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Ben Banks

Barry Ferguson rues Rangers team 'mistake' by Michael Beale at Hampden but Allan McGregor gets contract thumbs up

Barry Ferguson has urged Michael Beale to have a think about keeping Allan McGregor's Rangers career going for at least another season - as Nicolas Raskin's place on the Hampden bench leaves him surprised.

Goalkeeper McGregor started in Sunday's League Cup final defeat to Celtic at the age of 41, nine months on from a sub appearance in the Scottish Cup equivalent, which many had down as a goodbye to the game. But he's continued as the Ibrox number one this term and debate has continued on when he will eventually decide to call it a day.

Former Rangers captain Ferguson would like to see his old teammate stick about for another year, with areas like the forward department seen as more pressing for recruitment this summer. The Record Sport columnist told Go Radio: "I watched the game and Allan McGregor looks sharp to me. I know he is 41 but the problem you have with goalkeepers is that the two hardest positions to fill are a keeper and a number nine.

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