Barry Ferguson has stated that he believes talk of toning down celebrations is ridiculous.
The Rangers legend appeared on PLZ Soccer’s Football Show yesterday, and gave his reaction to Rangers’ priceless 2-1 win at Hearts. The result of course moved Rangers up to the top of the table.
Both Connor Goldson and Alfredo Morelos were both guilty of celebrating in front of the Hearts fans. Andy Halliday was also pictured shoving his face into the Hearts support to goad them after the equaliser.
With Christophe Berra saying after the match that Kyle Lafferty lacked class in his post-match celebrations, Ferguson has moved to squash that idea.
“For me it’s passion, that’s all they are showing. I don’t have any problems with it
“I watched the Rangers game and it wasn’t as if they were right up against the fans. Tynecastle is one of those stadiums where they’re right on top of you.
“What do they want when you score a goal or win a game? Do they want you just to go back to the half-way line, or if you win a game go straight up the tunnel”
Disagreeing with the official club view
It appears that Ferguson disagrees with what Stewart Robertson said last week on this. He believes that players should have a right to celebrate in front of opposition fans as it shows some passion.
The Rangers Managing Director claimed that players need to celebrate responsibly and not look to incite opposition fans. As mentioned before, however, it’s down to fans who are a mostly adults themselves to behave responsibly.
Ferguson was never shy as a player to get involved with opposition fans. He occasionally celebrated in front of them in a bid to wind them up. It’s all part and parcel of football.
We suggested earlier that the club were perhaps playing mind-games with rivals over this issue. Regardless, Ferguson is clearly in agreement with us that celebrating in front of opposition fans, so long as there’s no obscene gestures and doesn’t cross a line, is absolutely fine.
