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‘Exceptional’ Connor Barron lands Rangers loan SOS as as Middlesbrough shot beckons

Rangers have been told not to panic over Connor Barron's Middlesbrough loan nightmare as Boro boss Kim Hellberg insists the "exceptional" midfielder's chance WILL come.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:02 AM
‘Exceptional’ Connor Barron lands Rangers loan SOS as as Middlesbrough shot beckons
Key Things to Know
  • Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg urged Rangers not to worry about Connor Barron's lack of minutes on loan.
  • Barron joined Championship club Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal on deadline day.
  • Barry Ferguson argued that Rangers should consider recalling the 23-year-old midfielder if he remains sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has urged Rangers not to panic over Connor Barron's lack of playing time during his season-long loan. Despite not playing a single competitive minute since his deadline-day move to the Championship side, Hellberg praised the 23-year-old midfielder as exceptional and insisted his opportunity will come.

The manager's comments follow remarks from former Rangers manager Barry Ferguson, who expressed concern over Barron's absence and suggested recalling him. Hellberg explained that intense squad competition is the primary issue, noting Barron recently scored the winning goal in a friendly against Newcastle.

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