Rangers and Scotland striker Kenny Miller has blasted the snipers who have been targeting Barry Ferguson ahead of Scotland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Iceland tomorrow.
Ferguson returned from injury in November but has come under fire for his performances. Despite the press coverage, his managers at Rangers and Scotland have showed their faith in the 32-year-old by allowing him to resume duties as captain for club and country.
Miller believes recent criticism of the 31-year-old has been unjustified and insisted that Ferguson would continue his recovery to regain his past form.
"One time, you're the best thing since sliced bread; next thing, you're the worst player to pull on the shirt," said Miller, who has endured his fair share of stick for spurning an early chance in Scotland's 3-0 defeat in Holland on Saturday.
"We've all been there, Barry probably more so than some others. But he's dealt with it before, come through it and shown people what he's about.
"Personally, I do think it's unwarranted this time. I feel he's been getting better and better."
Last updated: 31 March 2009, 18:46
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