Barry Ferguson ‘thought Rangers manager job would never come’

Ferguson previously managed Clyde, Kelty Hearts and Alloa, while McCann, 50, has had spells in charge of Dundee and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Dodds, 56, was Ross County assistant and later managed Inverness, while goalkeeper McGregor, 43, had two spells with Rangers.

“We appreciate him and his team stepping into the role at this difficult time,” Stewart said of Ferguson.

The former midfielder and ex-winger McCann helped Rangers win two domestic trebles, with Ferguson winning five league titles and 15 trophies over two spells.

McCann has nine winners’ medals from his playing days at Ibrox, including three in the top flight and former forward Dodds won all three major domestic honours once with Rangers. The trio, who won a combined 97 international caps, have worked as media pundits of late.

McGregor’s first spell at Rangers coincided with Ferguson’s second stint and the ex-goalkeeper won 13 medals with Rangers and 42 Scotland caps. He left Rangers as a player in 2023.

Rangers are next at home to Motherwell on Saturday (15:00) and will play both legs of their Europa League last-16 tie with Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce as well as an away league game against Celtic before the March international break.

Fenerbahce host Rangers on 6 March, with the return at Ibrox seven days later.

The next Old Firm fixture is at Celtic Park on 16 March.