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‘Absolute machine’ – Ferguson singles out Rangers player he’s in awe of

Barry Ferguson is a big fan of Olwethu Makhanya and Dujon Sterling at Rangers. The two defenders have stood out for the Gers this season, playing a key role in

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:40 AM
‘Absolute machine’ – Ferguson singles out Rangers player he’s in awe of
Key Things to Know
  • Barry Ferguson praised Dujon Sterling as an "absolute machine" and his standout player for Rangers this season.
  • Ferguson also commended 22-year-old South African defender Olwethu Makhanya, who joined Rangers from Philadelphia Union for around £3 million.
  • Both defenders featured prominently in back-to-back Old Firm derby wins over Celtic, finishing 3-0 and 1-0.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson singled out Dujon Sterling as his standout performer for the club this season. Speaking on Five Stars VIP on September 29, Ferguson praised summer signing Olwethu Makhanya's rapid adaptation from MLS but called Sterling an "absolute machine of a player" as long as he stays fit.

Both defenders have played critical roles in Rangers' turnaround under Derek McInnes, contributing to consecutive Old Firm derby victories over Celtic. Rangers defeated Martin O'Neill's side 3-0 at Ibrox before earning a 1-0 win at Parkhead.

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