Rangers issued Connor Barron rescue mission amid Middlesbrough nightmare as boss makes ‘struggles’ public

The loanee has yet to make his debut for the English Championship side months after his Ibrox exit

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:51 AM

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Former interim manager Ferguson urged Rangers to recall Connor Barron from Middlesbrough due to a lack of playing time.
Barron joined the Championship side on a deadline-day loan from Rangers but has yet to make his debut.
Boro boss Kim Hellberg explained that Barron's integration was delayed due to an injury-disrupted pre-season.

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Former Rangers interim manager Ferguson has urged the club to end Connor Barron's loan spell at Middlesbrough due to a lack of playing time. The 24-year-old midfielder moved to the English Championship side on deadline day after being told he could leave Ibrox by Derek McInnes, but he has yet to make his debut.

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg explained that Barron struggled to get up to speed following an injury-hampered pre-season, though he praised the player after recently naming him on the bench against Stoke City. Ferguson argued that Rangers should recall Barron and arrange another loan if he will not feature regularly.

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