Si Ferry Meets...Barry Ferguson Ep 3 - UEFA Cup, Scotland/Burley Boozegate, Birmingham, Clyde

In our final instalment with Barry Ferguson, the Scotland international takes us through the recovery from Paul Le Guen's departure with Walter Smith returning as Manager and bringing success back to the club.
That success includes Rangers run to the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 which Barry looks back fondly on despite the regret of the team not doing themselves justice in the end.
The conversation moves on to the infamous Scotland camp under George Burley, labeled 'Boozegate' which led to the end of Barry's Scotland and ultimately Rangers career. He talks openly and frank to Si about his perspective on the situation and what exactly happened over those few days.
The midfielder wraps up our chat by looking back on his time with Birmingham where he clinched a League Cup winners medal versus Arsenal as well as discussing his plans to get into coaching following his stint with lower league, Clyde.

[@chrisodonnell6969]

It's interesting to hear Barry struggled to get a game for Rangers/Scotland due to "coaches" not thinking he was big enough at 15-16 years old. Twenty years down the line and the same mentality is still rife "he's too small to make it" I wonder how many smaller players of the same quality as Barry Ferguson we've lost as a country at around 15-16 years old because they aren't seen as being big enough or bulky enough. Even Gordon Strachans ridiculous comments about genetics highlight just how bad it is in this country. For me this sort of attitude is why we are where we are as a country and until we change our way of thinking we won't progress. Quality interview!

[@jasonhay2387]

All respect as a Celtic man you were open an honest different class.

[@skegmonkey]

great open, relaxed, insightful & conversational interview. Much better than some of the dross we get on BBC and BT Sport

[@stephenjg8881]

Love these interview si . The players seem to answer more in depth and honest because he's a player and not a journalist looking for something to twist.

[@rfc5stars1872]

Great again Si , really been enjoying this , and i keep spreading the word. BF what a player even now i still judge Rangers players on the standard he set , the way he always played with the head up not having to look at his feet , very much a Rangers Legend

[@iamyou1896]

Legend at ibrox best midfielder of his generation

[@briancuthbert4508]

Barry Ferguson. Great guy!!

[@celtichailhail4525]

Great stuff. He loved the old firm hustle.not many left of his breed

[@LIKWID]

Absolutely loved this, looked forward to part 3 since finishing part 2. Superb interview Si, top man :)

[@stevenmacmillan1401]

There’s only one Barry Ferguson !!! Great interview cheers

[@scottinglis6456]

Another brilliant interview. can tell how much he regrets the whole Scotland thing. would be great for him to get back in as a coach somewhere.

[@DannyF27]

Loving these interviews. Insight and honesty. Super stuff. 👍

[@CastlesMadeOf...]

Great interview again - hats off to Si Ferry, he's a natural ;)

[@scotmac5143]

It's great for Barry who's older brother also played for Rangers, who he could've went to for advice.💙

[@rabbieburns2501]

The guy was a class player. Came across well in the interview.

[@SharpDiv]

Been waiting for this!!

[@martingtf71risk47]

A total winner and professional

[@bellcstu]

Interesting and insightful...lived the dream as a player 🔴⚪️🔵

[@georgeduncan5719]

Wish he was in our midfield just now, different school you were bazza boy 🔴⚪️🔵

[@W.A.T.P...55]

I keep saying it but these interviews are superb,,,,,well done open goal,,,,,,,,keep doing them!!!!!!

[@ceejay-qi2py]

What a lad cheers fur the interviews

[@TheChrisbev]

Brilliant stuff and respect to BF

[@vanpablo79]

Great interview, a bit of me still feels sorry for him over boozegate

[@rigrag7876]

Absolutely love these interviews. Aberdeen player next please

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Great stuff guys

[@leepaton6800]

“Dundee United signed boys from Queens Park” That boy won a champions league and premier league title!

[@LewyLPaintings]

another cracking video si well done

[@jemimallah2591]

rangers are nuts if they dont try to bring in barry in some capacity. very thoughtful, pragmatic guy with a deep knowledge of the game who loves the club

[@colinmitchell183]

Brilliant player

[@thomasjones2415]

Barry Is Pure Utter Class Great Interview I Really Enjoy It

[@hemke67]

Very serious bloke but still good interview. That is this least i ve every heard Si speak .maybe he needs tae take Slaney along for the interviewees that intimidate him . When is the Souness interview!!! .....thats the one we re all waiting for .

[@1289alan]

class from barry

[@stevie12]

magic

[@dunkeld2001]

At his peak, best passer in the British game.

[@scotmac5143]

I find it crazy that clubs teach their young players to speak to the media. To watch out for sneaky questions. The media shouldn't be trying to trip up young players at press conferences. I know that a slip of the tongue will sell more papers,, but c'mon man, give the boys a chance.💙

[@geemachine666]

captain leader legend

[@mcguire2038]

10:07 Ewan McGregors an actor ya dafty

[@kingkong6843]

The Scottish scholes thought he was a general watching him in the EPL