RANGERS HAS A LOT TO OFFER SAYS BOSS

RANGERS boss Mark Warburton does not believe Joey Barton’s ill-fated signing will hamper his bid to lure other top players to Ibrox.

Controversial midfielder Barton lasted just eight games before he was axed following a training-ground bust-up with Warburton.

But despite the angry fall-out, the former England midfielder insists he would still make the move north given the choice again.

Warburton was pleased to hear Barton speaking so positively about his former club and believes other big names can still be tempted to make the same switch he did.

He said: “It’s a big club. It’s not about Joey or my s e l f. R a n g e rs is a magnificent club, a fantastic institution.

“You had to be at Ibrox on Saturday to see that atmosphere and feel it around that magnificent football stadium.

“There is no doubt there are huge selling points to Rangers, so we’re always delighted to hear that.

“We’re not going t o outbid big clubs down south for players in terms of the financial aspect but we can demonstrate what Rangers has to offer i n terms of the training complex, an iconic stadium and a magnificent support with 50,000 fans, so there’s a lot to enjoy about Rangers.

“Are we still capable of signing someone of Joey’s calibre? Absolutely, no doubt.” football