7 days agoBlogsComments Off on Barry Ferguson’s incredible prediction comes true five years after he made brazen declaration to Pedro Caixinha
BARRY FERGUSON once said he’d “run back” to Rangers if they needed him as manager.
And he’ll have his training gear looked out again to take up the reins at his old club this week.
Barry Ferguson and Andy Halliday recalled the exchange with Pedro CaixinhaPAFerguson has since taken up the reins at Rangers[/caption]
SNSHe replaces Philippe Clement for the remainder of the season after the Belgian was sacked[/caption]
It’s always been an ambition of the former captain and Light Blue legend to boss the team.
So much so, he brazenly warned a previous gaffer he was directly eyeing up his job at Ibrox.
It was a typically confident prediction from the midfield marshall who was as gallus as he was class when he strut around the centre-circle at Ibrox over the course of 428 games and 13 seasons.
And it’s one that came true this afternoon when he was appointed caretaker manager to replace Philippe Clement.
Ferguson has previously been a manager himself – at Clyde, Kelty Hearts, Alloa and a caretaker spell at Blackpool.
But he was once close to dugout duties at Rangers too – as Pedro Caixinha’s assistant.
The Portuguese boss was looking for an assistant with a link to the club when he took over for an ill-fated spell.
He eventually settled on Jonatan Johansson but interviewed a variety of club stalwarts until he settled on the Finn rather than Ferguson.
But five-time title winner Barry recalled his honest answer that might have worked AGAINST his chances of landing the gig. As we now know, it didn’t work against his hopes in the long-term.
Infact he looks positively predictable given the forthright ‘five-year-plan’ response he shared with the team on OpenGoal podcast five years ago.
Andy Halliday said: “So apparently he said to you, where do you see yourself in five years? And you went, ‘sitting in your seat‘.
“Everybody loved it – but we were like ‘five years? what about five weeks, get him out’.
And Ferguson confirmed: “That’s right, it was at the end of the meeting. And he just looked and he’s done that [offered his handshake] and said ‘Right, thanks, nice to meet you’.”
The bold prediction, delivery and response brought guffaws from the podcast panel – but it’s Ferguson who has had the last laugh by bagging the job – albeit on an interim basis.
X.COMOpen Goal recalled their old pal’s prediction – five years on[/caption]
Halliday added: “What I will say is what a f****** thing to say when you’re trying to get a first-team coaching job – I want your job.”
The former captain has drafted in old team-mates Allan McGregor, Neil McCann and Billy Dodds to his backroom team – but kept Clement’s new number two Issame Charai on the staff.
Previous coaches Colin Stewart, Alex Rae and Stephen van der Heyden have also followed Clement out at Ibrox.
Clement leaves with a win percentage of 64pc – 55 matches in 86 games.
That’s 13th in Gers’ all-time boss list – narrowly ahead of Steven Gerrard.
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7 days agoBlogsComments Off on Myleene Klass shows off new £100k baby blue G Wagon as she shops in London
MYLEENE Klass took her brand new £100k baby blue G Wagon for a spin as she enjoyed a day of shopping in London.
The Smooth Radio star, 46, was spotted driving the flashy set of wheels around Hampstead High Street on Monday.
BackGridMyleene Klass got behind the wheel of her new baby blue £100k Mercedes G Wagon[/caption]
BackGridThe Smooth Radio host looked casual chic in an oversized shirt[/caption]
BackGridMyleene flashed a smile as she strolled down Hampstead High Street[/caption]
Loose Women’s Myleene was seen getting into her Mercedes after some retail therapy.
The I’m A Celebrity star looked chic in a stripped blue and white shirt, a pair of loose fitted jeans and a blue cap with oversized sunglasses.
The TV favourite flashed a big smile as she strolled down the street before jumping into her four-wheel SUV.
She was seen holding a small black shopping bag and wore a Chanel handbag around her.
She rocked the jaw-dropping ensemble as she made her way through London over the weekend to host her radio show.
