But now he wants the Rangers faithful to do their bit lifting them off it.
The Gers caretaker gaffer is fully behind a statement released by the board this week singling out those responsible for the UEFA charge that now leaves the club staring at a potential stand closure.
The Light Blues legions found themselves in the firing line after a banner using the phrase "Defend Europe" a slogan used by far-right groups on the continent appeared in the Union Bears' section during this month's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
European football's governing body has now warned that any repeat within two years will see shutters slammed on the Copland Road end for the next Euro night.
Rangers announced they will ban for life the culprits behind the controversial display. And caretaker boss Ferguson is hoping that strong message sinks in.
The former skipper has masterminded wins over Jose Mourinho's Turks and Celtic since taking over and doesn't want to see that resurgence spoiled by punters stepping out of line.
He said: "I'm manager of the team and there's high standards now. If anybody dips below these standards then I'm afraid you're not going to be part of the team.
"In terms of the banners, the club have made a statement and I think they've made it clear. My message is I just want the fans to make sure they go and behave because we need them.
"The most important thing for me is that the fans are going to be inside the stadium supporting the team.
"Since I've been back, the support that I've had from the stands has been brilliant.
"I appreciate it, the staff appreciates it, the players too.
"So the most important thing is that we make sure the fans are inside. We don't want to see partial stadium closures or fines.
"I just want to see my supporters getting right behind my team."
The 2400 Gers fans inside Celtic Park a fortnight ago were treated to the rarest of sights a derby win on opposition soil.
The 3-2 triumph was the club's first at Parkhead in five years but Ferguson knows the pride of that result could be washed away, like the fleeting joy Philippe Clement felt when he downed the champions in January, if his side don't maintain their levels.
Clement finally cracked his Old Firm duck at the seventh attempt with a 3-0 New Year win over the Hoops at Ibrox, only to come under pressure with draws at Easter Road and Dens Park.
Now, as Gers prepare to head back to Dundee tomorrow evening, Ferguson said: "Every game is a challenge.
"But this is a challenge I'm looking forward to because over the season away games haven't been to the standard which is expected at Rangers.
"We all know what Dundee did a couple of Sundays ago winning convincingly at Tannadice. So I'm under no illusions what type of game it's going to be.
"The players have been told that today. They'll get told that again tomorrow. It's a challenge as a Rangers player that you need to meet head on.
"It's not about playing nice, pretty football at times. My players need to learn that.
"And certainly they're starting to learn that. You've seen that in perfo...
The Gers caretaker gaffer is fully behind a statement released by the board this week singling out those responsible for the UEFA charge that now leaves the club staring at a potential stand closure.
The Light Blues legions found themselves in the firing line after a banner using the phrase "Defend Europe" a slogan used by far-right groups on the continent appeared in the Union Bears' section during this month's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
European football's governing body has now warned that any repeat within two years will see shutters slammed on the Copland Road end for the next Euro night.
Rangers announced they will ban for life the culprits behind the controversial display. And caretaker boss Ferguson is hoping that strong message sinks in.
The former skipper has masterminded wins over Jose Mourinho's Turks and Celtic since taking over and doesn't want to see that resurgence spoiled by punters stepping out of line.
He said: "I'm manager of the team and there's high standards now. If anybody dips below these standards then I'm afraid you're not going to be part of the team.
"In terms of the banners, the club have made a statement and I think they've made it clear. My message is I just want the fans to make sure they go and behave because we need them.
"The most important thing for me is that the fans are going to be inside the stadium supporting the team.
"Since I've been back, the support that I've had from the stands has been brilliant.
"I appreciate it, the staff appreciates it, the players too.
"So the most important thing is that we make sure the fans are inside. We don't want to see partial stadium closures or fines.
"I just want to see my supporters getting right behind my team."
The 2400 Gers fans inside Celtic Park a fortnight ago were treated to the rarest of sights a derby win on opposition soil.
The 3-2 triumph was the club's first at Parkhead in five years but Ferguson knows the pride of that result could be washed away, like the fleeting joy Philippe Clement felt when he downed the champions in January, if his side don't maintain their levels.
Clement finally cracked his Old Firm duck at the seventh attempt with a 3-0 New Year win over the Hoops at Ibrox, only to come under pressure with draws at Easter Road and Dens Park.
Now, as Gers prepare to head back to Dundee tomorrow evening, Ferguson said: "Every game is a challenge.
"But this is a challenge I'm looking forward to because over the season away games haven't been to the standard which is expected at Rangers.
"We all know what Dundee did a couple of Sundays ago winning convincingly at Tannadice. So I'm under no illusions what type of game it's going to be.
"The players have been told that today. They'll get told that again tomorrow. It's a challenge as a Rangers player that you need to meet head on.
"It's not about playing nice, pretty football at times. My players need to learn that.
"And certainly they're starting to learn that. You've seen that in perfo...
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