Barry Ferguson has returned to Rangers as interim manager until the end of the season, but the Ibrox club has faced backlash over the appointment.
Critics have pointed to Ferguson’s underwhelming managerial record, questioning whether he is the right man to steady the ship at a crucial stage of the campaign.
The former Rangers captain, however, remains unfazed by the scrutiny as he prepares to lead the Light Blues out against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday night.
“I have no issue with that, that's fine, I'll take that on the chin but that's in the past now,” he told Sky Sports.
"I'm sure I'm going to get judged every single time we play a game of football, but I have no problems with that.
"I had that as a player, I understand the demands and expectations of this football club.
"What I need to do is basic: win football games, but we're going to have a certain way and a certain style of doing that."
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While Ferguson’s immediate focus is on guiding Rangers through the remainder of the season, uncertainty looms over the club’s long-term direction.
A potential takeover involving the San Francisco 49ers has sparked speculation about wholesale changes.
However, Ferguson insists that his priority is strictly on delivering results in the coming months as Rangers strive to reduce Celtic's 16 point gap at the Scottish Premiership summit. There's also the small matter of a Europa League last-16 double-header against Fenerbahce on the horizon.
"My focus isn't on takeovers or root and branch reviews,” he insisted.
“My focus, and the reason why I was brought here with my staff, is to get a lift out of these players and start winning games of football.
"The only discussion I had was to come in and get a lift out of the players and make sure that we get results on the football pitch."
