You’re not good enough’ – Midfielder on Rangers ‘rejection’, wanted to show Philippe Clement’s side ‘they were wrong’

You’re not good enough’ – Midfielder on Rangers ‘rejection’,

wanted to show Philippe Clement’s side ‘they were wrong’

It’s easy to forget that Lewis Ferguson began his junior career at Rangers in 2009,

long before Philippe Clement succeeded Michael Beale as the team’s manager,

where he played for four years in the development setup

before going on to become a Scotland international and relocate to Italy.

and is attracting interest from several European teams, particularly those in the Premier League.

When the 24-year-old was questioned by Corriere di Bologna about his early Rangers career,

the publication mentioned that he was abruptly fired by the Ibrox club.

Ferguson claims that this was the young player’s turning point,

as he became even more driven to prove to everyone at

the Scottish Premiership team that they were wrong to let him go.

“I also played for Rangers when I was younger,” he remarked.

I had this mentality that I had to play for that club when I grew up.

I used to support the team growing up. There didn’t seem to be another way.

Tunnel vision is what we call it. I was told, at the age of 14,

that I wasn’t good enough, and I was forced to leave. It was quite difficult.

“My perspective shifted following that rejection.

A spark was present. I desired to disprove the opinions of people who had rejected.

My head was completely blown away.

I knew when I was 14 or 15 that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine with all of my heart.

At Hamilton, the club in my tiny town close to Glasgow,

I started over. They were excellent. They bring out the best in children,

and I found that to be the case as well.

Ferguson truly established himself at Hamilton after going there from Rangers in 2013.

He worked his way up through the levels to make the first team and attracted Bologna’s attention.

Despite the risks, he accepted the Italian team’s offer to play in a higher division and

has since emerged as “one of the most sought-after midfielders” in the league,

according to Corriere di Bologna.

With four goals and four assists in 21 appearances this season,

he has established himself as a crucial component of Thiago Motta’s plans.

Rangers young coaches may be left wondering what might have been

if they had given him a little more faith all those years ago.

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