The stunning star was head-to-toe in black, with black lace legs and a matching lace bodysuit.
The presenter accessorised the unique look with a black cropped designer hoodie and black trainers.
It comes just weeks after Myleene revealed what really gets her in the mood during an appearance on Loose Women.
Referencing Brooke Shields‘ autobiography, in which she details her thoughts on sex as a 59-year-old woman, Jane Moore put the same question to her fellow panelists.
Myleene, who shares five-year-old daughter Ava with her husband Graham Quinn, revealed what gets her turned on now she’s a busy mum.
The model explained that when it comes to getting in the mood for women, it’s a’ slow burn’.
“I think all these ideas of tequila and setting the mood and music, it’s not about those five minutes, it’s about the whole day,” she said.
“It’s about the cup of tea, it’s about kindness, put a shelf up and things are going to look way more promising for the evening.”
Myleene went on to say that being proactive about tasks in the home and looking after your partner and family is her idea of “foreplay.”
“It’s not just what goes on in the bedroom, it’s actually what goes on in your relationship,” she continued.
And while she acknowledged that society doesn’t find this idea as “enticing,” she said that putting time and effort into a relationship is the biggest turn on.
“It’s not all about lace and lotion, it’s about conversations, a cup of tea, and some DIY,” she said as she cringed at all the money she had previously spent on lingerie.
BackGridThe TV star was spotted getting into her Mercedes on Monday after some shopping[/caption]
SolarpixMarshall Latham, 68, will never walk or talk again after the unprovoked attack, doctors have said[/caption]
SolarpixMarshall was punched by a man he didn’t know on the way back from having a drink with friends[/caption]
SolarpixThe assault happened in the resort of Caleta de Fuste on the Spanish island of Fuerteventuran[/caption]
Now, doctors have told his partner Lynn he is unlikely to recover from his brain damage and “he will never walk or talk again”.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack and released on bail, it emerged today.
The injured Brit’s brother-in-law Jim Casey had told local paper Nantwich News in an interview last week the suspect had been nabbed on a plane as he tried to fly to Glasgow.
The nightmare began when after Marshall, from Nantwhich, Cheshire, had been out drinking with friends in the resort of Caleta de Fuste, on the east side of the island.
As he was walking home, he was “punched out of the blue by someone he didn’t know”, according to a GoFundMe appeal set up in his name.
Other witness reports also say that the attack was unprovoked and there was no prior altercation between the two, perCanarian Weekly.
Marshall was knocked off his feet by the strike and smacked his head on the hard concrete floor – sending him into a coma.
Emergency services rushed to the seen and Marshall was whisked to hospital in Puerto del Rosario, before being transferred to a larger facility in Gran Canaria.
There, he had a 14cm chunk of his skull removed, a tracheotomy, a drain on his brain to help ease pressure, and suffered pneumonia twice and meningitis.
Friend Neil Cooper said Marshall’s loved ones have been told “not once, but twice” that they need to say goodbye to him because “the medical staff didn’t think he would make it though the night”.
He added: “We want to bring Marsh’s attacker to justice and although this won’t change his medical situation, it will allow his friends and family to know that the person who did this has to face the consequences of their actions.”
Cops confirmed today that a man had been arrested in connection with the assault.
A spokesman for the National Police said: “A 32-year-old man whose initials are TD was held at Fuerteventura Airport after being identified from CCTV.
“He was handed over to the courts following his arrest.”
A court official for the area said: “He appeared before a judge at Court of Investigation Number Four in Puerto del Rosario.
“He is being investigated on suspicion of a crime of wounding.
SolarpixMarshall’s family and friends have vowed to pursue justice for Marshall, who continues to fight for his life[/caption]
SolarpixMarshall was rushed to this hospital in Gran Canaria, after being transferred from one in Puerto del Rosario[/caption]
SolarpixMarshall remains in hospital in Gran Canaria, where he has had a 14cm chunk of his skull removed to ease pressure[/caption]
“He was released on bail. An investigation is ongoing. The court is awaiting a forensic review and the taking of witness statements.”
