Blue: The Life and Times of Barry Ferguson

by Barry Ferguson, Iain King

Barry Ferguson is Scotland's most gifted soccer player, the heartbeat of Rangers, and the captain of his country. He has grown up in the spotlight, but the fans know only his public face. Now, a star who is notoriously protective of his privacy opens his heart and delivers a no-holds-barred account of his controversial career. Featuring Ferguson's take on all aspects of his eventful journey so far, this title includes details on the firing of Lorenzo Amoruso as the Rangers manager and Ferguson's appointment at the age of only 22; the horrifying night of violence when he was bottled in the face after being sent off in a 6-2 Old Firm defeat; his venture into the Premiership after signing for Blackburn Rovers in 2003; the bust-up that followed with Rangers chairman David Murray; the despair and agony of the broken kneecap he feared had ended his career; and the eventual elation he felt on his return to his boyhood heroes. Ferguson also reveals the details of his secret wedding to Margaret, his Catholic bride, and his pride when his career was recognized by the Queen. Candid and frank, the man behind the headlines is revealed in full.

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Chris Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad for a hun, although he does come across as brown nosing to the rangers fans after he left for blackburn