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The ‘woeful’ Rangers star whose body language was ‘all over the place’

Ibrox legend Ferguson was stunned Fernandez was allowed to complete the full 90 minutes for Rangers at Tynecastle.

By Stewart Wilson · Glasgow Times

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Former Rangers midfielder Ian Ferguson criticized Emmanuel Fernandez as "woeful" following a 2-2 draw with Hearts.
Ferguson stated manager Derek McInnes should have substituted Fernandez during the first half of the match.
Ferguson argued Fernandez's body language damaged confidence among fellow teammates during the game.

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Former Rangers midfielder Ian Ferguson strongly criticized defender Emmanuel Fernandez following Rangers' 2-2 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle. Ferguson labeled the 24-year-old's display as "woeful" and expressed disbelief that manager Derek McInnes allowed Fernandez to complete the entire match rather than substituting him during the first half.

Speaking on BBC Sportsound, Ferguson claimed Fernandez's body language negatively affected his teammates' confidence. While he praised Olwethu Makhanya as the team's best performer on the night, Ferguson warned that McInnes faces important defensive decisions ahead of Saturday's upcoming match against Aberdeen.

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