Neither the police or court officials were able to confirm his nationality.
The 68-year-old’s brother-in-law told The Nantwich News that Marshall and his partner visit the island “three to four times a year”.
He said: “Lynn had gone back to their apartment, and Marsh stayed for another drink and was walking home when something has happened.
“He was hit by this guy, somewhere near a taxi rank, and he has gone down and hit his head on the concrete floor.”
He continued: “We are also told this man had been thrown out of a bar on the same night before the attack.
Allen Gage, a local councillor for Crewe and Natwich, said in a social media post: “We need justice. A much cherished friend of mine, a gentleman that would give you the shirt from his back was sadly attacked and put in a coma while in Spain just before Christmas.”
The assault happened on December 10, but details of the horrific injuries Marshall suffered have only just emerged.
Gage continued: “He literally crossed the road to help someone out – no surprise there. Mr Marshall Latham, ‘Marsh’ to his friends, continues to fight on in a coma.”
“A community fundraiser has been launched to pursue civil justice. Thanks to all those who have contributed.”
“Fight on Marsh, we will fight for you too.”
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed it is supporting the family of a British man who has been hospitalised in Spain.
‘Help Us Get Justice For Marsh’ GoFundMe full statement
“MARSH was involved in an unprovoked attack in Caleta, Fuerteventura, whilst on holiday in the Canary Islands.
“He was walking back to his apartment after a couple of drinks with his friends and was punched out of the blue by someone he did not know.
“This punch resulted in Marsh falling and hitting his head hard on the concrete floor. Marsh was knocked unconscious and an ambulance was called.
“Marsh went to the hospital in Puerto del Rosario and this is where he was intubated, ventilated and underwent a CT scan which showed he had two skull fractures and a bleed on his brain, a very serious injury that required immediate surgical intervention.
“However, the hospital in Fuerteventura is not equipped for such traumatic cases as this so Marsh was transferred via air ambulance to the Insular Hospital in Gran Canaria.
“The surgeons at both hospitals were surprised that he survived the flight as his injuries were that severe.
“Marsh underwent surgery that resulted in 14cm of his skull being removed to decompress the pressure that had built up on his brain. He remained sedated, on a ventilator and was transferred into the intensive care unit for further monitoring.
“Since this initial surgery Marsh had more operations, including a tracheostomy, a bolt put into his skull to measure the pressure, a drain put into his brain to drain excess cerebral spinal fluid that was building up causing more pressure on his brain, he has battled pneumonia twice, fought his way through meningitis that required a wash out and clean up of his brain and he is still fighting despite us being told, not once, but twice, that we need to go and say our goodbyes because the medical staff didn’t think he would make it though the night.
“Unfortunately when Marsh’s sedation was turned off, he did not wake up apart from brief opening of his eyes and small movements of his limbs. Marsh has had further X-rays, CT scans, an MRI scan, blood tests and it is now confirmed that unfortunately he has a traumatic brain injury and the chances that he will recover from this is very unlikely. Marsh will never walk or talk again. He will need round the clock care due to his injuries.
“Marsh is currently still in hospital in Gran Canaria and we hope to be able to bring him back to the UK once he is stable enough to fly.
“His family and friends have started this GoFundMe to help support with his legal fees as his travel insurance doesn’t cover this. We are in the process of appointing a Spanish solicitor and due to the nature of his case, this will be very expensive.
“Marsh is a well loved character both in Nantwich in Cheshire where he lives and in Fuerteventura where he spent a lot of the winter months on holiday with his partner Lynn.
“Lots of people have been in touch to ask how they can help and right now this is the best way you can show your support.
“We want to bring Marsh’s attacker to justice and although this won’t change his medical situation, it will allow his friends and family to know that the person who did this has to face the consequences of their actions.
“Marsh didn’t ask for this, he certainly didn’t deserve this and it was just a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time which has caused him to be in this situation.”
