on another reason why he might not have been, so just trying to have a discussion on the topic with you really and suggesting a different way of looking at it.
Not saying that Barron is great or otherwise, although I can see a good developing player. Is he a Scottish international at the moment? Well, not for me, but Clarke seems to think so.
18 Mar 2026 16:12:12
Storm, it feels like you're so focused on disagreeing with me that you're not actually reading my posts. It's not the first time recently. I clearly stated I was 'guessing' why Clarke made that decision, not claiming to know his thoughts.
Also, for you to point out that others keep posting because people disagree with them, while you've just posted three times in a row doing the same, does that not seem a bit contradictory. ?
18 Mar 2026 16:25:07
Re Hanley getting straight in, Storm, sadly that's because we are so short of options. We have other good options for cm, so Barron has a harder battle to get back in.
18 Mar 2026 17:01:31
Storm, I reckon Raskin is worth around the £15million mark, and could rise depending on how good a World Cup he has. ? Regarding Connor Barron, I reckon if a club, for example, in Italy came for him, I reckon we would easily get £5million upwards for him. ? So what's your valuation of both? ?
18 Mar 2026 17:04:33
I absolutely disagree with you Storm, surprise surprise, regarding your assessment of John Souttar being rank rotten. ? I'll give you he's been well off it since returning from recent injury, and currently both Fernandez and Djiga deserve to be playing in front of him, but Souttar isn't rank rotten, pal, behave. ?
18 Mar 2026 17:12:19
He's going to Bologna. They haven't gone away; they just missed out in the window, I believe. I can't remember who found it; might have been me even.
18 Mar 2026 18:30:14
Souttar has always been poor for us. I have said it from day one, Coops.
Angus, I have to agree with you on the posts the last few days, and you also didn't answer my question on why Clarke has picked Hanley, who has been out for 2 months and not played.
Angus, I don't deny doing it. I call myself out all the time for doing that, but thanks for noticing.
It's like you just like to call me out again, which you do all the time to me but no one else. Is that contradictory?
Coops, 2/3 million for Barron, and I would agree with Raskin. Just funny you want that much for a player but say Barron should be playing ahead of him. ?
18 Mar 2026 19:04:24
Storm, I probably do it to you as a defence mechanism, as I don't see anyone else doing it so regularly to me. Also, I probably pay more attention to your posts; that isn't bad by the way, as I see you as someone I can have a debate with.
You just do seem to be picking up my posts incorrectly recently. I feel I react rather than instigate, but that probably isn't entirely correct, and, anyway, it keeps the ill will going when I do respond, but you know how difficult it is not to respond, hopefully. I am good at giving advice but don't always take my own. ?
Call me out like this if I am out of turn, as sometimes I don't realise I am doing it. I believe in calling it out when I see it. It isn't meant to offend, really, just to try to raise awareness of it.
btw, I am nowhere near perfect, nor do I think I am, but I suppose, like, my posts to you create a reaction, yours to me do the same.
I will try to be less abrasive for at least the next day. No promises, mind you.
I thought I had replied to you re Hanley by saying I don't know what goes on in Clarke's mind. But, if I were to answer, it would be like Kaiser says - smaller pool of CBs.
Also, Hanley is one of the core stick on for places, imo; unlike Barron who is just recent to the squad.
Also, he hasn't ever let the team down in Clarke's opinion (a supposition, as I don't really know).
Also, Hanley was out since start of February and Barron since start of January, so I assume injury wasn't as serious and match fitness wouldn't be as impacted by the shorter length of time.
However, the selection points I make are all conjecture but happy to have a 'nice' discussion on it.
I enjoy your different views to me, but what we think doesn't make us bad guys even if we don't agree. ?
18 Mar 2026 19:49:35
Storm, where did I say Barron should be playing instead of Raskin, mate? I didn't. I did, however, say that Barron should be in our midfield and play domestically ahead of Diomande. ?
18 Mar 2026 21:00:29
Angus, no problem, mate. I apologise if I have picked you up wrong in the posts, as sometimes I read very quickly and I shouldn't, as I am dyslexic. ? But I still do it.
Coops, he isn't the same position as Dio. ?
18 Mar 2026 21:45:37
Nope not doing it, want to but I'm not. ?
18 Mar 2026 22:04:43
Fork, if you do, then your counsellor post is right out the window. ?
Storm, no problem. I know we wind each other up a lot, as we have different opinions. We need to remember we are both Rangers fans, who just think differently. That I never doubt.
On to tomorrow, when the battle/debate will resume as normal. ???
19 Mar 2026 06:52:20
No, Barron is not in the same position as Dio, Storm, but by playing Barron, Chuckwuani and Raskin together, I think would be the better balance, with Raskin playing slightly further forward, mate. ? I truly think these 3 would compliment each other. ?
19 Mar 2026 07:39:32
An itch needs to be scratched. ??